Hamstring cramp forces Rockies' Cuddyer to early exit vs. Padres

Rockies veteran Michael Cuddyer made an early exit from Thursday's series finale with the Padres due to cramping in his left hamstring, the team announced.

The 35-year-old has battled minor injury problems throughout his career, and hasn't appeared in more than 139 games since 2010. Cuddyer, an All-Star in 2013, went hitless in three at-bats Thursday as his batting average dropped to .317 through 16 contests.