"Vince Velasquez signed an offseason minor league deal with Chicago and started three of four appearances with Iowa, allowing eight runs through 17 innings."
"The Cubs brought Velasquez up for a long relief spot last week, where he pitched 2 1/3 scoreless frames in a blowout loss to the Dodgers."
"After his MLB appearance, Velasquez was designated for assignment and went unclaimed on waivers, leading to his election of free agency."
"There’s a decent chance Velasquez returns to the Cubs on a new minor league deal, but he could explore opportunities elsewhere."
Vince Velasquez has elected free agency after being outrighted by the Cubs. He signed a minor league deal with Chicago and made three appearances with Iowa, allowing eight runs in 17 innings. Velasquez had a brief MLB stint, pitching 2 1/3 scoreless innings against the Dodgers before being designated for assignment. He went unclaimed on waivers. There is a possibility he may return to the Cubs on a new minor league deal, but he could also seek opportunities with other organizations.
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