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Top prospect Julien does 'fantastic job' in MLB debut MINNEAPOLIS -- Even though Edouard Julien's call to the big leagues came mid-game, Triple-A manager Toby Gardenhire still found a way to mak...

APRIL 12, 2023 • MLB.COM

Called up, starting at second base The Twins called up Julien from Triple-A St. Paul ahead of Wednesday's game against the White Sox. He'll start at second base and bat eighth in his MLB debut.

Impact The 23-year-old Julien is one of the organization's top prospects, with his on-base skills and above-average power being his most alluring traits. Though he racked up 53 stolen bases between his 2021 and 2022 minor-league seasons, Julien is lacking in athleticism and likely won't have the green light to run as frequently in the big leagues. He's also limited to playing second base on defense, but he could end up settling into a near-everyday role at the position in the short term with Jorge Polanco (knee) and Royce Lewis (knee) on the injured list and utility man Nick Gordon likely to be needed more frequently in the outfield for the time being while Joey Gallo (intercostal) and Max Kepler (knee) are on the shelf. Julien will retain his most appeal in OBP leagues, but his elevated hard-contact rate could be enough for him to deliver a non-toxic batting average in spite of his high strikeout rate.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted from Triple-A Julien was called up from Triple-A St. Paul, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. He's starting at second base and batting eighth in Wednesday's game against the Wh...

Impact Coming off an impressive showing in the World Baseball Classic, Julien has posted a .934 OPS through 29 at-bats at St. Paul. He could get immediate regular playing time with several starters on the injured list. Though he's a top prospect, he may not be in the majors for too long initially with Jorge Polanco and several other injured starters due back soon. Still, he's the kind of player who could get hot and force his way into the everyday lineup.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Being called up Wednesday Julien will be called up by the Twins before their game against the White Sox on Wednesday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact Julien will be the replacement for Joey Gallo with Gallo placed on the 10-day injured list with a right intercostal strain, as expected. Over 29 at-bats coming into Tuesday he's forged a .934 OPS with two homers for Triple-A St. Paul. Julien appears to have a bright future, but fantasy players should be cognizant that he won't be guaranteed everyday playing time to begin his MLB career.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from Triple-A lineup Julien was removed early from Tuesday's lineup for Triple-A St. Paul ahead of a possible promotion.

Impact Julien is removed shortly after the Twins announced that Joey Gallo was headed to the injured list with a right intercostal strain. It's probably not a coincidence. Julien is one of the top prospects in the Minnesota system, and came into Tuesday's contest with a .934 OPS with two homers over 29 at-bats. The question will be how much playing Julien will get in Gallo's absence if he is the corresponding transaction.

APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Saints rally but lose at Toledo on Opening Day Edouard Julien and Kyle Garlick hit homers for the St. Paul Saints, but they lost 7-4 to the Mud Hens in their first game this season.

APRIL 1, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Homers in Triple-A debut Julien (ankle) went 1-for-4 with a home run Friday for Triple-A St. Paul.

Impact Julien hurt his ankle late in spring training but it doesn't look to be an issue for the regular season. Julien begins the minor league season where he left off in the spring as he homered in his first game for Team Canada in the World Baseball Classic and also hit three home runs in big league spring training with a 1.114 OPS. A strong start at Triple-A could see him called up earlier rather than later this season, especially if Jorge Polanco's knee injury becomes a long-term issue.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves game with ankle injury Julien departed Monday's Grapefruit League contest against the Pirates with a left ankle sprain, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact Julien sustained the injury while avoiding the first baseman as he ran through the bag. The Twins are calling him day-to-day. Julien was already sent to minor-league camp earlier this month but could become an option at second base before long if Jorge Polanco's knee issue continues to linger. He'll have to get healthy himself first, of course.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down to Triple-A Julien was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul by the Twins on Tuesday, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Julien had a nice showing this spring, putting up a .919 OPS with two home runs in six games. The 23-year-old on-base machine was added to the Twins' 40-man roster over the offseason after posting a .300/.441/.490 line with 17 homers and 19 steals at Double-A Wichita in 2022. He will see his first Triple-A action in 2023 and could push to debut at some point later in the year.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leadoff HR for team Canada Julien led off Sunday's World Baseball Classic win over Great Britain with a home run, went 1-for-2 and had four walks while batting leadoff for Canada. He was hitting .250 with tw...

Impact Julien has been an on-base machine in his minor-league career, so the four walks Sunday are no surprise. He slashed .303/.443/.491 with a 24.6 percent strikeout rate, a 19.3 percent walk rate and a strong 32.6 hard-hit percentage at Double-A last season. He then was a star of the Arizona Fall League, where he hit .400 with five home runs and more walks (23) than strikeouts (22) in 21 games. He'll likely begin the season at Triple-A and could be in the majors early in the season should an opening arise.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Why top prospect Julien is 'better than a good hitter' FORT MYERS, Fla. -- The plan that Edouard Julien has tried to execute at the plate while rising up the Twins’ farm system is simple, he says...

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • MLB.COM