Rockies' Alexi Amarista: Returns to lineup

Amarista is batting ninth and starting in left field for Friday's Cactus League contest, Jenny Cavnar of ROOT Sports reports.

Analysis:

Amarista left Wednesday's game after he was stuck in the forearm by a pitch, but appears he's good to go after a day of rest. The utility man is hitting .235/.316/.294 over 14 games this spring.