LF,RF,DH - St. Louis Cardinals
- Age 27
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
Availability
Nelson Velazquez went 1-for-5 in the doubleheader against the Brewers with a home run, one run scored and two RBI.
Fantasy Impact
Velazquez did all his damage in the second game after getting just one pinch-hit appearance in game one's loss. Through 22 games, he’s batting .269 with four homers, 12 RBI, 10 runs scored, a .385 wOBA and a 20% strikeout rate.
Nelson Velazquez went 2-for-2 in win over the Braves with a home run, one run scored, one RBI and one walk.
Fantasy Impact
After Tuesday's win over Atlanta, Velazquez is batting .316 with three home runs, seven RBI, seven runs scored and a .429 wOBA through 16 games. His playing time has been sporadic, starting only three of his team's last 10 games.
Nelson Velazquez went 1-for-4 in a 9-2 win over the Mets with a home run, one run scored, two RBI and one strikeout.
Fantasy Impact
After Wednesday's win, Velazquez is batting .364 with two homers, six RBI, and five runs scored through eight games. He's started only three of his team's last nine games.
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.
