The Guardians signed Vince Velasquez to a minor league contract.

Fantasy Impact

The deal includes an invite to spring training. Velasquez will compete in camp for a spot on the Opening Day roster for Cleveland. The veteran did not pitch last season.

Vince Velasquez was placed on the 15-day IL with right elbow inflammation Friday.

Fantasy Impact

Velasquez left his Thursday start early after experiencing discomfort in his elbow. Fantasy managers should expect the Pirates to provide further updates during the IL stint and determine if a rehab assignment will be needed.

Vince Velasquez left Thursday afternoon's game early due to elbow discomfort per Jason Mackey of PGSportsNow. Before noticeably rubbing his elbow and retiring the side in the third, Velasquez allowed one run via a homer, two hits, a walk and struck out two in three innings prior to being removed.

Fantasy Impact

Velasquez was taken out of Thursday's game against the Rays after 54 pitches due to visible elbow irritation. Whether the move was made out of precaution or due to a more severe circumstance is yet to be known. An update will be present once test results are verified.

Vince Velasquez allowed no runs on five hits and no walks while striking out five across six innings during Saturday's 16-1 win in Game 2 of the doubleheader against the Nationals.

Fantasy Impact

Velasquez needed just one run of support to earn his fourth win of 2023 but instead was given 16 as the 30-year-old lowered his ERA to 3.08. The righty has not allowed a run in his past 13 innings pitched, with three of his past four starts going six strong with no runs allowed. Velasquez is currently scheduled to face Toronto at home next week.

Vince Velasquez was stellar on the mound for the Pirates Sunday, allowing zero runs on two hits while also walking two and striking out 10 in seven innings in a 2-0 win over the Reds.

Fantasy Impact

Velasquez has been strong on the mound of late for the Pirates, allowing three runs or less in each of his last three starts for the club. The right-hander has offered solid value at an extremely low cost to fantasy managers, carrying a 3.76 ERA and 1.25 WHIP with 25 strikeouts in five starts (3-2) on the mound so far this season.