Troy Renck is reporting that injured Colorado Rockies catcher Ramon Hernandez is set to start a rehab stint with Colorado Springs on Wednesday or Thursday.
Catcher Ramon Hernandez (tendinitis in left hand) will begin a rehab assignment with Colorado Springs either Wednesday or Thursday.
— Troy Renck, Rockies (@TroyRenck) July 4, 2012
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Hernandez has been out since May 24. Having him back will help Rosario, who leans on Hernandez during games for advice
— Troy Renck, Rockies (@TroyRenck) July 4, 2012
Prior to being sidelined with the injury, Hernandez appeared in 27 games and hit .215/.260/.398 with five doubles, four home runs and 15 RBI.
Wilin Rosario has handled the bulk of the catching duties in Hernandez's absence.
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