Ezequiel Tovar Likely Back After the All-Star Break
Ezequiel Tovar (oblique) is likely to return after the All-Star break, according to Thomas Harding, the Rockies' beat writer. Tovar injured his oblique back on June 6, and over the past few weeks, he has played in six rehab games, struggling mightily. He's gone 3-for-25 with no extra-base hits, two runs scored, zero RBI, and has struck out six times. Tovar has proven himself as a solid bat in his four-year MLB career, slashing .260/.291/.435 with 45 home runs, 178 runs scored, 163 RBI, and 19 stolen bases, so fantasy managers who have been holding onto him or considering picking him up off the waiver wire should not be all that concerned about his production in Triple-A. In Tovar's absence, Ryan Ritter and Orlando Arcia have been playing shortstop and would likely see less time once Tovar returns. Fantasy teams looking for some middle infield help should take a flyer on Tovar, as his environment at Coors helps significantly.
Source: Thomas Harding
The Colorado Rockies have reported that shortstop Source: Thomas Harding

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