Oct 03, 2007 8:28 AM EST

Colorado Rockies' outfielder Willy Tavaras will sit out the NLDS against the Phillies because of a lingering quadriceps injury.

"We don't want Willie at 80 percent, that's not his game," manager Clint Hurdle said of the speedy outfielder. "He needs to go out and play."

Via Denver Post