7 months agoColorado Rockies first baseman
Michael Toglia crushed his 23rd home run of the season and added a late game double in the Rockies 3-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday. Toglia's three-run shot off
Frankie Montas ended up being a game winner for the Rockies. Toglia's OPS improved to .793 as he continues to be a low average, high power type of hitter for the Rockies. The switch-hitter has taken advantage of consistent playing time thanks to multiple injury stints from
Kris Bryant and the Rockies' demotion of
Elehuris Montero, clearing the way for Toglia to be the everyday first baseman for Colorado. Fantasy managers who need help at first base should snag up Toglia as soon as possible as his .362 xwOBA ranks in the 89th percentile, making him a must own. He'll look to continue crushing balls on Saturday when the Rockies face off against Brewers scheduled starter
Tobias Myers.
--Kevin Larson - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
7 months agoColorado Rockies first baseman
Michael Toglia had a very productive day at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run en route to recording four runs in the Rockies' 9-2 win over the New York Yankees on Saturday. Toglia now has an .809 OPS on the season and has greatly benefitted from consistent playing time with the Rockies. The switch-hitter hit for an .881 OPS in July and has a .939 OPS in August, greatly improved from his career .688 OPS. Fantasy managers looking for help at first base need to look Toglia's way, as his .361 xwOBA ranks in the 88th percentile. With no other veterans blocking Toglia at first base, he should continue to get consistent playing time to finish the season. Expect Toglia to be in Sunday's lineup when the Rockies take on Yankees' scheduled starter
Marcus Stroman.
--Kevin Larson - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
9 months agoColorado Rockies first baseman
Michael Toglia had a big night in a 7-6 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday. Toglia went 2-for-4 with a triple, a homer, two runs, and three RBI to help power his team to the win over their division rivals. The 25-year-old kicked off the scoring for the Rockies, blasting a three-run homer in the first inning off starter
Bobby Miller. The homer traveled 427 feet and had an exit velocity of 104 MPH. Toglia is now hitting .191 with six homers, 14 runs, 20 RBI, and one stolen base across 94 at-bats in 2024.
--Matt T - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
10 months agoWith Colorado Rockies veteran
Kris Bryant (rib cage) likely headed to the 10-day injured list on Thursday with rib-cage soreness, first baseman/outfielder
Michael Toglia will likely be called up from Triple-A Albuquerque to take his spot on the active roster. Toglia made the Opening Day roster for the first time in his career this year but hit .106 in 15 games, with four of his five hits clearing the fences. Since being sent down, his hot has caught fire, as he's hit .277 with nine home runs and 27 RBI in 30 contests for the Isotopes. If Toglia's bat stays hot with the move back to Colorado, he could be an option for fantasy managers in NL-only leagues if he can earn some time at first base, designated hitter and right field. The 25-year-old switch-hitter has some nice power from both sides of the plate but has yet to put it all together at the major-league level, hitting .174 with 10 homers and 29 RBI in 91 games.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com - Thomas Harding
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