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Fri Jun 9 202316:16Vince Velasquez Undergoes Season-Ending Surgery
Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Vince Velasquez (elbow) underwent season-ending right elbow surgery, according to sources. It's a pretty disappointing development for everyone involved after Velasquez was initially diagnosed with elbow inflammation when he landed on the injured list on May 28. The 31-year-old right-hander was in the midst of a solid first season in Pittsburgh before the injury, going 4-4 with a 3.86 ERA (3.90 FIP), 1.31 WHIP, 14 walks and 37 strikeouts in eight starts covering 37 1/3 innings. It's a tough development for Vasquez, as he's set to be a free agent this winter. Fantasy managers in deep-mixed, single-year leagues that had been stashing him can now safely send him to the waiver wire.
Source: Pittsburgh PG - Jason MackeyRotoBaller.com
Sun May 28 202316:04Vince Velasquez Placed On The 15-Day Injured List
Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitcher Vince Velasquez (elbow) has been placed on the 15-day injured list with right elbow discomfort. Velasquez, who was just activated from the IL prior to Saturday's start against the Mariners, only lasted two innings in the outing before being pulled. He's heading for his second stint on the injured list due to inflammation in the same elbow. He should be out a while this second time around. Meanwhile, Cody Bolton was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis in a corresponding move.
Source: Justice Delos Santos of MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Sat May 27 202321:21Vince Velasquez Removed With Elbow Discomfort
Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitcher Vince Velasquez (elbow) was removed from Saturday's start against the Seattle Mariners with right elbow discomfort. He allowed four runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out three across two innings before leaving. The 30-year-old just returned from the injured list on Saturday after missing the last few weeks with elbow inflammation. He exited Saturday's game with inflammation in the same elbow and is considered day-to-day. Velasquez owns a 3.86 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, and 37 strikeouts over 37 1/3 innings in 2023. The veteran right-hander's next start is in question, and the Pirates should have an update on Velasquez after further evaluation.
Source: Justice delos SantosRotoBaller.com
Sat May 27 202313:08Vince Velasquez Activated From The IL, Will Start Saturday
Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitcher Vince Velasquez (elbow) was activated from the 15-day injured list and will start Saturday against the Seattle Mariners. The 30-year-old hurler missed three weeks with right elbow inflammation but he's ready to go for Saturday's tilt in Seattle. Velasquez had quietly put together a great first season with the Pirates, recording a 3.06 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, and 34:13 K/BB ratio over 35 1/3 innings (seven starts). He should be up for streaming consideration against the Mariners' struggling offense
Source: Pittsburgh PiratesRotoBaller.com
Wed May 24 202316:15Vince Velasquez Likely To Return This Weekend
Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton said that starting pitcher Vince Velasquez (elbow) will likely return from the injured list to face the Seattle Mariners this weekend. Mitch Keller and Roansy Contreras are slated to start the first two games of the series, so Velasquez will likely return on Sunday and bump Luis L. Ortiz from Pittsburgh's rotation. In his only minor-league rehab start for Triple-A Indianapolis last Saturday, Velasquez tossed 4 2/3 scoreless innings with four strikeouts. The 30-year-old right-hander should have a pretty normal pitch count in his first start back, but fantasy managers should still consider him a bit risky. Velasquez has been solid in seven starts for the Bucs in 2023, posting a 3.06 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 34 K's in 35 1/3 frames.
Source: MLB.com - Justice delos SantosRotoBaller.com
Wed May 17 202312:33Vince Velasquez To Throw Side Session Wednesday
Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Vince Velasquez (elbow) will throw a side session on Wednesday and make a minor-league rehab start later in the week with Triple-A Indianapolis, according to director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk. Velasquez threw a successful live batting practice session on Monday and is getting close to a rehab assignment. The 30-year-old right-hander is on the shelf with inflammation in his right elbow, but barring a setback, he should be back in Pittsburgh's starting rotation soon. Before his arm injury, he had been impressive, sporting a 3.06 ERA (4.04 FIP), 1.16 WHIP, 13 walks and 34 strikeouts in 35 1/3 innings over his first seven starts of the season.
Source: Pittsburgh PG - Jason MackeyRotoBaller.com
Wed May 10 202312:55Vince Velasquez To Throw Live Batting Practice Next Week
Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Vince Velasquez (elbow) will throw live batting practice early next week, and the team is optimistic he'll miss the minimum amount of time on the injured list, according to director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk. Velasquez was placed on the 15-day injured list on May 5 with right-elbow inflammation, but he could return to the team's starting rotation around May 20. The 30-year-old veteran has been solid through his first seven starts for the Bucs in 2023, posting a 3.06 ERA (4.06 FIP), 1.16 WHIP, 13 walks and 34 strikeouts in 35 1/3 innings pitched. There isn't a ton of upside with Velasquez, but he's at least worth streaming in deeper leagues if he continues to pitch well upon his return from the injured list.
Source: Pittsburgh PG - Jason MackeyRotoBaller.com
Fri May 5 202314:42Vince Velasquez Placed On 15-Day Injured List
Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Vince Velasquez (elbow) has been placed on the 15-day injured list on Friday. The right-hander was forced to exit early during his start on Thursday due to right elbow discomfort. He downplayed the issue, but clearly it's a little more serious than a day-to-day injury. That being said, the Pirates plan on having Velasquez undergo additional testing. It's uncertain who is going to take his spot in the starting rotation. Right-hander Chase De Jong has been activated and recalled to the MLB, so he'll likely get a chance. Velasquez has posted a 3.06 ERA (3.79 FIP), 1.17 WHIP, 12 walks and 32 strikeouts through seven starts this season.
Source: Pittsburgh PiratesRotoBaller.com
Thu May 4 202316:06Vince Velasquez Leave's Early With Right-Elbow Discomfort
Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Vince Velasquez (elbow) left his start early on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Rays due to right-elbow discomfort, the team announced. Velasquez's velocity took a dip in the ballgame as well, and he was removed in the bottom of the fourth inning after he allowed a run on two hits (one home run) while walking one and striking out two in three innings of work. There's a good chance the 30-year-old veteran will need to go on the injured list, but we'll update you when we know more about the injury. Before his start against Tampa, Velasquez had an 18-inning scoreless streak going and had an impressive 3.06 ERA (3.79 FIP), 1.17 WHIP, 12 walks and 32 strikeouts in 32 1/3 innings over his first six starts of the year.
Source: The Athletic - Rob BiertempfelRotoBaller.com
Tue Dec 6 202215:13Vince Velasquez Agrees With Pirates
According to a tweet from ESPN's Kiley McDaniel, the Pittsburgh Pirates reportedly have an agreement with right-hander Vince Velasquez. McDaniel tweeted the following on Tuesday: "Source: Free agent RHP Vince Velasquez has an agreement on a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates." Velasquez appeared in 27 games for the Chicago White Sox last season, nine of which were starts. He pitched to a 4.78 ERA and a 4.25 FIP in 75.1 innings of work for the American League Central franchise while logging 69 strikeouts compared to just 25 walks. The veteran also registered a hold while pitching out of the bullpen.
Source: Kiley McDanielRotoBaller.com
Fri Jun 3 202216:50Vince Velasquez Lands On Injured List
The Chicago White Sox placed starting pitcher Vince Velasquez (groin) on the 15-day injured list on Friday with a left groin strain. The move is retroactive to May 31. Velasquez was scheduled to start the series opener on Friday against the Tampa Bay Rays, but that assignment will now go to Davis Martin, who was called up from Triple-A Charlotte. Once Velasquez returns from the injured list, there's a good chance he'll be in a relief role. The 29-year-old right-hander has been inconsistent in eight outings (seven starts) for the White Sox, allowing 21 earned runs on 36 hits while striking out 33 and walking 14 in 35 2/3 innings. Martin, 25, performed well in his first major league start on May 17, giving up one run while fanning seven and walking one in five innings against the Kansas City Royals.
Source: White Sox TwitterRotoBaller.com
Sun Mar 13 202223:29Vince Velasquez Agrees With White Sox
Free-agent right-hander Vince Velasquez agreed to an undisclosed deal with the Chicago White Sox on Sunday, pending a physical, according to sources familiar with the situation. Not much went right for Velasquez in 2021, as he had a 6.30 ERA and 1.48 WHIP with 101 strikeouts and 49 walks in 94 1/3 innings over 25 appearances (21 starts) for the Philadelphia Phillies and San Diego Padres. The 29-year-old wasn't much better in the shortened 2020 season, when he had a 5.56 ERA in nine outings (seven starts) over 34 innings for the Phillies. In seven major league seasons, Velasquez has a 4.95 ERA and 1.39 WHIP with a 9.9 K/9 in 651 innings. He shouldn't be on anyone's fantasy radar right now.
Source: FanSided - Robert MurrayRotoBaller.com
Wed Sep 15 202119:58Vince Velasquez Signed By Padres, Could Start This Weekend
The San Diego Padres signed starting pitcher Vince Velasquez to a minor league contract on Wednesday. According to multiple sources, the Padres are planning to add Velasquez to the team's active 28-man roster and he will start a game during this weekend's series against the St. Louis Cardinals. The 29-year-old veteran was released by the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday. He was in the midst of rehabbing a finger injury when he was cut. Velasquez appeared in 21 games for the Phillies this year and made 17 starts, going 3-6 with a 5.95 ERA and 1.48 WHIP. We'll see if the Padres can help turn his season around, but fantasy managers should steer clear for now.
Source: San Diego PadresRotoBaller.com
Tue Sep 14 202119:58Vince Velasquez Released By Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies released starting pitcher Vince Velasquez (finger) on Tuesday and he is now a free agent. Velasquez was on the injured list and in the midst of a rehab assignment when he was designated for assignment this weekend, which meant that he couldn't be placed on waivers for other teams to claim. The 29-year-old had spent the last six years with the Phillies. He was having one of his worst seasons with the team this year as he had gone 3-6 with a 5.95 ERA and 1.48 WHIP over 21 appearances (17 starts).
Source: MLB Trade RumorsRotoBaller.com
Wed Sep 8 202121:38Vince Velasquez Looks Good In Second Rehab Start
Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Vince Velasquez (finger) was sharp in his second rehab start, striking out nine over 3.2 innings while allowing one run on one hit and one walk. Velasquez has been out of action since late July after a blister placed him on the injured list on August 2. He should be close to returning to the Phillies, and they'll most likely continue to roll with a four-man rotation until then. Fantasy managers should look elsewhere on the waiver wire amid his comeback as he's posted a 5.95 ERA with 85 K and 45 BB over 81.2 IP.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Sat Jul 31 202110:56Vince Velasquez Turns In Another Rough Start At Pirates
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Vince Velasquez allowed five earned runs in two innings pitched to take the loss Friday at Pittsburgh. Velasquez has not completed the third inning in three of his last four starts. The right-hander's ERA is up to a ghastly 5.95 as he's given up 24 earned runs over his last 15 2/3 innings pitched. The Phillies traded for one starter at the trade deadline, so Velasquez appears to still have a job in the rotation, but teams with division-title aspirations often don't employ starters with an ERA near six. Philly doesn't have a replacement readily available, but Velasquez is not a viable fantasy option if he makes his next scheduled start at Washington.
Source: ESPN.comRotoBaller.com
Sat Jul 31 202102:55Joey Votto homers for 7th straight game, 1 shy of MLB record
NEW YORK (AP) — Joey Votto homered for the seventh straight game, one shy of a major league record, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the New York Mets 6-2 on Friday night. Jonathan India went deep twice for the Reds, including a leadoff shot that came on Carlos Carrasco’s first pitch with the Mets. Acquired from Cleveland in January, the veteran right-hander finally made his New York debut after recovering from a hamstring injury. It was an up-and-down day for the Mets, who made a big deal to get Javier Báez from the Chicago Cubs before baseball’s trade deadline — and then revealed injured ace Jacob deGrom will be shut down for two more weeks because of inflammation in his pitching elbow, making it unlikely he’ll rejoin the NL East leaders before September. Báez was acquired from the Cubs along with right-hander Trevor Williams for outfield prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong, the Mets’ first-round pick in the 2020 amateur draft. Báez is expected to join the Mets on Saturday and will play shortstop... [More]
Sat Jul 31 202102:05Joey Votto homers for 7th straight game, 1 shy of MLB record
NEW YORK (AP) — Joey Votto homered for the seventh straight game, one shy of a major league record, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the New York Mets 6-2 on Friday night. Jonathan India went deep twice for the Reds, including a leadoff shot that came on Carlos Carrasco’s first pitch with the Mets. Acquired from Cleveland in January, the veteran right-hander finally made his New York debut after recovering from a hamstring injury. It was an up-and-down day for the Mets, who made a big deal to get Javier Báez from the Chicago Cubs before baseball’s trade deadline — and then revealed injured ace Jacob deGrom will be shut down for two more weeks because of inflammation in his pitching elbow, making it unlikely he’ll rejoin the NL East leaders before September. Báez was acquired from the Cubs along with right-hander Trevor Williams for outfield prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong, the Mets’ first-round pick in the 2020 amateur draft. Báez is expected to join the Mets on Saturday and will play shortstop... [More]
Sat Jul 31 202101:25Joey Votto homers for 7th straight game, 1 shy of MLB record
NEW YORK (AP) — Joey Votto homered for the seventh straight game, one shy of a major league record, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the New York Mets 6-2 on Friday night. Jonathan India went deep twice for the Reds, including a leadoff shot that came on Carlos Carrasco’s first pitch with the Mets. Acquired from Cleveland in January, the veteran right-hander finally made his New York debut after recovering from a hamstring injury. It was an up-and-down day for the Mets, who made a big deal to get Javier Báez from the Chicago Cubs before baseball’s trade deadline — and then revealed injured ace Jacob deGrom will be shut down for two more weeks because of inflammation in his pitching elbow, making it unlikely he’ll rejoin the NL East leaders before September. Báez was acquired from the Cubs along with right-hander Trevor Williams for outfield prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong, the Mets’ first-round pick in the 2020 amateur draft. Báez is expected to join the Mets on Saturday and will play shortstop... [More]
Sat Jul 31 202100:35Joey Votto homers for 7th straight game, 1 shy of MLB record
NEW YORK (AP) — Joey Votto homered for the seventh straight game, one shy of a major league record, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the New York Mets 6-2 on Friday night. Jonathan India went deep twice for the Reds, including a leadoff shot that came on Carlos Carrasco’s first pitch with the Mets. Acquired from Cleveland in January, the veteran right-hander finally made his New York debut after recovering from a hamstring injury. It was an up-and-down day for the Mets, who made a big deal to get Javier Báez from the Chicago Cubs before baseball’s trade deadline — and then revealed injured ace Jacob deGrom will be shut down for two more weeks because of inflammation in his pitching elbow, making it unlikely he’ll rejoin the NL East leaders before September. Báez was acquired from the Cubs along with right-hander Trevor Williams for outfield prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong, the Mets’ first-round pick in the 2020 amateur draft. Báez is expected to join the Mets on Saturday and will play shortstop... [More]
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