Nelson Velázquez
LF/RF/DH KC
Wed 8/23/23 1:22 PM

Velazquez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Athletics.
EDGE Analysis
Velazquez appears to have inherited the role that Edward Olivares had occupied for Kansas City before being optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Aug. 13. Though the righty-hitting Velazquez should play regularly versus southpaws, he'll be more of a part-time option against right-handed pitching. He'll sit for the second time in three games while the Athletics bring righty Adrian Martinez to the hill for the series finale.

Nelson Velázquez
LF/RF/DH KC
Sat 8/19/23 12:02 PM

Velazquez will sit Saturday against the Cubs.
EDGE Analysis
Velazquez went 0-for-3 in the series opener against his former team Friday and won't get a second chance against the team that dealt him for reliever Jose Cuas at the deadline just yet. Dairon Blanco will start in right field.

Nelson Velázquez
LF/RF/DH KC
Fri 8/18/23 12:53 PM

Velazquez went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Thursday's 6-4 loss to the Mariners.
EDGE Analysis
Velazquez is finding a groove with the Royals with three multi-hit efforts and four homes over his last six games. The 24-year-old outfielder is seeing time between right field and designated hitter, putting some pressure on Drew Waters and Matt Beaty for playing time. Velazquez is batting .288 with seven homers, 11 RBI, 14 runs scored and two doubles over 55 plate appearances between the Cubs and the Royals this season.

Nelson Velázquez
LF/RF/DH KC
Tue 8/15/23 4:51 PM

Velazquez is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mariners.
EDGE Analysis
Velazquez was called up by Kansas City on Thursday and started the past three games, going 4-for-12 with two homers and three RBI. He could see semi-regular playing time going forward following the demotion of Edward Olivares, who leads the club in starts at designated hitter this season.

Nelson Velázquez
LF/RF/DH KC
Sat 8/12/23 11:19 PM

Velazquez went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Saturday's loss against the Cardinals.
EDGE Analysis
Velazquez tagged Steven Matz for a two-run home run in the third inning that plated Kyle Isbel. He's now homered in back-to-back games and is hitting 3-for-8 (.375) with a solo home run and a two-run home run since being called up by the Royals.

Nelson Velázquez
LF/RF/DH KC
Sat 8/12/23 12:35 PM

Velazquez went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 12-8 win over the Cardinals.
EDGE Analysis
Velazquez's first at-bat as a Royal ended up over the bench, as he took St. Louis starter Adam Wainwright deep to open the second inning. Through 36 plate appearances between the Cubs and the Royals this year, Velazquez has four homers, seven RBI and two doubles while hitting .273. His time with the big club may be short -- he was brought up as outfield depth while Drew Waters is on the bereavement list.

Nelson Velázquez
LF/RF/DH KC
Thu 8/10/23 3:14 PM

The Royals recalled Velazquez from Triple-A Omaha on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Velazquez will suit up in a Royals uniform for the first time on Thursday with a spot on the bench. He was traded from the Cubs on July 31 where the 24-year-old had a .934 OPS through 32 plate appearances. In his six games in Triple-A Omaha, the outfielder tallied one hit in 22 at bats.

Nelson Velázquez
LF/RF/DH KC
Mon 7/31/23 8:38 PM

The Cubs traded Velazquez to Kansas City on Monday in exchange for Jose Cuas.
EDGE Analysis
Velazquez has been effective during his limited opportunities in the majors this year, going 7-for-29 with three homers and six RBI in 13 games with the Cubs. However, the 24-year-old outfielder will report to Triple-A Omaha,. He holds a .797 OPS through 332 plate appearances at that level this season.

Nelson Velázquez
LF/RF/DH KC
Mon 5/8/23 3:45 PM

The Cubs optioned Velazquez to Triple-A Iowa on Monday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Velazquez has posted a .933 OPS with three home runs in 13 games with the big club this season but is being sent out in favor of Christopher Morel, who was summoned from Triple-A. Velazquez had started just three of the last nine contests.

Nelson Velázquez
LF/RF/DH KC
Sun 5/7/23 12:44 PM

Velazquez is starting in right field and batting sixth in Sunday's game against the Marlins.
EDGE Analysis
Velazquez will get the start with Seiya Suzuki receiving a day off. Since Suzuki returned to the team in mid-April after recovering from an oblique strain, the Cubs have been pretty set in the outfield with him, Cody Bellinger and Ian Happ as regular starters. That leaves Velazquez as a bench option most days with limited fantasy appeal.