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.