Hector Velázquez Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 0" / 180 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 11/26/1988 (35)
- Experience
- 3
- College
- None
Hector Velázquez Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Hector Velázquez News
The Baltimore Orioles claimed pitcher Hector Velazquez off of waivers on Sunday, per MASNSports.com's Roch Kubatko. The 31-year-old was designated for assignment on Thursday after posting a 5.63 ERA in 56 1/3 innings pitched for the Red Sox in 2019. Per Kubatko, the O's view Velazquez more of a long reliever than as a starter. Regardless of his role with the team, Velazquez's 17% career strikeout rate offers little fantasy value.
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Hector Velazquez finished just 2 1/3 innings after allowing three runs on five hits, while striking out one and walking two against the Blue Jays on Thursday. It was Velazquez's first start since May 18 but he didn't take advantage of the opportunity. The righty threw just 28 strikes in 50 pitches, so it's clear why he wasn't effective. Splitting the year as a starter and reliever, he's 1-3 with a 5.65 ERA in 43 innings pitched. It's to be seen if Velazquez will get another chance to start, but the Red Sox are struggling to fill their fifth rotation spot. The All-Star break is coming up so we'll have to see which route the Red Sox go, but even if the 30-year-old does get more starts, he'd be far from a viable fantasy option.
The Boston Red Sox have placed relief pitcher Hector Velazquez (back) on the 10-day injured list with a lower-back strain. The right-hander was struggling so far this season out of the 'pen, compiling a 5.97 ERA and 1.44 WHIP through 18 appearances, seven of which were starts. This injury could be the reason for his early season struggles, as he has shown he can handle pitching in the big leagues before. Mike Shawaryn has been called up to take his spot in the bullpen. Neither player has any fantasy value.