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Rockies Promote Ryan Ritter to Replace Injured Ezequiel Tovar

He earned the promotion after leading the Pacific Coast League in May with a .381 average, 12 homers, 31 RBIs.

Colorado Rockies shortstop Ryan Ritter warms up before making his Major League debut in a baseball game against the New York Mets, Friday, June 6, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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Overview

  • Ezequiel Tovar was placed on the 10-day injured list retroactive to June 3 due to a strained left oblique.
  • Colorado selected Ryan Ritter’s contract from Triple-A Albuquerque on Friday, and he made his major league debut against the New York Mets.
  • The 24-year-old prospect was named Pacific Coast League player of the month after batting .381 with 12 homers and 31 RBIs in May.
  • Ritter has compiled a .284 average with 48 homers, 166 RBIs and 42 stolen bases over parts of four minor-league seasons.
  • The Rockies also released catcher Jacob Stallings, recalled Braxton Fulford and reinstated reliever Zach Agnos from the bereavement list.