Michael Toglia: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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Good morning everyone! It’s Saturday and The Division Series’ are set to get underway this morning. In the meantime, it’s time to get you caught up on the latest news from around the league.

MLB News / Lookout Landing / October 3

Mariners claim 1B/OF Michael Toglia off waivers in first offseason addition

The Seattle Mariners have made use of the waiver wire to start October, claiming 1B/OF Michael Toglia from the Cincinnati Reds. The 28 year old switch-hitter missed much of the 2026 season with a dislocated right shoulder suffered while making a diving catch.

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Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 2

Mariners Claim Michael Toglia

The Mariners have claimed first baseman Michael Toglia off waivers from the Reds, per a team announcement. It wasn’t previously reported that Cincinnati had placed Toglia on waivers.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Field Level Media / August 25

Reds' Michael Toglia slated for season-ending shoulder surgery

Cincinnati Reds outfielder/first baseman Michael Toglia will undergo season-ending surgery on Tuesday, four days after injuring his right shoulder while making a diving catch.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 24

Michael Toglia To Undergo Shoulder Surgery

Reds first baseman/outfielder Michael Toglia will undergo season-ending right shoulder surgery tomorrow, manager Terry Francona told reporters (link via Mark Sheldon of MLB.com).

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / August 24

Reds Get Tough Injury News After Initially Thinking They Caught Major Break

What initially looked like a major break for Michael Toglia and the Cincinnati Reds has taken an unfortunate turn. Toglia will undergo surgery on his dislocated right shoulder after all, according to Charlie Goldsmith.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / August 23

Reds Make Roster Move, Recall Versatile Player From Triple-A Louisville

Injuries continue to pile up for the Cincinnati Reds. Just two days after Spencer Steer announced he would miss the rest of the season, infielder/outfielder Michael Toglia was placed on the injured list with a right shoulder dislocation, retroactive to August 22.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / August 17

Elly De La Cruz Delivers First Career Walk-Off Hit as Reds Take Game 2 of Doubleheader

It looked like the Reds were headed for another very ugly defeat Monday night in Game 2 of the doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals. Down 4-1 in the bottom of the sixth, the Reds got off the mat and tied the game at 4-4 with Michael Toglia and Héctor Rodríguez delivering RBI hits.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / August 17

Reds Offense Silenced in Game 1 of Doubleheader, Fall to Cardinals 2-1

Fifteen times Reds' batters struck out Monday afternoon. Eugenio Suárez, Dane Myers, and Michael Toglia all struck out in the bottom of the ninth, with Myers and Toglia looking at strike three.

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Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 11

Reds Select Michael Toglia

The Reds announced Tuesday that they’ve selected the contract of first baseman/outfielder Michael Toglia from Triple-A Louisville and activated lefty Nick Lodolo from the 15-day injured list.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / August 11

The Cincinnati Reds Need to Call Up This Slugging Infielder

While the Cincinnati Reds crawl to the end of the 2026 MLB season, they still put a roster out on a consistent basis that makes the fanbase shake their head or want to bang their head against a wall.

Cincinnati Reds News / Inside The Diamonds / June 25

Cincinnati Reds Notebook: Reds Swept at Home, Toglia Hits 19th in Louisville, & Position Change Coming for McLain?

The Cincinnati Reds hold a 37-42 record following the conclusion of their home series against the Milwaukee Brewers. The club was swept at Great American Ball Park.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / April 23

Two Cincinnati Reds Prospects Make History on Wednesday

Michael Toglia and Ivan Johnson became the first pair of teammates to hit a home run from both sides of the plate in a single season in Louisville Bats' history on Wednesday.

MLB News / Red Reporter / February 24

Reds walk off Royals for first win of Cactus League campaign

Michael Toglia smashed a grounder down the 1B line to plate Leo Balcazar in the Bottom of the 9th inning in Goodyear Ballpark on Tuesday afternoon, and doing so pushed the Cincinnati Reds to a 5-4 victory over the Kansas City Royals.

MLB News / Red Reporter / January 11

Reds bring in former Rockies 1B Michael Toglia on minor league deal

A cumulative .201/.278/.389 batting line across 1067 big league PA isn’t going to tear the roof off your expectations for a baseball player, not after that player having plied his trade in a home ball park for parts of four seasons that’s notorious for inflating offensive production.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 10

Reds Sign Michael Toglia To Minor League Deal

The Reds have added first baseman Michael Toglia on a minor league deal, according to his MLB transactions log. The 27-year-old was non-tendered by the Rockies in late November.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / November 21

Rockies Decline to Tender Michael Toglia's Contract Ahead of Next Season

The Colorado Rockies are deep in hot stove season right now alongside other teams across the nation. However, there isn't a franchise that needs to make promising moves more than the Rockies.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / September 12, 2025

Michael Toglia’s Future With Rockies in Doubt After Latest Move

In a lost year, September means that the Colorado Rockies will give players more chances. Rosters have expanded and the team is out of it, which means that players on the fringes and yonger guys will get more run in order for the Rockies to see if they have anything.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / August 23, 2025

This Adds Insult to Injury for Struggling Rockies Youngster Michael Toglia

The Colorado Rockies are at the stage of their rebuild where they are looking for anyone who can make an impact on their roster going forward. That has

Colorado Rockies News / Yardbarker / August 3, 2025

Rockies making interesting moves around first base

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MLB News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 25, 2025

Former Bruin Michael Toglia Erupts in Loss to Dodgers

Since being recalled to the majors after spending nearly a month in Triple-A Albuquerque, Colorado Rockies first baseman and former UCLA Bruins standout Michael Toglia has been getting right back on track following a three-hit, two-RBI appearance against the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers.

Colorado Rockies News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 19, 2025

UCLA's Michael Toglia Finds Swing in Big League Return

After spending a few weeks in Triple-A Albuquerque, Colorado Rockies first baseman and former UCLA Bruin Michael Toglia is raking in his major league return.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 2, 2025

Rockies option former 25-home run hitter

He has hit just .194/.266/.349 with six home runs over 207 PA, with his walk rate dropping to only slightly above the league average.

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Colorado Rockies News / UCLA Bruins on SI / April 18, 2025

Former Bruin Toglia Enduring Rough Start to MLB Campaign

Former UCLA infielder turned Colorado Rockies first baseman, Michael Toglia, has made the Colorado Rockies' opening roster, but has had some troubles as of late.

Colorado Rockies News / Yardbarker / March 15, 2025

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Colorado Rockies News / Just Baseball / February 6, 2025

Will Michael Toglia Become the Next Great Rockies’ Slugger?

Those who followed the Colorado Rockies in 2024 noticed more than Brenton Doyle and Ezequiel Tovar as All-Stars on the rise. Ryan Feltner emerged a legitimate middle of the rotation starter.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 28, 2024

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MLB News / Yardbarker / September 24, 2024

MLB home run props for Sept. 24: All systems go on Fernando

We weren't able to cash a home run prop on Monday night, but we're feeling much better about our chances on Tuesday night with MLB returning to a full slate of games.