Ezequiel Tovar exits Rockies-Nationals game with left wrist strain

Aug 24, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Colorado Rockies shortstop Ezequiel Tovar (14) attempts a catch hit by Washington Nationals outfielder Jacob Young (not pictured during the fifth inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

After being shaken up on a diving play in the fifth inning, Colorado Rockies shortstop Ezequiel Tovar left tonight’s game against the Washington Nationals in the sixth inning.

Prior to exiting, Tovar had a solo home run and a double in two at-bats.

The club confirmed that Tovar sustained a left wrist strain. Tovar was replaced by Ryan Ritter at short.

Officially a left wrist strain for #Rockies shortstop Ezequiel Tovar. https://t.co/kGisktk0tk

— Eli Whitney (@eliwhtney17) August 25, 2026

More to come about the severity of Tovar’s injury and his timeline to return to the lineup.

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