ATLANTA — Following injuries to stars Carlos Gonzalez and Troy Tulowitzki, the Rockies flew Ian Stewart to Atlanta Tuesday, where he was activated and, instead of just reinforcing a limited bench, Stewart will start today at third base against the Braves.

To make room, the Rockies dropped rookie outfielder Cole Garner, who was called up Monday from Colorado Springs.

Gonzalez (bruised right wrist) is not expected to play until Thursday at the earliest. He won’t even attempt to swing a bat today until Wednesday. Tulowitzki left Monday’s game in the fourth inning with a tight right quad. He won’t be in the lineup Tuesday, though could return before the series ends on Thursday.

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Colorado Rockies Troy Tulowitzki is congratulated by teammates after hitting a solo home run in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Denver on Saturday, July 2, 2011. Photo by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chris Schneider