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Norby gets his first opportunity with the Rockies after coming over from the Marlins in the Victor Vodnik trade last week. The 26-year-old figures to see time between several spots, most likely at second base, with Willi Castro moving to the outfield while Tyler Freeman (back) is on the injured list.

The Rockies acquired Norby on Monday and kept him in Triple-A, where he was in the Marlins organization. The 26-year-old hit .205/.313/.325 with four home runs and six steals in 233 plate appearances for the Marlins this season. There is currently no room at the inn in Colorado for Norby, but he started at second base in this one, which is an indication that that’s where the Rockies may view his best path to the majors. Right now, that job is being held by Willi Castro, who is also under contract for next season.

Norby gets a fresh start in Colorado after seeming to fall out of favor in Miami, hitting .205 with four homers and six steals in 233 plate appearances before being demoted back in late June. The 26-year-old could benefit from a change of scenery, but we’re getting further away from when he was a notable prospect with the Orioles.

This one comes in right before the deadline as Colorado ships on of their more reliable relievers to Miami for an interesting reclamation project in Norby, who has struggled to find his footing in the majors. He was a notable prospect with the Orioles before being shipped to Miami as part of the Trevor Rogers deal.

The 26-year-old infielder has struggled mightily during his time with the Marlins this season, slashing .205/.313/.325 with four homers, 16 RBI and six stolen bases in 233 plate appearances. The Marlins will announce a corresponding move prior to Friday’s series opener against the Cardinals in St. Louis.

Norby wound up sitting out Monday’s series opener after being hit by a pitch over the weekend. The 25-year-old experienced some left elbow discomfort, but managed to avoid serious injury. He’s at first base and hitting fifth on Tuesday evening in the Rogers Centre.

Norby was hit by a Christian Scott pitch, and even though it went off his elbow guard, he was still feeling it enough that he left two innings later. Graham Pauley replaced him.

It appears to be nothing more than a regular day of rest for the 25-year-old first baseman. Christopher Morel will start in his place and will bat sixth against Braves’ right-hander Spencer Strider on Thursday evening in Miami.

Norby put the Marlins on the board in the second inning when he hit a solo homer to left center to cut the Rays’ lead to 2-1. It was the fourth homer of the season for Norby, who isn’t known for his power and has a slash line of .217/.308/.391 over the last week. Despite the homer, there’s not much to get excited about here.

It looks like a routine day off for the 25-year-old infielder. Norby has had a rough time overall at the dish this season, slashing .233/.343/.379 with three homers, 12 RBI and four swipes through his first 137 plate appearances. Christopher Morel will serve as the Marlins’ designated hitter and will bat sixth against Cade Cavalli and the Nationals on Sunday afternoon in Miami.