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Sent to Triple-A The Rockies optioned Veen to Triple-A Albuquerque on Sunday.

Impact The 23-year-old seemed like a solid bet to be starting in the outfield Opening Day for the Rockies, but the organization will instead sent him back to Albuquerque to begin the campaign. Veen had a .757 OPS in 21 games in his first taste of the Triple-A level last year, and he may not have to wait long before making his big-league debut in 2025. Nick Martini appears set to open the year as Colorado's primary left fielder after having his contract selected Sunday.

MARCH 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Making case to start in majors Veen is making a case for a starting role in Colorado's outfield to begin the regular season, Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post reports.

Impact Saunders didn't report anything concrete, so Veen's status to begin the season is far from certain. However, he has maintained a 1.038 OPS across 41 at-bats this spring and has two home runs paired with six stolen bases. Those numbers are tempered by a 25.5 percent strikeout rate, but Veen's fantasy potential would be substantial should he crack the roster.

MARCH 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rockies Recap: Antonio Senzatela shines again, Zac Veen pushing for starting spot Colorado’s only run came off the bat of shortstop Ezequiel Tovar, who hit a solo homer off White Sox lefty Martín Pérez in the first inning.

MARCH 16, 2025 • DENVERPOST.COM

'A ton of fun': Prospect Veen showing growth, but still letting it fly SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Zac Veen, Rockies’ No. 8 prospect according to MLB Pipeline, has brought excitement all week, hitting a home run and a d...

MARCH 14, 2025 • MLB.COM

Flashing fantasy appeal in spring Veen went 2-for-2 with a three-run home run in Tuesday's Cactus League game against the Reds.

Impact Per Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post, the homer went 441 feet. Veen is now hitting .290 across 31 at-bats this spring while also blasting two home runs paired with four stolen bases. While Jordan Beck is the frontrunner to start in right field, manager Bud Black has said he wants to see production while determining roles to begin the season and Veen has made a strong impression.

MARCH 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rockies Recap: Kyle Freeland posts another decent outing, Zac Veen blasts three-run homer Kyle Freeland pitched for 4 2/3 innings of two-run ball, with eight strikeouts and no walks.

MARCH 12, 2025 • DENVERPOST.COM

Rockies Mailbag: Which young player will break through in 2025? There’s one player “who’s sparked my interest,” beat writer Patrick Saunders writes. “Epic bat flip aside, he brings energy and fire to the...

FEBRUARY 26, 2025 • DENVERPOST.COM

Flashes power Saturday Veen went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Saturday's Cactus League win over the Diamondbacks.

Impact Veen's stock has fallen in recent years, in large part due to injuries. He reminded everyone of his ability in the spring opener with a long, loud homer that was estimated at 433 feet, per Patrick Lyons of JustBaseball.com. It still doesn't seem like he's a realistic candidate for the Opening Day roster given that he has just 21 games' worth of experience at the Triple-A level, but the speedy outfielder is now on the Rockies' 40-man roster and figures to debut in the majors at some point in 2025, health permitting.

FEBRUARY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rox prospect Veen's 'beauty' of a bat flip - with skipper on the headset! SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Rockies No. 3 prospect Zac Veen launched a two-run homer on Saturday -- just in time to give manager Bud Black an opport...

FEBRUARY 23, 2025 • MLB.COM

Rockies' Zac Veen Unleashes Most Aggressive Bat Flip of 2025 Spring Training We are so back.

FEBRUARY 22, 2025 • SI.COM

Awarded 40-man spot The Rockies selected Veen to their 40-man roster Tuesday.

Impact Veen began 2024 with Double-A Hartford but received a promotion to Triple-A Albuquerque in late August, where he slashed .220/.281/.476 with six homers and 15 RBI over 92 plate appearances. He will most likely return to Albuquerque to begin the 2025 campaign, though a hot start in the minors could allow him to quickly join a Rockies lineup that posted just a .639 OPS away from the hitter-friendly confines of Coors Field last season.

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Activated and promoted Veen was activated from the minor-league injured list and promoted to Triple-A Albuquerque on Friday, MLB.com reports.

Impact Veen has had another injury-plagued season, as he's managed only 178 total plate appearances. Nevertheless, the Rockies promoted him to the highest level of the minors, setting him up for a potential big-league debut in the first few months of the 2025 campaign. While on the field with Double-A Hartford, Veen has hit .268 with five home runs and 10 stolen bases across 36 games.

AUGUST 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Working back from injury Veen (thumb) played five innings at Colorado's spring training complex Saturday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Impact Veen is trending in the right direction after being placed on the 7-day injured list July 27 with a right thumb injury. He's slated to play nine innings in Arizona on Tuesday, and if all goes well, he'll also play in a doubleheader Thursday.

AUGUST 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On shelf at Double-A Double-A Hartford placed Veen on its 7-day injured list July 27 with a right thumb injury, MLB.com reports.

Impact Veen missed five and a half weeks in May and June with back and left hand injuries before returning to the Hartford lineup shortly before the All-Star break, but he played in just eight games for the Double-A club before succumbing to a new injury. Per MLB.com, Rockies player development director Chris Forbes said he didn't have a timeline for Veen's potential return to action.

AUGUST 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action at Double-A Veen (back/hand) was reinstated from Double-A Hartford's 7-day IL on Tuesday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Impact A lower-back strain sent Veen to the IL in early June, though his stay was extended by a left hand injury he sustained later in the month. Now fully recovered, the 22-year-old outfielder will look to continue his strong season (.326/.418/.568 in 110 PA) in pursuit of a promotion to Triple-A Albuquerque.

JULY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Return slowed Veen (back) has had his recovery slowed by an injury to his left hand and thumb, MLB.com reports.

Impact Veen was expected to return to game action earlier this week while recovering from a back issue. However, the new injuries have limited him to working out at the team's facility and have left him without a clear timeline to return.

JUNE 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out with lower-back strain Veen is on the 7-day injured list at Double-A Hartford with a lower-back strain, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Veen hasn't played since May 18. He is currently at the Rockies' spring training complex in Arizona and is doing some, but not all, baseball activities. It's not clear when the 22-year-old might return. Veen was performing well at Hartford before getting hurt, slashing .326/.418/.568 with five homers and nine steals over 28 games. He also missed a large chunk of the 2023 season at Hartford with a hand injury.

JUNE 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Could play winter ball Rockies director of player development Chris Forbes said in an interview on MLB Network Radio on Thursday that Veen (hand) could play winter ball this offseason, Jon Morosi of MLB...

Impact Veen was limited to just 202 plate appearances this season with Double-A Hartford before undergoing surgery last month to repair tearing and fraying to a ligament in his left hand. It sounds like he should be fully recovered by the fall and getting in some at-bats in winter ball would allow him to make up for lost time. The Rockies don't have to add Veen to their 40-man roster until after the 2024 season to protect him from the Rule 5 Draft.

JULY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts to 60-day IL Double-A Hartford transferred Veen (hand) from its 7-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Saturday.

Impact Veen's move to the 60-day IL was merely a formality after he underwent season-ending surgery in June to repair tearing and fraying to a ligament in his left hand. Before being shut down for the campaign, the 21-year-old outfielder had gotten off to a slow start at Hartford, slashing .209/.303/.308 with 11 extra-base hits and 22 stolen bases in 201 plate appearances. He'll look to return to full health for spring training and will presumably open the 2023 season back in Hartford.

JULY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Campaign ended by hand injury Veen underwent surgery to repair tearing and fraying in a ligament in his left hand on Thursday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Impact Veen has been dealing with the injury for almost a calendar year, though he was playing through the issue in an effort to reach the majors in 2023. That's now out of the question as his campaign is over, though the injury provides context as to why he was able to hit only .209/.303/.308 across 201 plate appearances at Double-A Hartford. Assuming he returns to health as expected, Veen has a realistic chance to reach the majors in 2024.

JUNE 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action at Double-A Veen (wrist) has gone 5-for-12 with a triple, three doubles, seven RBI, three runs and a stolen base in three games since Double-A Hartford reinstated him from its 7-day injured li...

Impact Veen was shelved April 28 due to left wrist inflammation, but he hasn't shown any sign of diminished power as a result of the injury since he was activated Thursday. The 21-year-old outfielder remains one of the more exciting prospects in the Colorado farm system and is slashing .210/.310/.371 with six extra-base hits and seven stolen bases through his first 71 plate appearances on the season with Hartford.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on minor-league IL Veen was placed on the injured list Tuesday at Double-A Hartford with left wrist inflammation, Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette reports.

Impact It's not believed to be a serious issue, but the Rockies will give their top prospect a breather to allow the inflammation to dissipate. He's off to a rough start this season at the Double-A level, slashing just .160/.276/.260 with one home run through 58 plate appearances. Granted, the 21-year-old outfielder has stolen six bases in six attempts.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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