VINCE VELASQUEZ NEWS

Expected to make next start Pirates general manager Ben Cherington told reporters Sunday on his 93.7 The Fan radio show in Pittsburgh that x-rays returned negative on Velasquez's ankle and that he's expected...

Impact Velasquez turned his left ankle during Saturday's start against the White Sox; and outing in which he allowed five runs over 2.2 innings before departing. If healthy, the 30-year-old is scheduled to face the Cardinals next weekend.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates' Vince Velasquez struggles in 2nd start, departs early from blowout loss to White Sox Vince Velasquez had an early opportunity to show his former team why he’s deserving of a rotating spot. The brain trust of his previous empl...

APRIL 9, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

White Sox slug their way past McCutchen, Pirates 11-5

Yasmani Grandal, Luis Robert, Oscar Colás had two hits and drove in two runs each to lead the Chicago White Sox past the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-5

APRIL 9, 2023 • Associated Press

Lasts 4.2 frames in season debut Velasquez (0-1) took the loss Sunday in Cincinnati, allowing three runs on five hits and one walk across 4.2 innings. He struck out three.

Impact The veteran right-hander threw 53 of his 86 pitches for strikes and was hurt by the long ball, as Jason Vosler and T.J. Friedl each delivered solo homers. Velasquez kept the Pirates within striking distance, but the offense was unable to get him off the hook for the loss. The 30-year-old's lines up to take the mound against the White Sox next weekend.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Key misses against Reds cost Vince Velasquez in Pirates debut Vince Velasquez didn’t pitch horribly, but he did miss a couple of key spots during a 3-1 loss against the Reds on Sunday.

APRIL 2, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Vosler, Friedl homer to support Ashcraft in Reds' victory

Graham Ashcraft pitched seven solid innings, Jason Vosler and TJ Friedl hit solo home runs and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-1 on Saturday

APRIL 2, 2023 • Associated Press

Reds and Pirates meet, winner takes 3-game series

The Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates play on Sunday with the three-game series tied 1-1

APRIL 2, 2023 • Associated Press

Ends exhibition season well Velasquez allowed one earned run on three hits and three walks while striking out seven across five innings in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Orioles.

Impact Velasquez has had an inconsistent exhibition season, and he ended Grapefruit League action with a 5.79 ERA and 1.50 WHIP. While the majority of those runs came in one outing, he also walked a troubling nine batters across 14 innings of work. Velasquez will start the season in the Pirates' rotation, but he's worked primarily out of the bullpen for the last few seasons and will likely return to that role at some point in 2023.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vince Velasquez and his many weapons clicking a good sign for Pirates Vince Velasquez had all of his pitches working Saturday, which should be a really good sign for the Pirates.

MARCH 26, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Vince Velasquez struggles, offense quiet in Pirates' lopsided loss to Orioles SARASOTA, Fla. — The offensive resurgence the Pirates enjoyed over the past three spring training games came to a screeching halt. Meanwhile...

MARCH 19, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Sharp in spring outing Velasquez allowed one hit and stuck out three while walking none across three scoreless innings Wednesday against the Orioles in Grapefruit League action.

Impact Velasquez made his second appearance as a Pirate, and he's now allowed only one earned run across five innings. He did surrender two free passes in his opening start, but he showed improved control against the Orioles. Velasquez signed a one-year deal with Pittsburgh this offseason and is expected to open the campaign in the rotation.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

New Pirate Vince Velasquez can relate to Mississippi State pitcher's ambidextrous dominance Pirates starter Vince Velasquez knows all about ambidextrous pitching, something Jurrangelo Cijntje is doing at Mississippi State.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

On the clock: New timer will affect more than just pitchers

Of all of baseball’s tweaks under Commissioner Rob Manfred, the pitch clock might be the one that affects the most players

FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • Associated Press

Pirates GM Cherington wants to add more starting pitching

Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington says he'd like to add more to a team that's played

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • Associated Press

What does Vince Velasquez hope to find with Pirates? 'Light at the end of the tunnel' The veteran right-hander will get a chance to win a rotation spot this spring. "This is an opportunity to really start all over," he said.

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Pirates sign RHP Velasquez in hopes of bolstering rotation

The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed right-handed pitcher Vince Velasquez to a one-year, $3.15 million contract

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • Associated Press

Pirates sign Vince Velasquez to one-year contract The Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday signed right-handed pitcher Vince Velasquez to a one-year contract for the 2023 season. “We are happy to b...

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • MLB.COM

Deal becomes official Velasquez's signing of a one-year, $3.15 million contract with the Pirates was formally announced by the team Tuesday.

Impact Velasquez operated in a swingman role for the White Sox last season but will open 2023 in the Pirates' rotation. As far as his fantasy outlook for next season, Velasquez is likely best left to NL-only leagues.

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 8, 2022 • MLB.COM

Appears in relief Velasquez allowed one run on two hits and two walks while striking out five over 3.1 innings in Wednesday's 10-1 loss to the Twins.

Impact Starter Davis Martin was pulled from the game early due to biceps tightness after surrendering seven runs over 1.2 innings, and Velasquez was called upon to relieve him. Velasquez allowed two inherited runners to score but settled in after that, allowing just one earned run over 3.1 innings. Over 75.1 innings working mostly out of the bullpen this season, Velasquez owned a 4.78 ERA with 69 strikeouts.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lasts four innings in no-decision Velasquez allowed two runs on three hits and two walks while striking out four in four innings during Sunday's win over the Tigers. He didn't factor into the decision.

Impact Although the White Sox planned for a bullpen game Sunday, Velazquez gave the team decent length by tossing 62 pitches (42 strikes) over four innings. However, he was forced to settle for the no-decision since most of the team's offensive production came after his departure. Over five appearances (one start) since the start of September, the right-hander has posted a 6.00 ERA and 1.11 WHIP in nine innings. Velazquez will likely head back to the bullpen following Sunday's outing.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting bullpen game Sunday Velasquez is starting Sunday's game against the Tigers, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Impact Tanner Banks, who was recalled from Triple-A, should provide length out of the bullpen in what amounts to a bullpen game. Velasquez has thrown four innings once in the last few months, and has generally thrown fewer than three innings recently, so he probably won't go deep enough to qualify for the win.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

James Fegan: Vince Velasquez was activated off the injured... - The Athletic Vince Velasquez was activated off the injured list on Monday. Since he's been working exclusively as a reliever during his rehab assignment,...

AUGUST 15, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Reinstated from injured list Velasquez (finger) was reinstated from the 15-day injured list Monday.

Impact Velasquez sustained a finger injury in early July but spent the last two weeks on a rehab assignment at Triple-A Charlotte and posted a 4.76 ERA and 1.59 WHIP in 5.2 innings over four appearances. While he's worked as a starter and reliever in the majors this year, he'll pitch out of the bullpen now that he's healthy.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to return as reliever Velasquez (finger) is likely to return as a multi-inning reliever once he is activated from the injured list, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Impact Velasquez has served as both a starter and reliever for the White Sox this season, though he was appearing out of the bullpen prior to suffering a finger injury. He is set to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte in the coming days and could be back quickly if he is only being asked to work a couple innings per appearance.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE