Eugenio Velez 2B FA Thu 3/26/15 5:38 PM
Eugenio Velez
2B FA
Velez was reassigned to minor league camp Thursday, Bill Chastain of MLB.com reports.
Velez provides some versatility both at the dish (switch-hitter) and in the field, but he's nothing more than an organizational depth option at this point in his career. While Velez went 5-for-15 with one strikeout with the big club this spring, he's hit just .241/.287/.367 in parts of five seasons at the major league level, the last of which was in 2011.
Eugenio Velez 2B FA Fri 12/12/14 5:26 PM
Eugenio Velez
2B FA
Velez signed a minor-league contract containing a spring training invite with the Rays, Marc Topkin if the Tampa Bay Times reports.
This is a depth move for the Rays, with Velez offering no fantasy value.
Eugenio Velez 2B FA Fri 3/14/14 8:28 PM
Eugenio Velez
2B FA
Brewers reassigned UTIL Eugenio Velez, OF Kevin Mattison, C Matt Pagnozzi and RHP Dustin Molleken to minor league camp.
The 31-year-old Velez had a chance to make the team as a utility player with a strong showing in Arizona, but hit a paltry .056 (1-for-18) in his limited chances. He'll provide depth at Triple-A.
Eugenio Velez 2B FA Tue 10/1/13 5:20 PM
Eugenio Velez
2B FA
Brewers re-signed UTIL Eugenio Velez to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.
Velez, 31, is a .241/.287/.367 career hitter in 718 major league plate appearances. He seems doubtful to crack the Brewers' Opening Day roster in 2014.
Eugenio Velez 2B FA Fri 7/26/13 5:47 PM
Eugenio Velez
2B FA
Brewers signed INF/OF Eugenio Velez to a minor league contract; assigned him to Triple-A Nashville.
Velez was released by the Blue Jays over the weekend after .270/.372/.437 with seven home runs and 21 stolen bases in 69 games in Triple-A. He'll serve as organizational depth for Milwaukee.
Eugenio Velez 2B FA Mon 7/22/13 3:40 PM
Eugenio Velez
2B FA
Blue Jays released INF/OF Eugenio Velez.
Velez was batting .270/.372/.437 with seven home runs and 21 stolen bases in 69 games this season for Triple-A Buffalo. He'll have little trouble finding a new team.
Eugenio Velez 2B FA Tue 12/11/12 12:33 PM
Eugenio Velez
2B FA
Blue Jays signed INF/OF Eugenio Velez to a minor league contract.
The deal includes an invitation to major league spring training. Velez, 30, batted .280/.358/.449 with 11 home runs, 58 RBI and 37 stolen bases with the Cardinals' Triple-A affiliate this past season. He'll need to have a big spring to win a spot on the Opening Day roster.
Eugenio Velez 2B FA Tue 11/6/12 11:13 AM
Eugenio Velez
2B FA
Eugenio Velez elected free agency.
Velez did not appear in a game at the major league level in 2012, but posted a solid .280/.358/.449 line with 11 homers, 58 RBI and 37 steals at Triple-A Memphis. The switch-hitting utility man could generate some interest on the free agent market.
Eugenio Velez 2B FA Wed 12/21/11 3:51 PM
Eugenio Velez
2B FA
Cardinals signed INF-OF Eugenio Velez to a minor league contract.
Velez, 29, went 0-for-37 with the Dodgers this past season and batted .339/.371/.463 with two homers, 31 RBIs and 33 runs in 55 games with Triple-A Albuquerque. The switch-hitting utility man offers some organizational depth.
Eugenio Velez 2B FA Tue 10/4/11 3:13 PM
Eugenio Velez
2B FA
Dodgers sent INF-OF Eugenio Velez outright to Triple-A Albuquerque.
Velez managed no hits in 40 plate appearances with the Dodgers this season. He's never had much big league success and will likely open the 2012 season in Triple-A.