Vince Velasquez Stats

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Vince Velasquez allowed three runs across four innings in a no-decision versus the Nationals on Sunday. Velasquez allowed four hits and a walk, needing 80 pitches to complete four innings. He did pick up four strikeouts and has 52 punch-outs this season in just 43 2/3 innings, but that's where the positives end for the right-hander. Velasquez has a 4.33 ERA this season; according to his FIP (5.56) and xERA (5.02), he's lucky to have that mark. Velasquez will face either the Yankees or Dodgers in his next start. Fantasy managers should avoid either matchup.

5 days ago

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Vince Velasquez allowed six runs in just three innings pitched in a Memorial Day loss to the Reds. Velasquez struggled with his control in this one as he allowed three walks, not ideal in homer-happy Great American Ballpark as Cincinnati tagged him for two homers. Velasquez had been pitching well as his ERA in May had been 1.11 in 24 1/3 innings this month. The 28-year-old righty has the occasional matchup where he should be started, but unless he gets his 14.4 percent walk rate under control Velasquez will be prone to these blow-up starts. He'll try and bounce back in a tough matchup with that Nationals on Sunday.

11 days ago

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Vince Velasquez (finger) was a late scratch from Thursday's game against the Miami Marlins. He is reportedly dealing with a right index finger issue, but is hopeful to make his next start. David Hale took the mound as the emergency starter for the Phillies on Thursday. He allowed one earned run with four strikeouts through three innings of work. Velasquez is scheduled to take the mound versus the Miami Marlins for his next start. Hale might be asked to make another start if Velasquez is unable to pitch. However, Hale won't be worth looking at in fantasy leagues since this sounds like a minor issue for Velasquez.

22 days ago