Andrew Velazquez - Swats first homerVelazquez went 1-for-3 with a solo home run Sunday in a 7-5 victory versus the Pirates.ImpactVelazquez hadn't started a game since before the All-Star break coming into the weekend, but he found his name in the starting lineup for the second straight day Sunday as a result of Zach Neto's back injury. Velazquez made the most of the opportunity, slugging his first homer of the season in the fifth inning. The speedy infielder is still slashing just .200/.308/.289 on the campaign, and with Neto possibly returning to action Tuesday, Velazquez will likely return to a bench role soon.
JULY 24, 2023•ROTOWIRE