Tovar used his speed to reach second on a walk, emblematic of his plus baserunning; his continued involvement is a key fantasy lever for Colorado.

Tovar tallied three hits, contributing to Colorado’s multi-hit effort and maintaining pressure on San Diego. His contact-driven approach and baserunning provide a steady fantasy floor, especially when paired with the Rockies’ power in the lineup.

Tovar, 24, is a Gold Glove-stud at short and led the league in doubles last season. His defense, speed, and power ceiling give Colorado a premium base for 2025-26 fantasy value, especially if he improves strike-zone recognition and peripherals while sticking in the leadoff-to-mid-order role.

Tovar delivered in the third inning with a run-scoring hit as part of a Rockies rally, though he later faced a baserunning miscue. He doubled up his impact with a solid early-game line contributing to the comeback and maintaining Colorado’s offense pressure.

Ezequiel Tovar, coming off a 0-for-19 skid, snapped the drought with a home run last night, offering Rockies’ hope for a spark at the top of the order. Tovar’s aggressive upside and power potential combine with Márquez’s challenges as the series opens, creating a compelling fantasy narrative for Colorado’s young star in this high-altitude test.