Nelson Velazquez

Nelson Velazquez is not in the Royals lineup on Wednesday against the Brewers.

Fantasy Impact

Velazquez picked up one hit in Tuesday's loss against Milwaukee. MJ Melendez moves to left field in his absence.

Nelson Velazquez is back in the Royals lineup on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Velazquez is back after getting the afternoon off on Sunday. He is starting in left field and hitting No. 8 in the lineup.

Nelson Velazquez is not in the Royals lineup on Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

Velazquez gets the afternoon off with Jon Gray on the mound for the Rangers. Salvador Perez moves over to designated hitter in his absence.

Nelson Velazquez went 2-for-3 with two runs, a home run, and two RBI in a commanding 10-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox.

Fantasy Impact

This performance was impressive from Velazquez; however, fantasy managers should keep an eye on his high strikeout rate (36.8%), which could pose a risk to his playing time and batting average throughout the season. He’s not a great fielder and the Royals have him rotating between corner outfield spots and DH which hurts his ability to play every day. Despite this, Velazquez's power-hitting capabilities, underscored by his second home run of the season, make him a potentially valuable asset for fantasy rosters, especially in leagues that reward power numbers. He’s someone to keep an eye on to see if he can improve his strikeout rate.

Nelson Velazquez signed a contract for the 2024 season with the Royals to avoid arbitration.

Fantasy Impact

Velazquez was traded from the Cubs to Kansas City last July. Hit hit 14 home runs in just 39 games played with the team. He'll be a player to watch in Spring Training.