BALTIMORE — Could all-star right fielder Carlos Gonzalez be the Rockies’ first baseman of the future? The idea is not high on the club’s to-do list right now, but Gonzalez certainly is open to it.

“It’s something I might end up doing in the future,” Gonzalez said before Wednesday night’s game against the Orioles. “I feel like I can help our club playing in the outfield right now. But that’s a potential move I would look at.”

Gonzalez has a contract through 2017, a season in which he’ll make $20 million. Could playing first base make a new, long-term deal with the Rockies a possibility?

“That’s an option that I see,” he said. “We have some really good outfielders, and prospects coming up. So if that’s something that will be for our benefit, that’s something that I would definitely do. I love playing in Denver, I feel at home playing there. But there are a lot of things that would have to happen to make that work.”

Top prospect David Dahl was called up Monday, leaving the outfield loaded with talent. For now, Dahl is playing primarily in left field, with Charlie Blackmon in center and Gonzalez in right. Gerardo Parra, who signed a three-year, $27.5 million contract in the offseason, is currently on the disabled list with a sprained left ankle, but could return next week. Raimel Tapia is another prospect closing in on his major-league debut.

“As a player, you want to be surrounded by other great players, have a great atmosphere and have a chance to win,” Gonzalez said. “I think this organization is not too far away from that.”

Manager Walt Weiss said there has been some discussion about Gonzalez playing first base, but added that those talks were very preliminary.

“We talked to him in the offseason … but it’s more big-picture stuff,” Weiss said. “But he’s athletic enough to go over there and do it.”

Rusin in, Motte to DL. Left-handed pitcher Chris Rusin came off the 15-day disabled list and right-hander Jason Motte went back on the 15-day DL, with a right rotator cuff strain.

Motte, 34, who opened the season on the DL with a right shoulder strain, pitched a one-two-three inning on Monday. He got treatment Tuesday and Wednesday, but said his shoulder “didn’t feel great” when he attempted to play to catch. Motte said the current injury is different from the shoulder ailment that delayed his Rockies debut until May 25. He said his shoulder feels similar to how it felt late last season with the Cubs, when he was injured and didn’t pitch after Aug. 23.

Motte, who signed a two-year, $10 million contract to come to Colorado, has a 5.66 ERA in 20⅔ innings, is unsure how long he will be out.

Looking ahead

Rockies LHP Tyler Anderson (3-3, 3.56 ERA) at Mets RHP Jacob deGrom (6-5, 2.73), 11:10 a.m. Thursday, ROOT; 850 AM

Anderson continues to build an impressive rookie resume, having pitched into the sixth inning in all eight of his big-league starts. He lacked his usual command of his changeup in his most recent start but was able to beat the Atlanta Braves, allowing three runs on eight hits in six innings. He struck out six and walked one in his third consecutive victory. Anderson has lost both of his road starts this season, posting a 3.86 ERA. DeGrom is coming off a tough loss at Miami on Saturday. He needed 94 pitches to record 11 outs and failed to get out of the fourth inning. He was charged with 10 hits and gave up a season-high five runs. It was a poor performance, especially considering he gave up just 10 hits in his previous 21 innings. Still, he presents a big challenge for Colorado. In limited action against the right-hander, the Rockies have an .097 batting average.

Friday: Rockies RHP Tyler Chatwood (9-6, 3.65 ERA) at Mets LHP Steven Matz (8-6, 3.46), 5:10 p.m., ROOT

Saturday: Rockies LHP Jorge De La Rosa (6-7, 5.70) at Mets TBA, 5:10 p.m., ROOT

Sunday: Rockies RHP Chad Bettis (9-6, 5.19) at Mets RHP Noah Syndergaard (9-5, 2.45), 11:10 a.m., ROOT