Nelson Velazquez

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.

Nelson Velázquez left Wednesday’s Cactus League game against the Mariners due to a calf cramp, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Fantasy Impact

Manager Matt Quatraro downplayed the severity of Velázquez’s injury, suggesting it shouldn't keep him sidelined for long. The 26-year-old has struggled at the plate this spring, going just 2-for-16 with two runs scored over eight games. He remains in the mix for a key role in the Royals’ outfield heading into the regular season.