NELSON VELÁZQUEZ NEWS

Back in lineup Sunday Velazquez will serve as the designated hitter and bat seventh in Sunday's series finale against the Rangers.

Impact Velazquez was originally slated to sit for the fourth consecutive game Sunday, but he was inserted into the lineup after Adam Frazier was scratched due to a right thumb sprain he sustained in Saturday's 6-0 loss. Velazquez will look to take advantage of the opportunity as he faces off against the returning Max Scherzer on Sunday.

JUNE 23 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting again Saturday Velazquez is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Texas.

Impact Velazquez will be out of the lineup Saturday for the third straight game. The lefty-hitting Vinnie Pasquantino will serve as the designated hitter and bat third against Rangers right-hander Jon Gray.

JUNE 22 • ROTOWIRE

Nelson Velazquez, Royals bid to avert sweep vs. Padres Nelson Velazquez is rediscovering his power stroke.As the Kansas City Royals bid to salvage the finale of their three-game series against th...

JUNE 2 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Nelson Velazquez (2 HRs), Royals overpower Twins Nelson Velazquez went 2-for-4 with two home runs and three RBIs and the Kansas City Royals pulled away for a 6-1 win over the Minnesota Twin...

MAY 30 • THESTATE.COM

Clubs pair of homers Velazquez went 2-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI in Wednesday's 6-1 win over the Twins.

Impact Velazquez looks to be regaining his power swing with four homers over his last seven contests. He's still lacking in overall consistency at the plate -- he was hitless in his previous three games before his strong effort Wednesday. The 25-year-old is up to seven long balls on the year while adding 19 RBI, 24 runs scored, one stolen base and a .224/.292/.410 slash line over 47 contests. Velazquez is seeing steady playing time between the corner outfield spots and designated hitter.

MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Knocks homer Velazquez went 1-for-2 with a solo home run, two walks and two total runs scored in Wednesday's 8-3 win over the Tigers.

Impact Velazquez had sat out the previous two games, suggesting he could be losing some playing time versus right-handed pitchers. He looked solid against Tigers lefty ace Tarik Skubal, taking him deep in the fourth inning. Velazquez is barring a meager .224 (11-for-49) in May, but he's hit two homers and driven in five runs over his last five games. The outfielder is slashing .226/.295/.368 with four homers, 13 RBI, 20 runs scored, one stolen base and seven doubles over 146 plate appearances this season. He's struggled to consistently tap into power as he did with 17 homers over 53 games a year ago, so it's possible Velazquez could continue to lose playing time to Adam Frazier or Freddy Fermin if he can't turn things around.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Retreats to bench Wednesday Velazquez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mariners.

Impact Velazquez hasn't fully regained an everyday role yet, but he started each of the last four games (two against right-handers, two against left-handers) and is in the midst of a five-game hitting streak in which he's slashed .375/.412/.625. Even so, Velazquez will find himself as the odd man out of the lineup Wednesday while the Royals give Salvador Perez a day off behind the plate while keeping his bat in the starting nine at DH.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Royals' Nelson Velazquez looks to continue hot streak vs. Mariners Judging by what they saw after acquiring Nelson Velazquez at the trade deadline last year, the Kansas City Royals expected big things from t...

MAY 15 • THESTATE.COM

Sitting for Game 2 Velazquez is out of the lineup for Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the White Sox.

Impact Velazquez went 1-for-4 with a double and a run in Game 1, but he'll take a seat in the nightcap after making 12 straight starts. Salvador Perez will serve as the designated hitter while Freddy Fermin starts behind the plate.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Records steal Saturday Velazquez went 2-for-5 with one RBI, a stolen base and one run scored in Saturday's 11-7 win over the Mets.

Impact Velazquez was one of six Royals to log multiple hits Saturday. He's known for his power more than his speed -- this was his first steal and attempt since 2022. He's earned a significant role early in 2024, slashing .333/.385/.521 with two home runs, seven RBI, eight runs scored and three doubles over 13 contests as the Royals' primary designated hitter.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Launches homer in win Velazquez went 2-for-3 with a solo homer, a walk and two runs scored in Sunday's 11-0 win over the Twins.

Impact Velazquez singled in the first inning and walked and scored in the second frame before launching a solo homer off of reliever Cole Sands in the bottom of the sixth. The outfielder was making only his second start of the season, but if he can keep producing like he did Sunday, he'll see an uptick in playing time as the season goes on.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Sunday's lineup Velazquez is not in Sunday's lineup against the Yankees.

Impact Velazquez hit .244 with nine home runs, 17 runs and 20 RBI over 23 games in a huge month of September. It would seem that he played well enough down the stretch to enter 2024 as a regular in the middle of the Royals' lineup.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from lineup Velazquez is out of the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Tigers.

Impact It's a routine day off for Velazquez, who had started each of the previous 11 contests for the Royals. Drew Waters will occupy right field Thursday while Edward Olivares serves as the designated hitter.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes deep twice Velazquez went 2-for-3 with two solo homers in Sunday's 6-5 win over the Astros.

Impact Velazquez tallied the first Royals run of the game with his 380-foot homer off Hunter Brown in the second inning. He wasn't done for the day, as he returned and cranked a 396-foot solo shot the next inning, again off Brown. Velazquez has been on a torrid power tear lately, hitting five home runs over the past nine games. The former Cub is slashing .239/.313/.632 with 14 homers, 25 runs and 27 RBI over 36 games since joining the Royals.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches 15-homer mark Velazquez went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Guardians.

Impact Velazquez's first-inning blast was all the Royals needed to earn the win. The outfielder has gone a modest 15-for-55 (.273) in September, but seven of his hits have left the yard. He's up to 15 homers, 31 RBI, 30 runs scored, six doubles and no stolen bases while slashing .244/.313/.622 over 46 contests between the Royals and the Cubs this season. The 24-year-old outfielder's power has helped him early fairly steady playing time over the last month.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Smacks 14th homer Velazquez went 1-for-3 with a home run, one RBI and two runs scored in Monday's 6-4 win over Cleveland.

Impact Velazquez launched a 425-foot solo home run off Cal Quantrill in the sixth inning to chase the Guardians' starter from the game. The 24-year-old has been a steady source of power since arriving from the Cubs at the trade deadline. Velazquez has hit .235/.303/.602 with 11 homers, 21 RBI and 20 runs in 31 games with the Royals.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Smacks homer in win Velazquez went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Friday's 4-2 win over the Astros.

Impact He's not seeing a full-time role in September, but Velazquez has made the most of his playing time with five homers over his last 11 games. He's hitting .289 this month, which has gotten him up to a .246/.305/.619 slash line with 13 homers, 24 RBI, 25 runs scored and five doubles over 41 games between the Royals and Cubs. Velazquez should continue to see a bit more than a typical platoon role while filling in at designated hitter and the corner outfield spots.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting again Wednesday Velazquez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox.

Impact Velazquez has a 1.028 through 10 games in September but will sit Wednesday for the third time in Kansas City's past five contests. Edward Olivares is serving as the designated hitter and has earned a larger share of playing time with four home runs, three doubles and 10 RBI since being called up by the Royals when rosters expanded Sept. 1.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Game 2 Velazquez isn't in the Royals' lineup for Tuesday's nightcap against the White Sox.

Impact Velazquez went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in Game 1 of Tuesday's twin bill, and he'll get a chance to rest while Dairon Blanco starts in right field with Salvador Perez operating as the Royals' DH.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets breather Sunday Velazquez is absent from the lineup Sunday at Toronto.

Impact This looks to be a routine day of rest for Velazquez, who went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts in Saturday's loss to the Blue Jays but still boasts a .916 OPS across his first 87 plate appearances with Kansas City. Edward Olivares is filling the DH role Sunday as Drew Waters patrols right field.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps up power binge Velazquez went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 6-4 loss to the White Sox.

Impact This was Velazquez's third straight game with a homer, and he's already gone deep four times over six contests in September. The outfielder is 8-for-24 (.333) this month, which has helped him become a near-everyday player in the Royals' lineup. For the year, he's batting .250 and slugging .644 with 12 homers and 23 RBI over 36 games between the Royals and the Cubs.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Smacks another homer Velazquez went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Tuesday's 7-6 win over the White Sox.

Impact Velazquez already has three homers in September, which comes after he hit five long balls in his first 17 games with the Royals. The outfielder's power has helped him earn consistent playing time since he was traded from the Cubs. For the season, the 24-year-old has a .250/.306/.630 slash line with 11 homers, 21 RBI, 23 runs scored and five doubles over 108 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches double digit homers Velazquez went 1-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and one run scored in Monday's 12-1 win over the White Sox.

Impact Velazquez hit a ball 419 feet for his tenth homer (sixth with the Royals) of the season in the fourth inning. The 24-year-old drew his tenth straight start and appears to be gaining the trust of manager Matt Quatraro. Velazquez has hit .250 with three homers, nine RBI and six runs in 36 plate appearances over that 10-game span.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes deep in win Velazquez went 2-for-5 with a two-run homer, a double and two runs scored in Friday's win over Boston.

Impact Velazquez capped off a six-run sixth inning and 13-run game by Kansas City with his ninth homer of the year. He entered Friday in a 3-for-28 skid with just one home run during that span. The 24-year-old now has 13 extra-base hits to go along with an .886 OPS through 91 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swats eighth homer Velazquez went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Mariners.

Impact Velazquez started his Royals career hot, but he had gone 1-for-16 across his previous six games. His homer Sunday prevented Kansas City from getting shut out. For the year, he has eight long balls, 14 RBI, 17 runs scored and two doubles while batting .239 with an .886 OPS over 75 plate appearances. He should see plenty of playing time against left-handed pitchers, but he has not been exclusively limited to a short-side platoon role with the Royals so far.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE