Rockies' Arenado could miss remainder of season with pneumonia
Chris Humphreys / USA TODAY Sports
The health of Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado is becoming an increasing concern after an MRI on Monday revealed signs of pneumonia.
#Rockies Nolan Arenado better but days good chance he'll miss rest of season.
— Patrick Saunders (@psaundersdp) September 18, 2014
The Rockies (61-91) are well out of playoff contention, so the team has no reason to rush the 23-year-old back into action.
The Gold Glover has contributed with his bat this season, posting a .287 batting average, 18 home runs and 61 RBI in 111 games.
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