Colorado called up Ryan Ritter on Friday ahead of its series opener against the Mets, paving the way for the shortstop’s MLB debut. Ritter has been tearing up Triple-A, as he was named the Pacific Coast League Player of the Month on Thursday after slashing .381/.445/.918 with 10 doubles, 12 homers and 31 RBIs in May.

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.

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