LF,RF,DH - St. Louis Cardinals NRI
- Age 27
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
2026 Outlook
- Draft Rank (ECR)
- H #687
- Best / Worst
- #639 / #639
- ADP
- N/A
Eligibility
- Yahoo
- LF,RF
- ESPN
- RF,DH
- CBS
- DH
Availability
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.
Nelson Velazquez (calf) is back in right field and hitting cleanup for Friday’s spring game against the Angels, per team updates, after exiting Wednesday with calf cramps.
Fantasy Impact
Velazquez, sidelined briefly by calf cramps, resumes play Friday but struggles with a 2-for-16 spring mark over eight games. His Opening Day roster spot remains shaky, limiting his fantasy appeal to deeper leagues for now.
