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Vince Velasquez
P
CHC
2026 season
- GP
- 2
- W-L
- 0-0
- ERA
- 0.00
- WHIP
- 0.30
- K
- 1
- IP
- 3.1
Game log
| Date | Opp | Result | Dec | IP | H | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27 | @MIL | W 8-2 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 25 | @LAD | L 4-12 | - | 2.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Latest news
Velasquez elected to become a free agent Tuesday.
Velasquez was removed from the Cubs' 40-man roster Sunday after making one scoreless appearance. He could wind up re-signing on a minor-league contract, but the veteran righty will have the ability to negotiate with all clubs.
RotoWire via ESPN · Jul 1
The Cubs designated Velasquez for assignment Sunday.
Velasquez will be cede his spot on the active roster to Jordan Wicks, who was recalled from Triple-A Iowa in a corresponding move. After being promoted from Iowa on Wednesday, Velasquez made one appearance out of the bullpen, tossing a scoreless inning Saturday.
RotoWire via ESPN · Jun 28
The Cubs selected Velasquez's contract from Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.
Velasquez will give the Cubs' bullpen some length during Wednesday's doubleheader against the Mets. The veteran hurler spun 2.1 scoreless frames in his lone appearance in the majors earlier this season.
RotoWire via ESPN · Jun 24
The Cubs outrighted Velasquez to Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday.
After being designated for assignment Sunday and then clearing waivers, Velasquez had the ability to elect free agency and pursue his options on the open market, but he looks like he'll wind up sticking in the Cubs organization. The veteran right-hander made one appearance out of the big-league bullpen upon being called up from Triple-A last Friday, tossing 2.1 scoreless innings. He'll likely shift back into a starting role with Iowa.
RotoWire via ESPN · Apr 29
The Cubs designated Velasquez for assignment Sunday.
The veteran right-hander was added to the big-league roster Friday but won't retain his roster spot despite firing 2.1 scoreless frames Saturday versus the Dodgers. Velasquez will now go through the waiver process, after which he could elect to become a free agent, assuming he goes unclaimed.
RotoWire via ESPN · Apr 26
The Cubs selected Velasquez's contract from Triple-A Iowa on Friday.
Velasquez signed a minors deal with Chicago in the offseason and has since posted a 3.71 ERA and 1.29 WHIP over 17 innings at Iowa. The 33-year-old will now return to the majors for the first time since 2023 to round out the Cubs' bullpen following Caleb Thielbar's (hamstring) move to the injured list.
RotoWire via ESPN · Apr 25