Chris Nelson returned to action on Tuesday September 13.

Chris Nelson is wearing a boot on his left foot after aggravating his heel injury.

Bad timing for the Rockies, who need infield depth with Troy Tulowitzki (hip) out. It's not clear how long Nelson might be sidelined.

Chris Nelson hit a solo home run in Colorado's loss to the Reds on Friday.

Nelson's third-inning blast off of Homer Bailey would be all the offense the Rockies could muster in a 4-1 loss at home. Recalled earlier in the day after being sent back to Triple-A on August 24, Nelson is now batting .233/.263/.358 through 167 plate appearances this season.

Rockies recalled infielder Chris Nelson from Triple-A Colorado Springs.

Nelson's callup was delayed a bit by a bruised heel that's bothered him this month, but he's going right into the starting lineup tonight in place of Troy Tulowitizki, who is bothered by a sore hip..

Chris Nelson could be promoted by the Rockies Friday.

Nelson has been dealing with a bruised left heel, but he's feeling better and is ready to provide some more infield depth down the stretch. The 25-year-old is batting .231/.258/.340 with two homers, 12 RBI and a .597 OPS over 163 plate appearances this season.

Chris Nelson is currently sidelined with a bruised left heel.

Nelson likely would have been included among the Rockies' September call-ups, but he suffered the injury in a game with Triple-A Colorado Springs on September 3. He is in a walking boot right now, but there's still a chance he will be able to return this month. The 25-year-old infielder is batting .231/.258/.340 with two homers, 12 RBI and a .597 OPS over 163 plate appearances with the Rockies this season.

Rockies optioned INF Chris Nelson to Triple-A Colorado Springs.

He was sent down to make room for the newly-acquired Kevin Kouzmanoff on the active roster. Nelson, 25, is batting .231/.258/.340 with two homers, 12 RBI and a .597 OPS over 163 plate appearances this season. He will likely return when rosters expand in September.

Rockies recalled INF Chris Nelson from Triple-A Colorado Springs.

As expected, he'll replace the injured Jason Giambi on the active roster. Nelson, 25, batted .225 with two homers and five RBI over 80 at-bats in an earlier stint with the Rockies this season. It's unlikely he'll get enough playing time to be fantasy relevant.

The Rockies are expected to call up Chris Nelson to replace Jason Giambi (quad) on the active roster.

The Rockies will likely make the move before Wednesday's game. Nelson, 25, batted .225 with two homers and five RBI over 80 at-bats in his previous stint with the big club this season.

Rockies optioned INF Chris Nelson to Triple-A Colorado Springs.

Nelson started out hot after being recalled from the minors at the end of May, but had just two hits over his final 26 at-bats. Thursday's acquisition of Mark Ellis effectively squashed his chances at playing time. However, he's still in the team's long-term plans and should play second base everyday at Triple-A.

Rockies recalled INF Chris Nelson from Triple-A Colorado Springs.

Nelson has been tearing it up this year, batting 315/.346/.503 with five homers and 40 RBI at Triple-A. He'll provide some depth in the middle infield.

Chris Nelson could be called up from Triple-A Colorado Springs soon.

Nelson is batting .315/.346/.503 with five homers and 40 RBI at Triple-A. He would likely be used mostly in a bench role if promoted, but with their bats slumping, the Rockies are doing anything they can to infuse some life into the roster.

Chris Nelson will get an extended look over the final week of the season.

Eric Young Jr. is shut down for the season and Clint Barmes is away attending to his sick father, so Nelson will have an opportunity to impress. The 25-year-old infielder has only 12 at-bats with the Rockies this season, but batted .313/.376/.492 with 12 home runs and 55 RBI with Triple-A Colorado Springs. He could be a sneaky play at a MI spot if you are feeling bold.

Chris Nelson stole home off Nick Masset in the bottom of the eighth to break a tie and help the Rockies edge the Reds 6-5 on Thursday.

Troy Tulowitzki previously tied the game in the inning with a solo homer, but it was Nelson's first career steal that will be remembered. The infielder, who has gone 4-for-7 in two stints with the Rockies this season, entered the game as a pinch-runner in place of Jason Giambi. The decisive play was a straight steal of home with no play at the plate. The Rockies have now won seven straight to improve to 76-64.

Rockies optioned 2B Chris Nelson to Triple-A Colorado Springs.

Nelson didn't see any playing time after being recalled on Thursday. He'll return to Triple-A, where he's batting .329 with 11 home runs over 237 at-bats.

Rockies recalled INF Chris Nelson from Triple-A Colorado Springs.

Nelson went 2-for-5 in a short stint with the Rockies earlier this season. No surprise, he will be used in a limited role this time around.

Rockies optioned INF Chris Nelson to Triple-A Colorado Springs.

He was cleared in order to make room for Dexter Fowler on the 25-man roster. Nelson was 2-for-5 during his brief stint with the big club. He'll return to a .311/.384/.508 batting line with Triple-A Colorado Springs.

Rockies purchased the contract of INF Chris Nelson from Triple-A Colorado Springs.

He'll take the place of the injured Troy Tulowitzki on the 25-man roster. Nelson, 24, was batting .311/.384/.508 with five homers and 20 RBI over 132 at-bats with the Sky Sox. He could be worth your attention in NL-only leagues with Eric Young Jr. still working his way back from a fractured right tibia.