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Injured Colorado Rockies first baseman Todd Helton is going to test his hip by playing in a couple of games for the Rockies' rookie league team in Grand Junction this weekend. He hopes to return to the majors on Tuesday.
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Helton said that he felt fine after taking some swings on Thursday and doesn't expect any setbacks at this point.
"I took swings today and everything felt good, so I don't anticipate there being any problems," Helton said Thursday afternoon.
Helton is hitting .235/.332/.398 with 13 doubles, seven home runs and 34 RBI in 63 games with the Rockies this season. He has not appeared in a game since July 8.
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