The Rockies placed shortstop Ezequiel Tovar on the injured list Friday with an oblique strain and called up prospect Ryan Ritter.

Ryan Ritter's hot streak at AAA earns him a starting opportunity with the Rockies after Ezequiel Tovar lands on the IL.

Even when the Colorado Rockies post a victory, bad news seems to find its way into the organization. Gold Glove-winning shortstop Ezequiel Tovar left Monday's 6-4 win in the eighth inning with what he described after the game as "a pinch" on his left side near his rib.