RESOLVING THE LEDGER
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SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 18: Zac Veen #13 of the Colorado Rockies poses for a portrait during photo day at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on February 18, 2026 in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Photo by Jeremy Chen/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Kyle Newman of the Denver Post is reporting that the Colorado Rockies have recalled outfielder Zac Veen ( No. 9 PuRP ) and will designate for assignment infielder Edouard Julien.
Breaking: #Rockies recall Zac Veen as 2020 first-round pick returns to majors. In corresponding move, Colorado designates Edouard Julien for assignment https://t.co/jnl9Wz3QQy #MLB
— Kyle Newman (@KyleNewmanDP) August 11, 2026
This comes on the heels of the news from yesterday that Connor Norby was recalled after Tyler Freeman went to the IL with lumbar pain.
Veen, who has won the Pacific Coast League’s “Player of the Week” honors for two consecutive weeks has been on an absolute tear. The 2020 first-round draft pick is currently slashing .327/.402/.635 and leads the Pacific Coast League in both slugging percentage and OPS (1.037) in 100 games with just under 400 at-bats.
As for Julien, in January, the Rockies acquired him and pitcher Pierson Ohl from the Minnesota Twins for cash considerations. The Rockies hoped Julien could bring versatility and a lefty bat to their lineup. However, he has struggled during his time in Colorado.
Currently, he is slashing .208/.322/.292 (65 wRC+). There have also been questions about his fielding where he has -7 DRS at second base.
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