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9:53 AM - Vince Velasquez (Cle) Guardians outrighted Velasquez to Triple-A Columbus on Sunday.
3:34 PM - Vince Velasquez (Cle) Guardians designated Velasquez for assignment Friday.
2:58 PM - Vince Velasquez (Cle) Guardians selected Velasquez's contract from Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
3:04 PM - Vince Velasquez (Cle) Guardians signed Velasquez to a minor-league contract Tuesday that includes an invitation to spring training, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
5:22 PM - Vince Velasquez (Pit) Pirates transferred Velasquez (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Friday, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
4:02 PM - Vince Velasquez (Pit) underwent season-ending surgery Friday on his right elbow, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
2:54 PM - Vince Velasquez (Pit) Pirates placed Velasquez on the 15-day injured list Sunday with right elbow discomfort, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.
6:14 PM - Vince Velasquez (Pit) was removed from Saturday's start against Seattle with right elbow discomfort. He allowed four runs on seven hits over two innings with three strikeouts and one walk before exiting, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.
10:36 AM - Vince Velasquez (Pit) (elbow) will return from the 15-day injured list to start Saturday's game in Seattle.
3:26 PM - Vince Velasquez (Pit) manager Derek Shelton confirmed Wednesday that Velasquez (elbow) will return to the rotation this weekend in Seattle, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.
11:49 AM - Vince Velasquez (Pit) (elbow) returned to Pittsburgh on Wednesday and expects to be activated from the 15-day injured list to make a start at some point during the Pirates' upcoming series in Seattle this weekend, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
2:59 PM - Vince Velasquez (Pit) manager Ben Cherington said Sunday the Pirates have yet to decide if Velasquez (elbow) will require a second minor-league rehab start, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.
12:13 PM - Vince Velasquez (Pit) of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said that Velasquez (elbow) will throw a side session Wednesday and make a rehab start later this week, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
5:17 PM - Vince Velasquez (Pit) (elbow) is expected to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Indianapolis later this week, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
11:37 AM - Vince Velasquez (Pit) director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk told reporters Wednesday that Velasquez (elbow) will throw live batting practice next week, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
2:31 PM - Vince Velasquez (Pit) was placed on the 15-day injured list Friday with right elbow inflammation.
5:03 PM - Vince Velasquez (Pit) said he's optimistic about the right elbow discomfort that led to his early exit Thursday against the Rays, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.
2:53 PM - Vince Velasquez (Pit) is being evaluated for right elbow discomfort after making an early exit from his start Thursday against the Rays.
2:09 PM - Vince Velasquez (Pit) was removed from his start Thursday against the Rays due to an apparent injury, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
4:15 PM - Vince Velasquez (Pit) (3-2) earned the win Sunday, allowing two hits and two walks over seven scoreless innings against the Reds. He struck out 10.
10:00 AM - Vince Velasquez (Pit) (2-2) allowed three earned runs on five hits and three walks while striking out seven across six innings to earn the win Tuesday against the Rockies.
9:35 AM - Vince Velasquez (Pit) (ankle) is listed as the Pirates' probable starter for Thursday's game against the Cardinals.
12:54 PM - Vince Velasquez (Pit) general manager Ben Cherington said Sunday that X-rays on Velazquez's left ankle returned negative, and the right-hander is expected to make his next start, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
8:41 AM - Vince Velasquez (Pit) (0-2) took the loss Saturday, coughing up five runs on six hits and four walks over 2.2 innings as the Pirates fell 11-5 to the White Sox. He struck out one.
4:56 PM - Vince Velasquez (Pit) (0-1) took the loss Sunday in Cincinnati, allowing three runs on five hits and one walk across 4.2 innings. He struck out three.
9:12 AM - Vince Velasquez (Pit) signing of a one-year, $3.15 million contract with the Pirates was formally announced by the team Tuesday.
2:29 PM - Vince Velasquez (Pit) signed a one-year, $3.15 million deal with the Pirates on Tuesday, Kiley McDaniel of ESPN.com reports.
10:39 PM - Vince Velasquez (CWS) allowed one run on two hits and two walks while striking out five over 3.1 innings in Wednesday's 10-1 loss to the Twins.
10:16 PM - Vince Velasquez (CWS) allowed two runs on three hits and two walks while striking out four in four innings during Sunday's win over the Tigers. He didn't factor into the decision.
10:08 AM - Vince Velasquez (CWS) is starting Sunday's game against the Tigers, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.
3:21 PM - Vince Velasquez (CWS) (finger) was reinstated from the 15-day injured list Monday.
12:37 PM - Vince Velasquez (CWS) (finger) is likely to return as a multi-inning reliever once he is activated from the injured list, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.
12:37 PM - Vince Velasquez (CWS) (finger) is likely to return as a multi-inning reliever once he is activated from the injured list, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.
6:39 PM - Vince Velasquez (CWS) (finger) is on the verge of beginning a rehab assignment, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
6:39 PM - Vince Velasquez (CWS) (finger) is on the verge of beginning a rehab assignment, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
12:13 PM - Vince Velasquez (CWS) (finger) was placed on the 15-day injured list Wednesday.
10:12 PM - Vince Velasquez (CWS) has made his last three appearances out of the White Sox bullpen, striking out five and picking up a win across six innings while allowing two runs (one earned) on four hits and a walk.
10:33 AM - Vince Velasquez (CWS) didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 13-0 romp over the Tigers, giving up only one hit over 2.2 scoreless innings. He struck out three without walking a batter.
10:43 AM - Vince Velasquez (CWS) (groin) was reinstated from the 15-day injured list ahead of Wednesday's start against the Tigers.
5:44 PM - Vince Velasquez (CWS) (groin) is expected to be reinstated from the 15-day injured list to start Wednesday's game against the Tigers, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
2:33 PM - Vince Velasquez (CWS) groin injury appears to be minor, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
4:09 PM - Vince Velasquez (CWS) was placed on the 15-day injured list with a left groin strain Friday, retroactive to May 31.
5:38 PM - Vince Velasquez (CWS) will start Friday's game against the Rays in Tampa Bay, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
4:07 PM - Vince Velasquez (CWS) manager Rick Hahn said Saturday that Velasquez could rejoin the rotation after Dallas Keuchel was designated for assignment, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.
1:27 PM - Vince Velasquez (CWS) and the White Sox won't play against the Guardians on Wednesday after the game was postponed due to multiple positive COVID-19 tests within Cleveland's organization, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.
10:43 PM - Vince Velasquez (CWS) (2-2) gave up one run on three hits and two walks while striking out two in five innings Friday against the Red Sox. He picked up the win.
10:24 AM - Vince Velasquez (CWS) is listed as the probable starter for Friday's game against the Red Sox.
10:08 AM - Vince Velasquez (CWS) won't start Friday against the Cubs since the game was postponed due to inclement weather, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.
11:20 PM - Vince Velasquez (CWS) tossed 5.2 scoreless innings and picked up the win in Saturday's victory over the Angels. He allowed four hits and posted a 6:0 K:BB in the game.
10:13 PM - Vince Velasquez (CWS) (0-1) took the loss after allowing four runs (three earned) on five hits and three walks in 4.2 innings while striking out five in a 9-3 loss Sunday against the Rays.
10:19 PM - Vince Velasquez (CWS) allowed one run on two hits and three walks over four innings during Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Mariners. He had two strikeouts and didn't qualify for the decision.
2:13 PM - Vince Velasquez (CWS) is expected to handle four innings Tuesday against the Mariners, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.
11:20 AM - Vince Velasquez (CWS) will start Tuesday's home opener against the Mariners, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.
1:56 PM - Vince Velasquez (CWS) agreed to a contract with the White Sox on Sunday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
5:43 PM - Vince Velasquez (SD) was selected from Triple-A El Paso to start Friday's game against the Cardinals.
8:59 PM - Vince Velasquez (SD) (finger) signed a minor-league contract with the Padres on Wednesday and is expected to pitch during the three-game set against the Cardinals this weekend, which begins Friday.
3:15 PM - Vince Velasquez (Phi) (finger) was designated for assignment Saturday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
3:44 PM - Vince Velasquez (Phi) (finger) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment at Low-A Clearwater on Tuesday, Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
4:05 PM - Vince Velasquez (Phi) was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right middle finger blister Monday.
6:47 PM - Vince Velasquez (Phi) manager Joe Girardi said Saturday that Velasquez will move to the bullpen, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
11:56 AM - Vince Velasquez (Phi) (3-6) allowed five runs on six hits and a walk while striking out one in two innings to take the loss against the Pirates on Friday.
3:12 PM - Vince Velasquez (Phi) will start Friday against the Pirates, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.
1:28 PM - Vince Velasquez (Phi) is no longer listed as the scheduled starter for the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Nationals, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
10:37 PM - Vince Velasquez (Phi) (3-5) was tagged with the loss Saturday against Atlanta after allowing six runs on five hits and two walks while fanning three across 2.1 innings.
11:25 PM - Vince Velasquez (Phi) pitched five shutout innings, allowing one hit and two walks while striking out four in a no-decision versus Miami on Saturday. The contest was suspended due to rain in the 10th inning.
11:25 PM - Vince Velasquez (Phi) (3-4) took the loss Friday versus Boston. He allowed eight runs on six hits and four walks while striking out two in 2.1 innings.
10:41 PM - Vince Velasquez (Phi) (3-3) allowed five runs on nine hits and three walks while striking out four in six innings to take the loss against the Padres on Sunday.
7:51 PM - Vince Velasquez (Phi) allowed four runs on three hits and two walks in 4.1 innings, striking out five and not factoring into the decision of Wednesday's 13-12 loss to the Nationals.
10:22 AM - Vince Velasquez (Phi) (2-2) was tagged with the loss Friday against the Giants after giving up four runs (three earned) on four hits and four walks across four innings. He struck out two.
11:23 PM - Vince Velasquez (Phi) allowed two runs on six hits and one walk while punching out five across five innings during Saturday's 8-7 win over the Yankees. He did not factor in the decision.
9:18 PM - Vince Velasquez (Phi) allowed three runs on four hits and one walk while striking out four in four innings during Sunday's win over the Nationals. He didn't factor into the decision.
7:08 PM - Vince Velasquez (Phi) (2-1) took the loss in Monday's 11-1 rout at the hands of the Reds, coughing up six runs on five hits and three walks over three innings. He struck out three.
6:53 PM - Vince Velasquez (Phi) was scratched from his scheduled start against the Marlins on Thursday due to a numb right index finger, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
4:09 PM - Vince Velasquez (Phi) will remain in the rotation for at least one more start Saturday against Atlanta, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
10:40 PM - Vince Velasquez (Phi) (1-0) earned the win after allowing one run on four hits and two walks while striking out six over six innings Monday against Milwaukee.
3:50 PM - Vince Velasquez (Phi) will start Monday's game versus the Brewers, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
12:17 PM - Vince Velasquez (Phi) is in line to make a second straight turn through the rotation Wednesday against the Cardinals, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
4:35 PM - Vince Velasquez (Phi) is preparing to start Friday against the Rockies, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
1:02 PM - Vince Velasquez (Phi) of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said Saturday that Velasquez (oblique) is on track to begin the season as a member of the Phillies' bullpen, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
4:28 PM - Vince Velasquez (Phi) is dealing with an oblique injury, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
1:11 PM - Vince Velasquez (Phi) is at real risk of losing not just his rotation spot but his roster spot as well, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
11:52 AM - Vince Velasquez (Phi) signed a one-year, $4 million deal with the Phillies on Friday, avoiding arbitration, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.
11:12 AM - Vince Velasquez (Phi) allowed three runs on six hits and two walks while striking out six over 4.1 innings in Friday's loss to the Rays. He didn't factor into the decision.
10:30 PM - Vince Velasquez (Phi) (0-1) took the loss to the Marlins on Monday, allowing four runs on seven hits and one walk across 3.2 innings. He struck out five.
9:39 PM - Vince Velasquez (Phi) is slated to start Monday's game against the Marlins.
2:31 PM - Vince Velasquez (Phi) has officially been moved to the bullpen going forward, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
9:08 PM - Vince Velasquez (Phi) allowed four earned runs on five hits and two walks while striking out seven across five innings in the second game of the Phillies' doubleheader Thursday against the Blue Jays. He did not factor into the decision.
5:33 PM - Vince Velasquez (Phi) is starting Game 2 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Blue Jays, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
2:41 PM - Vince Velasquez (Phi) and Spencer Howard are both preparing to start Friday's game against the Mets, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
6:17 PM - Vince Velasquez (Phi) allowed one run on three hits and three walks while striking out six over four innings in Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Braves. He didn't factor into the decision.
11:46 AM - Vince Velasquez (Phi) will start the first game of Sunday's doubleheader with the Braves.
7:40 PM - Vince Velasquez (Phi) will start one of the two games during Sunday's doubleheader after Friday's game was rained out, Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
3:25 PM - Vince Velasquez (Phi) is tentatively slated to start Friday's game against the Braves, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
6:39 PM - Vince Velasquez (Phi) allowed four earned runs on three hits and two walks while striking out four across three innings Sunday against the Marlins. He did not factor into the decision.
6:32 PM - Vince Velasquez (Phi) will start Sunday's series finale against the Marlins, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic reports.
8:43 PM - Vince Velasquez (Phi) looked quite good in an intrasquad game Tuesday, Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
4:58 PM - Vince Velasquez (Phi) odds of securing a rotation spot to open the season could take a hit if the schedule is shortened, as that could allow the Phillies to promote top pitching prospect Spencer Howard as the fifth starter at the beginning of the campaign, Scott Lauber reports.
11:50 PM - Vince Velasquez (Phi) (5-5) allowed two earned runs on five hits and two walks while striking out eight across five innings to earn the win Tuesday against Atlanta.
11:52 AM - Vince Velasquez (Phi) is listed as the Phillies' probable starter for Tuesday's series opener in Atlanta.
6:33 PM - Vince Velasquez (Phi) gave up four runs on six hits and four walks while striking out five through 4.1 innings in a no-decision against the Mets on Sunday.
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