Struggling with a high number of injuries to key players, the Minnesota Twins recalled Quebecer Édouard Julien from their Saint-Paul branch in order to maintain their position as leader in the Central Division, in the American.
For the native of Quebec, it is a second recall this season, he who kept an average of .222 in eight games during his first stint in the big leagues. Of note, Julien had two home runs in his first 27 batting appearances.
The one who batted for a .286 average since his demotion in the AAA greatly deserved his recall, because he continues to attract the attention of the leaders of the Twins with his performances.
The Twins are on the road right now, in California specifically to face the Angels. Yesterday, Rocco Baldelli’s men lost their flag by a score of 5-4 against their rivals, who also find themselves in a fairly good position in the standings. The Angels are third in the West, four games behind the Texas Rangers.
For their part, despite a 24-21 record, the Twins sit first in their division.
It’s hard to predict what role Julien will play in Baldelli’s short-term strategy, but one thing is certain, he is well positioned on the team’s chessboard and the Twins leaders see him in their soup.
Thanks to this reminder, Édouard Julien will be the only Quebecer to play in the Majors at this time.
Charles Leblanc, Abraham Toro and Otto Lopez are all currently playing in the AAA. They haven’t had their chance yet this year.
