Colorado Rockies first baseman Ian Desmond, center, talks to reporters after taking batting practice for the first time since his hand was broken by a pitch during spring training as the Rockies prepare to face the Washington Nationals in a baseball game Monday, April 24, 2017, in Denver.
Colorado Rockies first baseman Ian Desmond, back center, talks to reporters after taking batting practice for the first time since his hand was broken by a pitch during spring training as the Rockies prepare to face the Washington Nationals in a baseball game Monday, April 24, 2017, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)