LF,RF,DH - St. Louis Cardinals
- Age 27
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
Availability
Nelson Velazquez went 2-for-3 in Friday's win over the Cubs with a home run, one walk, two runs scored and three RBI.
Fantasy Impact
Velazquez was called up from Triple-A on Friday and made the most of his season debut. He had two hard-hit balls and didn't strike out in his four plate appearances. The Cardinals face a couple of lefties in the next week, so Velazquez may see some more opportunities.
The Cardinals selected the contract of Nelson Velazquez from Triple-A Memphis.
Fantasy Impact
Velazquez will add a bat off the bench for St. Louis. Cesar Prieto was optioned as the corresponding move.
Cardinals outfielder Nelson Velázquez is expected to make the Opening Day roster.
Fantasy Impact
Velázquez has enjoyed a torrid spring, hitting .333 with four home runs and a double across 39 trips to the plate. The 27-year-old last appeared in the big leagues with the Royals in 2024 and has hit .212 with 31 home runs, seven stolen bases, and a .719 OPS across 194 big league games.
The Cardinals signed OF Nelson Velázquez to a minor league contract.
Fantasy Impact
The deal includes an invite to spring training. Velazquez played for the Royals and Pirates organizations last season with a stint in Mexico in between. He'll compete for a platoon role in the Cardinals lineup.
The Pirates signed OF Nelson Velázquez to a minor league contract.
Fantasy Impact
Velazquez lands a fresh start in Pittsburgh after not being able to establish himself in the Royals organization.
