Nolan Arenado cleared to grip bat

Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado said Monday that he has been cleared to grip a bat, though he's still prohibited from taking any swings, MLB.com reports.

On the disabled list since late May, Arenado is recovering from a finger injury, and recent X-rays showed no structural damage to the finger. He has hit .305/.333/.489 with six home runs and 28 RBI in 190 at-bats.