Andrew Velazquez signed a minor league contract with the Yankees, returning to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after being released on August 3. He has six MLB seasons of experience, with a batting average of .189 over 624 plate appearances. Most of his playing time was with the Angels, where he appeared as their shortstop in 2022. Velazquez was claimed off waivers by the Braves in September 2023, and has since not returned to the majors, spending time in Triple-A. This marks his fourth contract with the Yankees, providing them with defensive versatility.
Andrew Velazquez has been signed by the Yankees to a minor league contract, returning to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after testing the open market.
Velazquez has played six MLB seasons with a batting line of .189/.244/.293 over 624 plate appearances across five teams from 2018-23.
His most significant playing period occurred with the Angels, where he had close to a starting role as the shortstop during the 2022 season.
This contract marks the fourth time Velazquez has signed with the Yankees, showcasing his defensive versatility, primarily as a shortstop but also at second and third base.
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