Rockies calling up outfielder Yanquiel Fernandez from Triple-A

Outfield prospect Yanquiel Fernandez will be promoted from Triple-A Albuquerque to the Rockies on Tuesday a major league source proven The news was first informed by Francys Romero The Rockies are also calling up veteran catcher Austin Nola on Tuesday meaning that starting catcher Hunter Goodman is likely headed to the -day injured list because of a sore hamstring Goodman who s having an All-Star worthy season was originally projected to be ready to play against the Astros on Tuesday night at Coors Field Fernandez is ranked as Colorado s No prospect by MLB Pipeline From La Habana Cuba he was part of the Rockies international class joining the organization when he was The left-handed hitter slashed with home runs doubles and RBIs in games for the Isotopes this season The right fielder has been hot in June slashing with five home runs and four doubles in games Related Articles Upper Deck Golf returns to Coors Field giving fans chance to play a round inside Rockies stadium Rockies beat Brewers in th get first extra-inning win of the season Rockies get one hit vs Brewers Quinn Priester strike out times in loss Rockies Journal Highs lows disappointments MVPs and best quotes of a miserable first half Will Rockies Birdman fly Reliever Jake Bird s success sparks deal rumors Fernandez is already on the -man roster so Colorado will only have to make an developing roster move Fernandez made a big splash early in his pro career In with Low-A Fresno he hit home runs while slashing with RBIs And in the first half of games with High-A Spokane he hit home runs and slashed However Fernandez wasn t as productive once he was promoted to Double-A Hartford hitting just with eight homers in games in and hitting with just homers in games with the Yard Goats in Promoted to Triple-A at the end of last season Fernandez hit with two homers in games with the Isotopes Want more Rockies news Sign up for the Rockies Insider to get all our MLB analysis