What happened: Colorado Rockies shortstop Ezequiel Tovar, the World Baseball Classic champion, hit a solo home run in the fourth inning of a spring training game against the San Diego Padres. The 428-foot blast off Nick Pivetta's 94.7 mph four-seam fastball had a 104.7 mph exit velocity and 27-degree launch angle, going out in 29 of 30 MLB parks. It marked Tovar's second homer of the spring and gave Colorado a 2-0 lead at Peoria Stadium.

Why it matters: Tovar enters 2026 with projections of 21 home runs and 3.0 WAR, building on his breakout 2024 season. fantasy players should note his hot spring start, which could shift prop lines and draft values. For Rockies fans, it signals health and form from their young cornerstone amid a rebuilding effort.

What to watch: Watch the conclusion of the Rockies-Padres spring game and track Tovar's spring stats as Opening Day nears.