Rockies DFA Keston Hiura Recall Michael Toglia from Triple-A

The Colorado Rockies designated first baseman Keston Hiura for assignment and recalled Michael Toglia from Triple-A Albuquerque. Hiura, batting .222 in eight games this season, was replaced by Toglia, who was sent down in May after a high strikeout rate but showed improvement in Triple-A with a lower strikeout rate and a .921 OPS. Toglia's power potential and daily playing time at first base prompted the Rockies to bring him back despite ongoing contact issues. The move coincided with the Rockies setting franchise strikeout records over the weekend, highlighting the team's offensive struggles. Toglia, a 2019 first-round pick, has had a challenging season but recently demonstrated a surge in performance, increasing his batting average and reducing strikeouts before his demotion. This roster change aims to stabilize the Rockies' lineup and leverage Toglia's upside at the hot corner.