"Velazquez batted just .111/.194/.185 in 32 plate appearances during Spring Training, leading to his release from the Rangers at the end of March."
"In 368 PA with the Yankees' top affiliate in 2025, Velazquez batted .242/.304/.345 with a 74 wRC+, showing minimal power and contact since 2021."
"Defensively, Velazquez was valued at 11 Defensive Runs Saved and 3 Outs Above Average in 906 innings at shortstop with the Angels in 2022."
"The Diamondbacks have Geraldo Perdomo and Ketel Marte at shortstop and second base, making Velazquez a no-risk depth option for the team."
Andrew Velazquez signed a minor league deal with the Diamondbacks after being released by the Rangers. He struggled in Spring Training, batting .111. Velazquez has not played in the majors since 2023 and has spent the last two years at Triple-A. His offensive performance has been below average, but he has shown speed with 58 stolen bases in 224 minor league games since 2024. Defensively, he has experience at shortstop and has also played in the outfield, providing versatility as a utilityman.
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