Andrew Velazquez Stats

The Los Angeles Angels placed infielder Andrew Velazquez (knee) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with a right meniscus tear and recalled infielder Michael Stefanic from Triple-A Salt Lake in a corresponding move. Velazquez tore his meniscus in the game on Tuesday against the Cleveland Guardians and will miss the rest of the 2022 season. Barring any setbacks over the winter, the 28-year-old should be just fine for the start of next year. In a career-high 125 games (349 plate appearances) in his first year in Anaheim, Velazquez slashed just .196/.236/.304 with nine home runs, 28 RBI, 37 runs scored and 17 stolen bases.

4 months ago

Los Angeles Angels infielder Andrew Velazquez will keep the shortstop job once infielder David Fletcher (hip) returns from surgery on both of the adductor muscles in his legs. Velazquez isn't doing anyone any favors with his batting average -- he's hitting just .193 (27-for-140) on the year -- but he is in the top 10 in the American League in stolen bases with eight in 44 games for the Halos. The 27-year-old switch-hitter batted .224/.235/.358 with one home run, six RBI and four stolen bases in 28 games with the New York Yankees last year. With the shortstop job locked down in Anaheim, Velazquez is worth rostering in deep mixed and AL-only leagues for his speed alone.

over 6 months ago

The Los Angeles Angels made two additions to their 40-man roster Friday, claiming infielder Andrew Velazquez from the Yankees and selecting homegrown infielder Brendon Davis. The move prevents Davis from opting for minor-league free agency. While neither is expected to have a fantasy impact in 2022, each has some pedigree. Velazquez stole four bases in 28 games this season, while Davis slashed .290/.361/.561 with 30 homers and 16 steals across three minor-league levels. Davis is worth keeping an eye on, though he appears ticketed for Triple-A to start 2022.

over a year ago