The Rockies are ready to see what they have in some of their young players.

Colorado's No. 11-rated prospect, Ryan Ritter is joining the Rockies Friday after being named Pacific Coast League player of the month for May.

The infielder had 10 doubles, three triples, 12 home runs and 31 RBI in 24 games during the month for the Albuquerque Isotopes. Ritter will make his big-league debut with his first appearance in a game.

The Rockies made several moves before starting a weekend series at Coors Field against the New York Mets Friday. They recalled catcher Braxton Fulford and released veteran catcher Jacob Stallings. Stallings was hitting .143 on the season.

Shortstop Ezequiel Tovar was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique strain. This is Tovar's second stint on the injured

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