SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Colorado Rockies reliever John Axford’s 2-year-old son is improving following a rattlesnake bite.

Jameson Axford remained hospitalized Wednesday, but Axford said his son was able to sleep through the night as he deals with pain. Doctors have saved his right foot, but there is fear one of his toes may need to be amputated.

Axford said his son was bitten twice last week in the yard of the house his family is renting in Scottsdale for spring training. Jameson needed extensive treatment because of the amount of venom found.

Axford returned to the team Tuesday. He’s set to pitch Saturday and manager Walt Weiss said he could still break with the team for the start of the regular season.