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Tovar hoping to learn from rough ’26 in upward climb back to stardom

DENVER -- The genius of the Rockies’ “Here for the Climb” campaign for this year is that there isn’t a timeline on how long such an ascension will take, or even when it will start.

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 5:16 AM
Tovar hoping to learn from rough ’26 in upward climb back to stardom
Key Things to Know
  • Ezequiel Tovar hit his 12th home run in Colorado's 5-3 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks.
  • Tovar is hitting .301 over his last 39 games following a difficult overall 2026 season.
  • The 24-year-old shortstop plans to train with Rockies coach Andy Gonzalez in Puerto Rico this offseason.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Colorado Rockies shortstop Ezequiel Tovar hit his 12th home run of the season during a 5-3 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks at Coors Field. Despite Colorado suffering its 101st loss of the campaign, Tovar has shown improvement by batting .301 over his last 39 games and .317 through 16 games in September.

Following a difficult 2026 season featuring a .218 batting average and .611 OPS, the 24-year-old expressed confidence in his physical health. Tovar plans to conduct offseason training in Florida, Venezuela, Arizona, and Puerto Rico alongside Rockies third-base coach Andy Gonzalez to focus on mental and technical preparation.

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