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On minor-league IL Velazquez (undisclosed) was placed on the minor-league 7-day IL on Tuesday, per the Salt Lake Bees' official site.

Impact The exact nature of Velazquez's injury hasn't been clarified, though the issue appears to have occurred on a swing he took in the fifth inning during a game April 28. Velazquez left that contest early and hasn't played since. The shortstop is slashing .182/.316/.348 with two homers, six RBI and five stolen bases over 82 plate appearances with Salt Lake this season.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A level Velazquez was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake by the Angels on Friday, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Impact Velazquez is excellent defensively, but he holds a career .192/.240/.295 batting line in 530 total plate appearances at the MLB level. He played in 125 games for the Angels in 2022, and it's a better sign for the team's chances in 2023 that he will not be part of the Opening Day roster.

MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs start in center field Velazquez is starting in center field for the Angels in Monday's Cactus League contest versus the Guardians, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Velazquez has played the outfield a decent amount in the minors, but his major-league experience is almost exclusively on the infield. However, the 28-year-old's best chance to be useful to the Angels is as a super utility player so he's going to see some action all over the field this spring.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Done with switch hitting Velazquez said Monday he will no longer switch hit and will instead exclusively bat right-handed, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Velazquez briefly dropped switch hitting last season before a season-ending knee injury, and he'll now hit exclusively right-handed going forward. The 28-year-old had a .540 OPS across 125 games last season, with similarly poor results against both types of pitcher. Velazquez isn't guaranteed a spot on the Halos' Opening Day roster, though his elite defense at shortstop and speed could make him a solid bench piece.

MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In Sunday's lineup Velazquez (knee) is starting at shortstop and batting ninth in Sunday's spring game against the White Sox, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Velazquez underwent surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee in September but is ready for Cactus League action. The 28-year-old had a .540 OPS in 125 games last season and should serve as a reserve shortstop for the Angels in 2023.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will return to switch hitting Velazquez (knee) said Sunday that he intends to return to switch hitting this season, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Impact Velazquez dropped switch hitting for a portion of last season to focus on batting right-handed, but he doesn't intend to continue that trend in 2023. He wasn't very effective from either side of the plate in 2022, though he did fare far better as a righty, batting .238 from that side of the plate versus .168 as a lefty. In any case, Velazquez could see fewer opportunities this season with Anthony Rendon and David Fletcher back healthy and new additions Brandon Drury and Gio Urshela further clogging up spots in the infield.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Varsho, Arozarena, Gonsolin make MLB arbitration cutoff

Arizona catcher Daulton Varsho was the last of 30 players who made the cutoff for salary arbitration, which was set at 2 years, 128 days of major league service, up from 2 years, 1...

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • Associated Press

Athletics face the Angels leading series 1-0

The Oakland Athletics face the Los Angeles Angels, leading the series 1-0

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • Associated Press

Athletics begin 3-game series with the Angels

The Oakland Athletics host the Los Angeles Angels to open a three-game series

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • Associated Press

Rangers enter matchup with the Angels on losing streak

The Texas Rangers head into the matchup against the Los Angeles Angels after losing four straight games

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • Associated Press

Looking at normal offseason Velazquez is doing well after undergoing knee surgery Sept. 13, and he's expected to have a normal offseason, per MLB.com.

Impact Velazquez tore the meniscus in his right knee during a game Sept. 13 and had surgery four days later. That went well according to Angels head athletic trainer Mike Frostad, and Velazquez should be able to have a normal offseason routine in preparation for spring training. The fifth-year pro impressed with his defense this year but slashed a meager .196/.236/.304 over 349 plate appearances, contributing nine home runs, 28 RBI and 17 stolen bases.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Detmers pitches Angels past Rangers 4-1 for 5th straight win

The Los Angeles Angels beat the Texas Rangers 4-1 for their fifth consecutive victory

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • Associated Press

Rangers visit the Angels to start 3-game series

The Los Angeles Angels open a three-game series at home against the Texas Rangers on Friday

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • Associated Press

Athletics aim to end 3-game losing streak, take on the Angels

The Oakland Athletics head into the matchup against the Los Angeles Angels as losers of three in a row

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels and Oakland Athletics meet in game 2 of series

The Los Angeles Angels lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Oakland Athletics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • Associated Press

Angels host the Athletics in first of 3-game series

The Los Angeles Angels host the Oakland Athletics to open a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • Associated Press

Twins and Angels meet in series rubber match

The Minnesota Twins and Los Angeles Angels meet on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • Associated Press

Twins bring 5-game losing streak into matchup against the Angels

The Minnesota Twins will try to break a five-game skid when they play the Los Angeles Angels

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • Associated Press

Rangers and Angels meet to decide series winner

The Texas Rangers and Los Angeles Angels meet on Thursday with the winner claiming the three-game series

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • Associated Press

Angels try to end 4-game road losing streak, play the Rangers

The Los Angeles Angels will try to break their four-game road slide in a matchup against the Texas Rangers

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • Associated Press

Shifts to 60-day IL Velazquez (knee) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Saturday.

Impact Velazquez's move to the 60-day IL is simply procedural, as the Angels announced this week that the shortstop will be shut down for the remainder of the season after suffering a torn right meniscus. He underwent surgery Saturday, per Sarah Valenzuela of the Los Angeles Times. He'll likely be ready for spring training in 2023, while Livan Soto was called up to provide additional depth in the Angels' infield.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners take 6-game road win streak into matchup with the Angels

The Seattle Mariners hit the road against the Los Angeles Angels looking to continue a six-game road winning streak

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • Associated Press

Ramírez homers as Guardians beat Angels for 6th straight win

José Ramírez hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the eighth inning, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-3 for their sixth consecutive victory

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • Associated Press

Angels shortstop Andrew Velazquez headed for season-ending surgery Velazquez, who had just begun experimenting with hitting exclusively right-handed with encouraging early returns, suffered a torn meniscus T...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • DAILYNEWS.COM

Shut down with torn meniscus Velazquez was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a right meniscus tear.

Impact Velazquez sustained the injury in Tuesday's game against the Guardians and will be sidelined for the remainder of the season after receiving the diagnosis. The 28-year-old played in a career-high 125 games in 2022 and slashed .196/.236/.304 with nine homers, 37 runs, 28 RBI and 17 stolen bases. Velazquez will soon undergo surgery and is facing a recovery timetable of approximately 6-to-8 weeks, so he should be back to full strength for spring training.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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