Availability
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.
The Royals released Nelson Velazquez.
Fantasy Impact
Velazquez will look to land with another opportunity with a different organization.
The Royals have outrighted Nelson Velazquez to Triple-A Omaha.
Fantasy Impact
Velazquez posted a .208 batting average in 24 at-bats this spring and is no longer on the Royals' 40-man roster. He will look to find his swing in Triple-A to earn a spot on the roster later in the season.