Andrew Velazquez

The Rangers signed SS Andrew Velazquez to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Fantasy Impact

Velazquez will enter spring training competing for a depth role in the infield for Texas. He has not appeared in the majors the past two seasons.

The Yankees signed Andrew Velazquez to a minor league deal.

Fantasy Impact

The deal also includes an invite to spring training. He will likely open the season in Triple-A for the Yankees.

The Atlanta Braves have outrighted infielder Andrew Velazquez to Triple-A Gwinnett.

Fantasy Impact

The Braves acquired Velazquez from the Angels to serve as infield depth in 2023 but he never appeared in the big leagues with the Braves. He hit just .173 with two homers in 81 at-bats with the Angels before hitting just .217 with one stolen base across 14 games with Gwinnett.

Andrew Velazquez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 2-0 win over the Blue Jays.

Fantasy Impact

Out of absolutely nowhere, Velazquez has decided to find his power stroke. The defensive-minded infielder has now homered in back-to-back games and has three in the last week to bring his season total to eight now. He is finally above the Mendoza line at .201 on the season, and that should be a sign itself to not roster the 28-year-old in fantasy.

Andrew Velazquez went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run, a single and another run scored in Friday's 12-0 win over the Blue Jays.

Fantasy Impact

After not homering since June, Velazquez now has two long balls in the last week as he continues his hot streak in August. This month, the infielder is slashing .326/.354/.500 in 46 at-bats to bring his season-long batting average to an even .200. Although this stretch is encouraging, he should not be rostered for fantasy purposes.