Rockies' Trevor Story: Activation coming soon

Story (shoulder) will likely be activated from the disabled list during the Rockies' four-game series with the Phillies this week, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

Manager Bud Black refused to cite a specific activation date, but he made it clear in a Riddler-esque statement that Story will be activated in the City of Brotherly Love. "Story loves the Liberty Bell," Black said. "He loves Ben Franklin. He might not love it all four days. But he loves it." More information on this front should become available in the coming days. Prior to getting injured, the young shortstop batted just .180 with 48 strikeouts in 33 games, although he did bash six home runs and six doubles in that span and has looked impressive at the plate during his rehab assignment. Once he returns to action, he'll likely supplant Pat Valaika and Alexi Amarista for regular playing time at shortstop.