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Kansas City Royals AL Central
Nelson Velazquez • #17 • OF
Status:In the minors (on 40-man roster)
Ht/Wt:6'0", 190 lbs.
Born:Dec 26, 1998 (25 yrs) in Carolina, PUR
Experience:1 years
Drafted:Drafted by Chicago Cubs in 2017 (5/165).
Acquired:Acquired in a trade with Chicago Cubs in 2023.
Bats:R
Throws:R
Nelson Velazquez
06/24/2024
8:37pm
Optioned to Triple-A
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The Royals optioned Velazquez to Triple-A Omaha on Monday.
06/23/2024
5:52pm
Back in lineup Sunday
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Velazquez will serve as the designated hitter and bat seventh in Sunday's series finale against the Rangers.
06/22/2024
6:08pm
Sitting again Saturday
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Velazquez is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Texas.
06/21/2024
8:04pm
Absent from lineup again
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Velazquez is not in the lineup for Friday's contest versus the Rangers.
06/16/2024
5:42pm
Not starting Sunday
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Velazquez is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers.
06/14/2024
10:36pm
Getting breather Friday
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Velazquez is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Dodgers.
06/09/2024
2:47pm
Out of lineup Sunday
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Velazquez is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Mariners.
06/06/2024
1:53pm
Exiting starting nine Thursday
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Velazquez is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Guardians.
06/02/2024
6:12pm
Taking seat Sunday
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Velazquez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres.
06/01/2024
5:09pm
Goes yard Friday
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Velazquez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional RBI in Friday's 11-8 loss to the Padres.
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