John Axford (personal) was activated from the temporary inactive list Saturday, Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post reports.

Axford (personal) was activated from the temporary inactive list Saturday, Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post reports.

Analysis:

Axford had been away from the team since Tuesday tending to a personal concern, but his return signals the return of the Rockies' closer. If he takes the mound Saturday in Arizona, the outing would mark his first since June 25, when he locked down his 13th save of the season.