He began 2019 with the Low-A Boise Hawks before moving down to rookie-level Grand Junction Rockies shortly after his 18th birthday on August 1.
[6] When the 2020 season was halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic,[7] Tovar spent a year living in Scottsdale, Arizona, since his native Venezuela closed its borders.
[3] He started the 2021 season with the Single-A Fresno Grizzlies and was promoted to the High-A Spokane Indians at the beginning of August.
After the season, he played for the Salt River Rafters in the Arizona Fall League, where he tied for the team lead with 3 home runs in 25 games.
[9] Tovar began the 2022 season with the Double-A Hartford Yard Goats, playing in 66 games and hitting .318/.386/.546 with 13 home runs, 47 RBI, and 17 stolen bases.
[13] He made his major league debut on September 23, notching his first career hit off of Sean Manaea of the San Diego Padres.
[5] On October 5, the final day of the regular season, Tovar hit his first career home run, a solo shot off of Los Angeles Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw.
[16] Tovar entered 2023, his rookie season, as the Rockies Opening Day starting shortstop and a consensus top 25 prospect.