Toglia appeared to establish himself as the Rockies’ first baseman last year, when he hit .233 with 21 homers following his June recall from Triple-A. He produced his first multi-homer game July 14, when he went deep three times against the Mets at Citi Field.

The Colorado Rockies optioned struggling first baseman Michael Toglia to Triple-A, the club announced Saturday.Infielder Keston Hiura has been recalled in a corresponding roster move. The Rockies also designated infielder Aaron Schunk for assignment.