Rockies star Todd Helton out for season

Todd Helton of the Colorado Rockies. (Photo: 9menout.com)

DENVER — Colorado Rockies first baseman Todd Helton will miss the rest of the season because of a hip injury.

He’ll undergo surgery on the hip.

The 38-year-old star player says he wants to come back and play again next season.

Recovery time for the surgery he will undergo is about six months.