At the conclusion of the delayed spring training following the end of the strike in 1995, Colorado general manager Bob Gebhard told Alston he would be on the team's expanded Opening Day roster. He was returned to Double-A on May 6, however, without appearing in a Major League game when pitcher Lance Painter returned from an ankle injury.
Following the strike in 1995, Colorado general manager Bob Gebhard confirmed Alston's place on the team's expanded Opening Day roster. However, Alston was sent back to Double-A on May 6th after pitcher Lance Painter recovered from an ankle injury.