Edouard Julien
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April 1, 2026
Sits for third time in four games
Julien is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays.
Analysis
Julien started at designated hitter in the Rockies' first two games of the season, but he's now been left out of the lineup three times in the last four contests, with each of those absences coming against right-handed pitchers. Rather than leaning on Julien as the regular DH, Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer seems content to rotate a number of players at that spot.
March 31, 2026
Not in Tuesday's lineup
Julien is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays.
Analysis
Julien has gone 1-for-7 with a double and four strikeouts while starting three of Colorado's first four games of the season, and he'll hit the bench for Tuesday's contest. T.J. Rumfield will shift to designated hitter and Willi Castro to first base, opening up the keystone for Ryan Ritter.
March 29, 2026
Exiting lineup Sunday
Julien is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.
Analysis
Julien served as the Rockies' designated hitter in the first two games of the season, going 1-for-5 with a double. Though he should have a fairly clear path to at-bats while Mickey Moniak (finger) is on the shelf, Julien will be the odd man out of the lineup Sunday. Hunter Goodman will get a day off from catching but stick in the starting nine at DH.
March 27, 2026
Starting at DH in opener
Julien will start at designated hitter and bat eighth in Friday's opener in Miami.
Analysis
The placement of Mickey Moniak (finger) on the 10-day injured list will free up some at-bats at DH and in the outfield for the Rockies. Julien will get the first crack at DH, though the spot is likely to be a revolving door. The 26-year-old was acquired from the Twins over the offseason.