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Yanks overtake Red Sox for wild card with doubleheader sweep

Luis Gil posted his third straight scoreless start to begin his career, Luke Voit and Giancarlo Stanton homered, and the New York Yankees beat Boston 2-0 to sweep a doubleheader

AUGUST 17, 2021 • Associated Press

Contract selected by Yankees Velazquez had his contract selected by the Yankees on Monday.

Impact Velazquez joined New York on a minor-league deal during the offseason and will receive a big-league chance after spending the first four months of the season in the minors. The 27-year-old has an .845 OPS with 26 stolen bases in 69 games for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and will provide depth at shortstop with Gleyber Torres (thumb) landing on the injured list.

AUGUST 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from 40-man roster Velazquez cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Velazquez appeared in 40 games for the Orioles during the shortened 2020 season, but he failed to get into a rhythm as he slashed .159/.274/.206 with three RBI and four stolen bases prior to being sent down in September. He won't have a spot on the 40-man roster heading into the offseason, and it's unclear how much major-league playing time he could see in 2021.

OCTOBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down Saturday Velazquez was optioned to the Orioles' alternate training site Saturday.

Impact Velazquez had been on the major-league roster for the entire season until Saturday, but he had an inconsistent role as he slashed .159/.274/.206 with three RBI and four stolen bases over 53 at-bats. Right-hander Evan Phillips was recalled to fill a bullpen role for the Orioles.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Hamels yields 3 runs in Braves debut, a 5-1 loss to Orioles

Cole Hamels finally got on the mound in an Atlanta uniform, allowing three runs to the Baltimore Orioles before reaching his predetermined pitch count in the fourth inning, and the...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • Associated Press

Dodgers beat Padres, become 1st to clinch postseason berth

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • Associated Press

Alonso, Conforto lead Mets to 7-6 win over Orioles

Pete Alonso hit his second dramatic homer in a week Wednesday night, when his shot to center field leading off the eighth inning lifted the New York Mets to a 7-6 win over the Balt...

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • Associated Press

Records fourth steal Velazquez went 0-for-2 with a stolen base and a walk in Friday's 6-3 win over the Yankees in Game 2 of their doubleheader.

Impact Velazquez drew the walk in the sixth inning and stolen second base. It's his fourth steal of the year. The 26-year-old has added two RBI and eight runs scored across 62 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to bench Velazquez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays.

Impact Velazquez had started the past two days at shortstop and went hitless with a walk in six plate appearances, but he'll give way to Pat Valaika in the series finale. Both Velazquez and Valaika are both still expected to see additional opportunities in the middle infield for at least the next week and a half after Jose Iglesias (quadriceps) was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday.

AUGUST 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Baltimore Orioles: Andrew Velazquez Shines on Defense Against Blue Jays One thing about the Baltimore Orioles is certain: the team plays better on the road. And, it showed again last night as the Baltimore Oriole...

AUGUST 18, 2020 • BIRDSWATCHER.COM

Steals base in win Velazquez went 2-for-4 with an RBI triple, two runs scored and a stolen base in Saturday's 7-3 win over the Nationals.

Impact Velazquez plated Bryan Holaday with his RBI triple in the second inning. In the sixth, Velazquez got aboard with a fielder's choice and stole second. The 26-year-old has mostly served in a bench role this season. He's compiled just the one steal, one RBI, five runs scored and a .192 batting average across 27 plate appearances.

AUGUST 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Surging Orioles drop Nationals into cellar with 7-3 victory

The Baltimore Orioles struck early against Washington Nationals lefty Patrick Corbin and got a home run from Rio Ruiz in a 7-3 victory, capping another disappointing day for the de...

AUGUST 16, 2020 • Associated Press

Duvall's homer in 9th inning lifts Braves past Marlins 2-1

AUGUST 16, 2020 • Associated Press

Starting in third straight Velazquez will start at shortstop and bat eighth Sunday against the Rays.

Impact He'll crack the starting nine for the third day in a row while top shortstop Jose Iglesias works through a quadriceps injury. The Orioles are labeling Iglesias as day-to-day for now, so Velazquez's run of regular starts could soon come to an end. The 26-year-old is still looking for his first hit of 2020 after having gone 0-for-8 with two strikeouts while appearing in five games to date.

AUGUST 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Iglesias (quadriceps) remains out of the lineup Saturday against the Rays.

Impact Iglesias will sit for the third straight game due to quad soreness. Andrew Velazquez will again start at shortstop in his absence.

AUGUST 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles claim INF Andrew Velazquez off waivers from Indians SARASOTA, Fla. (AP)The Baltimore Orioles claimed infielder Andrew Velazquez on waivers from the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday. Velazquez, a...

FEBRUARY 19, 2020 • CENTRALILLINOISPROUD.COM

Orioles claim INF Andrew Velazquez off waivers from Indians SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles claimed infielder Andrew Velazquez on waivers from the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday.

FEBRUARY 19, 2020 • QCONLINE.COM

Orioles claim INF Andrew Velazquez off waivers from Indians SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles claimed infielder Andrew Velazquez on waivers from the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday.

FEBRUARY 19, 2020 • LACROSSETRIBUNE.COM

Orioles claim INF Andrew Velazquez off waivers from Cleveland SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles claimed infielder Andrew Velazquez on waivers from the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday.

FEBRUARY 19, 2020 • ARGUS-PRESS.COM

Orioles claim INF Andrew Velazquez off waivers from Cleveland The Baltimore Orioles have claimed infielder Andrew Velazquez on waivers from the Cleveland Indians

FEBRUARY 19, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Orioles claim INF Andrew Velazquez off waivers from Cleveland SARASOTA, Fla. - The Baltimore Orioles claimed infielder Andrew Velazquez on waivers from the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday.Velazquez, a 25...

FEBRUARY 19, 2020 • WINNIPEGFREEPRESS.COM

Orioles claim INF Andrew Velazquez off waivers from Cleveland The Baltimore Orioles have claimed infielder Andrew Velazquez on waivers from the Cleveland Indians

FEBRUARY 19, 2020 • DAILYJOURNAL.NET

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