The exodus of Angels to Atlanta continues. Alongside David Fletcher and Max Stassi being dealt to the ATL, longtime shortstop Andrew Velazquez signed with the Braves on a minor-league contract.
According to MLB Trade Rumors, the Braves have inked two players to minor league contracts — Andrew Velazquez and Ben Bowden. Velazquez appeared in 54 games for the Angels before being waived and claimed by the Braves.
Just weeks after non-tendering Andrew Velazquez, the Atlanta Braves have brought the infielder back into the organization. Per the team's transaction
The Braves brought in Andrew Velazquez as infield depth in September, but he never saw any time on the major league roster. Andrew Velazquez began the season with the Los Angeles Angels, where he saw action in 54 games at the major league level.
The Braves dropped three players from their 40-man roster Wednesday. The Atlanta Braves announced trio of roster moves Wednesday that removes three players from their 40-man roster.
Atlanta Braves news and notes from Tuesday Shortly after being recalled to the Atlanta Braves, right-hander Michael Soroka is headed to the injured list after experiencing numbness in his fingers.
One former member of the New York Yankees is on the move. Former Yankees infielder Andrew Velazquez officially was claimed off waivers by the Atlanta
The Braves announced that they have claimed infielder Andrew Velazquez off waivers from the Angels and optioned him to Triple-A. To make room on their 40-man roster, they transferred right-hander Yonny Chirinos to the 60-day injured list.
The day after the Angels lost the Oakland Athletics in a 2-1 ballgame that would make the Halos 64-72 on the season a costly mistake cost Andrew Velazquez his spot on the Angels' roster.
The Angels roster has been shaken up a little bit before they take on the A's in Sunday's series finale. The Halos sent down Andrew Velazquez to Triple-A Salt Lake City.
Jo Adell and Mickey Moniak are each one-time top prospects who have struggled in multiple big league looks, while Andrew Velazquez was the team's primary shortstop in 2022.
One of the most unsung contributors of the 2022 regular season was the performance of veteran infielder Andrew Velazquez, who filled in around the Los Angeles Angels infield when they needed a steady glove.
Acquired in an offseason waiver claim from the New York Yankees, Andrew Velazquez was an unsung hero for the Los Angeles Angels and general manager Perry Minasian when they needed infield reinforcements.
Urshela, 31, spent the year as the Twins’ primary third baseman. He hit .285/.338/.429 with 13 home runs and 27 doubles across 551 trips to the plate.
The Los Angeles Angels will get another look at their potential future shortstop when they host the Oakland A's on Wednesday night in Anaheim, Calif.
The Los Angeles Angels selected the contract of Double-A infield prospect Livan Soto prior to Saturday’s game against the Seattle Mariners. Amid injuries to David Fletcher and Andrew Velazquez, the Angels turned to one of the best gloves in their farm system.
The Angels are going to select the contract of infield prospect Livan Soto, reports Daniel Álvarez-Montes of El Extra Base. He will take the active roster spot of fellow infielder David Fletcher, who was already reported to be headed to the injured list.
The Angels announced Wednesday that infielder Andrew Velazquez has been diagnosed with a torn meniscus in his right knee and has been placed on the 10-day injured list.
As injuries piled up in the Los Angeles Angels infield, Andrew Velazquez has been an everyday starter for a majority of the season. He has played in 124 of the Angels 141 games, and although he’s been elite defensively, he has struggled mightily at the plate.
After ending a six-game losing streak emphatically on Friday, the visiting Los Angeles Angels will be out to clinch their three-game series with the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday afternoon.
Well, it took 14 games to figure it out, but the Los Angeles Angels have finally ended their losing streak. A 5-2 win over the Boston Red Sox got them back in the win column and allowed them to gain a game on Boston in the American League Wild Card race.
Velazquez just wanted to be a Yankee from the beginning! Since baseball shut down in March of last year, we have kept you posted on what the Yankees have been up to on social media.
With Gleyber Torres and Gio Urshela fighting their way back from injury, the New York Yankees had a depletion of talent in the infield. Looking for more defensively stout options, the Yankees settled on Andrew Velazquez, a journeyman since his inception into professional baseball in 2012.
The Yankees have signed infielder Andrew Velazquez to a minor league deal. Velazquez chose to become a free agent after the Orioles outrighted him off their 40-man roster at season’s end.
It was the most successful time in Orioles history. Three seasons, three pennants, and 318 regular season wins, but only one World Series title. In 1970,
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