US EditionAlbuquerque Isotope Gets Called up to Rockies and Gets First Big League Hit
- On Friday, June 6, the Colorado Rockies called up 24-year-old Ryan Ritter to replace injured shortstop Ezequiel Tovar ahead of a series against the Mets.
- Ritter’s promotion followed Tovar’s placement on the 10-day injured list retroactive to Tuesday due to a strained left oblique sustained earlier that week.
- Ritter, a 2022 fourth-round selection out of Kentucky, stood out in Triple-A Albuquerque by hitting.381 with 12 home runs in May, earning recognition as the league’s top player for that month.
- In his major league debut Friday night, Ritter led off and hit a triple for his first MLB hit amid about 20 family members attending, prompting Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer to say, "I'm just happy for him."
- Ritter’s call-up highlights Colorado’s strategy to inject youth into the roster while Tovar recovers, with Schaeffer praising Ritter’s versatility and competitive skill set across infield positions.
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Rockies bring up prospect Ryan Ritter, lines triple in major league debut with family in the stands
DENVER (AP) — Ryan Ritter's major league debut Friday night was cause for a family gathering. Mom, dad and all six of his younger siblings arrived at Coors Field for the special occasion.
Rockies bring up prospect Ryan Ritter, place shortstop Ezequiel Tovar on injured list
Ryan Ritters major league debut Friday night was cause for a family gathering. Mom, dad and all six of his younger siblings arrived at Coors Field for the special occasion.Its going to be good having them here, said Ritter, the Colorado Rockies newest shortstop who was batting sixth and wearing No. 8 against the New York Mets. Maybe Ill take a peek out (in the stands) in pregame, but Im just going to try and stay within.Ritter was brought up to …
Rockies call up Ryan Ritter for MLB debut, place Ezequiel Tovar on IL amid flurry of moves
Rockies called up Ryan Ritter on Friday ahead of the homestand opener against the Mets, paving the way for the shortstop's MLB debut. Ezequiel Tovar was placed on the injured list.
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