Zac Veen called up by Rockies after impressive minor league season
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 1:23 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026

The Colorado Rockies have called up outfielder Zac Veen ahead of a game on August 12, 2026. Veen, who struggled in a brief stint in the majors last season, excelled in Triple-A this year with a.327 batting average, 24 home runs, and 18 stolen bases over 100 games. His strong performance included notable improvements in plate discipline and quality of contact. With the Rockies facing challenges in clearing a path for playing time, Veen's promotion presents an opportunity for him to contribute to the team moving forward. The Rockies are looking to balance their lineup amid the addition of Veen and the presence of established players like Mickey Moniak and Jake McCarthy.
- •Zac Veen was called up by the Rockies on August 12, 2026.
- •He hit.327 with 24 home runs in Triple-A this season.
- •Veen returns after a brief and unsuccessful previous major league stint.
- •The Rockies face lineup complications with Veen's promotion.
- •Team's future looks brighter with new leadership and talent.
- 1:23 PMCBS Sports — Three up, three down: Zac Veen finally gets his opportunity after a breakout season in the minors
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