Michael Toglia, Rockies’ first base prospect, making MLB debut vs. Braves Tuesday night

Michael Toglia, whom the Rockies hope is their power-hitting first baseman of the future, will make his debut tonight in Atlanta.

Toglia, 24, Colorado’s first-round pick in 2019 out of UCLA (23rd overall), was promoted from Triple-A Albuquerque. The club also recalled outfielder Sean Bouchard.

Toglia will start at first base and hit seventh. All-Star first baseman C.J. Cron will be the designated hitter vs. the Braves.

In corresponding roster moves, outfielders Wynton Bernard and Sam Hilliard were optioned to Triple-A. Colorado already had a vacancy on its 40-man roster for Toglia.

In 114 games between Double-A Hartford and Triple-A, the switch hitter launched 30 home runs and stole seven bases. He’s slashed .249/.341/.510 and walked at a 12.1% clip, but he has a 30.1% strikeout rate.

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