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2 Prospects Who Could Play Major Roles in 2027

The Colorado Rockies are entering the offseason with several bright prospects who could make a major impact in 2027. We saw the tremendous turnaround for outfielder Zac Veen.

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Two Rockies Prospects Earn Minor League Player of the Year Honors

With the Colorado Rockies mired in a fourth consecutive 100-loss season, the present in Denver looks rather bleak. The future, however, is another matter entirely.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / September 23

Zac Veen Caps Remarkable Turnaround With Rockies Minor League Player of the Year

It has been a tremendous turnaround season for Colorado Rockies left fielder Zac Veen. Everything he went through last season made him stronger for this season.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / September 9

Assessing Zac Veen’s second big-league stint so far

It has been nearly a month since Zac Veen was recalled for his second big-league stint with the Colorado Rockies. After a phenomenal season in Triple-A Albuquerque, Veen was finally handed the opportunity to see if his offseason personal changes and in-game adjustments were legitimate enough to help the Rockies.

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Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / August 18

As Zac Veen and Cole Carrigg show, these aren’t your mother’s Colorado Rockies

If there’s a perverse reward that comes from being a fan of a bad team, it’s savoring the moments when those who haven’t been paying attention suddenly realize that things have changed.

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The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Colorado Rockies News / Field Level Media / August 15

Zac Veen homers again, Rockies ride Kyle Freeland past Giants

Zac Veen splashed a home run into the San Francisco Bay, Kyle Freeland threw eight innings of four-hit ball, and the Colorado Rockies opened a three-game road series with a 5-2 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Friday night.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / August 14

Rockies Keep Zac Veen in Lineup After Impressive Return to Majors

The Colorado Rockies are letting Zac Veen shine. He’s getting another opportunity to show off on Friday evening after he made quite an impression during his return to the Majors.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / August 14

Zac Veen's Road to Recovery, Redemption Led Him Back to Rockies

When Zac Veen received word that he was joining the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday, it was an important step in his Major League Baseball career. But the most important call ever was the message that he needed to make some changes in his life.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / August 13

Rockies Move On From Edouard Julien as Zac Veen Gets His Opportunity

The Colorado Rockies have sent infielder Edouard Julien to the minors after the promotion of outfielder Zac Veen. Julien hasn't been much of a difference-maker for the Rockies.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / August 13

Zac Veen Homers in Debut as Rockies Take Series From D-Backs

After two consecutive series losses, the Rockies bounced back in a big way, taking two games from the Diamondbacks in a midweek series. The D-Backs, who

Colorado Rockies News / Just Baseball / August 13

Zac Veen’s Big League Promotion Was Overdue

The road to the big leagues was not always easy for former top-10 draft pick Zac Veen. The Colorado Rockies’ No. 7 prospect may finally be getting his chance to establish himself as a major league player.

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The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 11

Rockies To Designate Edouard Julien For Assignment, Recall Zac Veen

The Rockies are set to designate infielder Edouard Julien for assignment and recall outfielder Zac Veen from Triple-A Albuquerque, reports Kyle Newman of the Denver Post.

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Rockies Prospect Zac Veen Produces One of Baseball's Biggest Games in 2026

The Colorado Rockies are realizing that outfielder Zac Veen is not playing around with what he's doing at the plate. On Saturday, Veen put together one of the most productive games of the 2026 season at any level of professional baseball while playing for Triple-A Albuquerque.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / August 5

Rockies Prospect Zac Veen Dominating Minor Leagues with Home Runs

One of the Colorado Rockies' top prospects continues to swing the bat well. His performances in the minors are a sign of positive things to come for the prospect and for the future of the Rockies franchise.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / July 6

How Rockies Prospects Dominated Minor League Baseball in June

The Colorado Rockies may have more talent in their farm system than they know what to do with. On Monday, the club announced that three of their prospects were named players of the month in their respective leagues.

Colorado Rockies News / Yardbarker / April 24, 2025

Rockies send down top prospect, raising questions about player development

The Colorado Rockies’ decision to option Zac Veen back to Triple-A Albuquerque last night might look like a routine move, but it underscores an organizational habit that might do more harm than good.

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Colorado Rockies News / Just Baseball / April 10, 2025

Zac Veen’s Debut May Signal Change for the Colorado Rockies

DENVER, Colo. – When Nolan Arenado was traded from the Colorado Rockies following the 2020 season, Zac Veen had yet to play a game as a professional. Selected ninth overall in the pandemic-shortened 2020 MLB Draft, the Port Orange native represented a changing of the guard for an organization that had just jettisoned their franchise player.

Colorado Rockies News / Field Level Media / April 7, 2025

Rockies OF prospect Zac Veen may debut vs. Brewers

The Colorado Rockies debuted their top pitching prospect on Sunday, and now they are ready to introduce a top hitting prospect. The Rockies brought up 23-year-old outfielder Zac Veen and are expected to play him on Tuesday to start a three-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers in Denver.

Colorado Rockies News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 6, 2025

Colorado Rockies Top Prospect Zac Veen Enjoys Breakout Performance at the Plate

Zac Veen didn't perform up to expectations when he reached Triple-A for the first time in 2024, but he is more than making up for that early on in 2025.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 23, 2025

Rockies select Nick Martini, option Zac Veen

The Rockies announced a series of roster moves Sunday afternoon, highlighted by the club’s decisions to select outfielder Nick Martini’s contract and option outfielder Zac Veen to Triple-A.

Colorado Rockies News / Larry Brown Sports / February 23, 2025

Rockies prospect had to apologize for his huge bat flip

Colorado Rockies prospect Zac Veen unleashed a bat flip over the weekend that was so ferocious he immediately felt the need to apologize. Veen blasted a two-run home run to right field in the bottom of the fourth inning of Colorado’s 9-3 Cactus League win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday.

MLB News / Yardbarker / February 22, 2025

Watch: Rockies prospect delivers epic bat flip on home run

Watch: Rockies prospect delivers epic bat flip on HR vs. Diamondbacks

Spring training games do not count in the actual standings, and spring training home runs are easily forgotten but do not tell that to Colorado Rockies prospect Zac Veen.

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Colorado Rockies News / Minor League Baseball on SI / February 18, 2025

Colorado Rockies Top Prospect Zac Veen Shows Off Purple Hair at Spring Training

Zac Veen, looking to bounce back in a big way in 2025, made quite the first impression down at spring training. The Colorado Rockies had their first full-squad workout in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Tuesday.

Colorado Rockies News / Minor League Baseball on SI / February 10, 2025

Colorado Rockies Prospect Zac Veen Pegged as Prime Injury Bounce-Back Candidate

Zac Veen has lost a bit of his luster as of late, but one of the brightest young stars in the Colorado Rockies' farm system could very well turn things around this season.

Colorado Rockies News / Fastball on SI / November 20, 2024

Colorado Rockies Add Zac Veen to 40-Man Roster, Protect Prospect From Rule 5 Draft

The Colorado Rockies have selected the contract of outfielder Zac Keen, the team announced Tuesday. Now that Keen is on the Rockies' 40-man roster, he has been protected from the upcoming Rule 5 Draft.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 19, 2024

Rockies add former ninth overall pick to 40-man roster

The 22-year-old could still use some minor-league reps, but he’s not too far off his MLB debut.

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MLB News / Just Baseball / April 17, 2024

Hitting Prospect Roundup: Zac Veen’s Early Bounceback

Each week, we’ll be doing a prospect roundup for pitchers and hitters. Offensively, there’s surely going to be more standouts from a week-to-week basis and I admittedly won’t be able to get to everyone.

Colorado Rockies News / Inside The Diamonds / January 23, 2024

Player Profile: Zac Veen

Zac Veen was born in Port Orange, Florida, on December 12, 2001. He played high school baseball at Spruce Creek High School in Port Orange, FL. He was the top-ranked outfielder and the top-ranked overall player in Florida.