Oct 3
1B Todd Helton had undergo arthroscopic surgery Sept. 30 to repair a bulging disk in his lower back. He should be at full strength for spring training.
Oct 3
The Associated Press reports Colorado Rockies 1B Todd Helton (back) had surgery on his lower back and is expected to be ready for spring training.
Oct 2
Helton is expected to be ready for spring training after undergoing surgery on his lower back.
Advice: Dr. Robert Watkins performed the operation on Helton on Tuesday at Marina Del Rey Hospital in Los Angeles, and the Rockies said Thursday that the 35-year-old Helton has returned home to Denver to recuperate. Helton, a career .328 hitter, batted just .264 with seven homers and 29 RBIs in 83 games this season. But his balky back sent him to the disabled list for the third time in his 12-year career and first since 2006.
