The Rockies are heading into the offseason with two young names positioned to matter in a big way by 2027: Zac Veen and Condon.
Veen’s rise has been one of the better stories in the organization. The 24-year-old left fielder turned a rough 2025 season, injuries and all, into a much stronger 2026 campaign, one that ended with Colorado’s Minor League Player of the Year honor.
After the way he bounced back, the expectation is that he’ll be on the 40-man roster and slotted somewhere around No. 6 or No. 7 in the lineup. Colorado needs him to come out of the gate in April 2027 and keep producing.
He has the kind of bat that can stack up doubles and homers, and if he gives the Rockies a full season, he could help reshape the offense.
Condon is the other name drawing plenty of attention. He’s 23 now, and the sense around the club is that his arrival is coming soon.
The Rockies need to give him a real shot at big-league experience in 2027, and the best move would be to bring him up as a starter in April rather than waiting until midseason. He’s done the work in the minors, and the profile is clear: size, strength, and enough experience to handle a full rookie season.
His numbers back that up. Condon finished the year at .273 with a .904 OPS and 27 home runs.
That homer total is his best since 2024, when he was with the Georgia Bulldogs and hit 37, which remains his career high. The power is real enough to point toward multiple 30-homer, 100-RBI seasons, and the Rockies see him as a future cleanup hitter.
There’s also more than one place for him to fit. Condon can play first base, though TJ Rumfield is holding that spot after a sensational rookie season. Even so, Colorado’s outfield depth could become a real strength with Condon, Veen, Jake McCarthy, and others in the mix.
Spring training should give the staff a good look at where everyone belongs. For now, the bigger picture is easy to see: Veen and Condon are two prospects the Rockies believe can be part of the team at Coors Field for years.
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