The Minnesota Twins optioned rookie infielder Edouard Julien to Triple-A St. Paul on Thursday to make room for second baseman Jorge Polanco (hamstring) on the active roster after his return from the 10-day injured list. It's a tough break for the 24-year-old prospect, who MLB Pipeline has ranked as the team's No. 4 prospect, but he was hitting .210 (13-for-62) overall with two doubles, four home runs and eight RBI in his first 19 MLB contests. Julien will head back to the minors so that he can play regularly, but if the Twins need another infielder again, he might be their first call. The left-handed hitter combines a patient approach at the plate with above-average power for a second baseman.

Minnesota Twins second baseman Edouard Julien was called up from Triple-A St. Paul ahead of Saturday's game with the Los Angeles Angels. Jorge Polanco (hamstring) hit the injured list with a hamstring strain earlier in the day, paving the way for the rookie's return to the majors after a brief stay earlier this year. Julien is Minnesota's number-four overall prospect and has gone 6-for-29 with two homers and four RBI so far in the bigs. The 24-year-old was not in Saturday's lineup, but he came in to relieve Byron Buxton (calf) who exited the outing early. Julien is not a must-add fantasy player at this time, but he will see increased playing time in Polanco's stead.

Minnesota Twins rookie second baseman Edouard Julien is getting the nod in the leadoff spot for the Twins on Sunday against the New York Yankees and right-hander Gerrit Cole. Julien also hit leadoff for Minnesota on Saturday and appears to be settling into the top spot in the lineup against right-handed pitchers despite getting just two hits in his first 14 major-league at-bats with a solo home run, one walk and three strikeouts in his first four games. Outfielder Byron Buxton remains at designated hitter and is batting third in the lineup against New York's ace. The leadoff spot gives the 23-year-old Julien more DFS upside, but he's hard to recommend on Sunday against one of the most dominant strikeout pitchers in the game.

Minnesota Twins second baseman Edouard Julien had a memorable day at the dish on Thursday, going 2-for-5 with his first career hit and home run in an 11-2 drubbing of the New York Yankees. Interestingly enough, the hit and home run came in separate at-bats but were both in the first inning of this one. The 23-year-old top prospect was leading off for the Twins today, and based on his performance, he could stay at that spot until Jorge Polanco (knee) is ready to return. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues who are in need of a second baseman may want to take a flier on Julien and see if he can continue impressing.

Minnesota Twins infield prospect Edouard Julien is making his major-league debut on Wednesday against the Chicago White Sox and right-hander Lucas Giolito, starting at second base and batting eighth in the lineup. Julien was called up from Triple-A St. Paul to take the roster spot of Joey Gallo (side), and the Twins could use him in the short term with Jorge Polanco (knee) still on the injured list and Carlos Correa day-to-day with back spasms. The 23-year-old Julien is Minnesota's No. 4 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, and he has intriguing power skills for a middle infielder. He's also patient and takes plenty of walks. Julien should play regularly at the keystone, at least until Polanco returns, so he shouldn't command a huge waiver-wire investment in single-year leagues.

The Minnesota Twins are calling up 96th overall prospect Edouard Julien on Tuesday, according to Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic. The 23-year-old second baseman is slashing .276/.417/.517 with a pair of homers and one stolen base across eight games at Triple-A. With the club's list of injuries continuing to grow after Joey Gallo hit the IL, they had an open roster spot available. It isn't clear if Julien will be in the starting lineup on most occasions, but he offers solid power and on-base ability with a bit of speed, considering his 19 stolen bases over 113 games in 2022. Fantasy managers can leave him on the waiver wire unless he earns everyday at-bats.

Minnesota Twins' fourth-ranked prospect Edouard Julien had to leave a spring training game against the Pirates after sustaining a left ankle sprain. The second baseman had a great spring with a 1.114 OPS in 23 spring training at-bats and a 1.821 OPS in the World Baseball Classic for the Canadian national team. The Twins optioned the 23-year-old to Double-A on March 14, where he put up a .422 wOBA in 2022. The Quebec native will likely see some plate appearances with the Twins this year, but the magnitude of those appearances will depend entirely on the health of the oft-injured Jorge Polanco and Nick Gordon.