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Veteran infielder Andrew Velazquez has rejected an outright assignment and chosen free agency, per his MLB.com transaction tracker. The Royals designated him for assignment earlier this week when Bobby Witt Jr.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 4

Royals Designate Matt Strahm, Andrew Velazquez For Assignment

The Royals announced that infielder Bobby Witt Jr. has been reinstated from the injured list and right-hander José Cuas has been recalled from Triple-A Omaha.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / New Baseball Media / June 24

2026 Transactions: D-Backs DFA Santana, Royals Sign Velazquez

Throughout the 2026 season thus far, the Diamondbacks have cycled through several options to fill out the first base role. Carlos Santana was one of those players but he after eight games, the D-Backs cut him on June 24.

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MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 20

Diamondbacks sign former Yankees infielder to minor league deal

The Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday signed infielder Andrew Velazquez to a minor league contract, according to an announcement from their Triple-A affiliate.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 18

Diamondbacks Sign Andrew Velazquez To Minor League Deal

The Diamondbacks have signed infielder Andrew Velazquez to a minor league deal, according to an announcement from their Triple-A affiliate. The 31-year-old is represented by CAA Sports.

Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 20

Rangers Sign Andrew Velazquez To Minor League Deal

The Rangers have agreed to terms with infielder Andrew Velazquez on a minor league deal, the club announced this week. The pact includes an invitation to MLB Spring Training.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / August 15, 2025

Yankees Bring Back Veteran Infielder

The New York Yankees have reunited with a veteran infielder after parting ways with him earlier this month. According to MLB.com's transaction log, the Yankees signed Andrew Velazquez to a minor league contract on Thursday.

New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 15, 2025

Veteran OF signs with Yankees for fourth time

This latest contract represents the fourth time Velazquez has signed with the Yankees.

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New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / August 4, 2025

Yankees Release Former Angels Infielder

The New York Yankees have released a veteran infielder with prior major league experience for the club. The organization's Triple-A Affiliate, the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, announced on X that switch-hitter Andrew Velazquez was let go from his minor league contract on Sunday.

MLB News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / January 5, 2025

Former Angels Shortstop Signing With Yankees

The New York Yankees are bringing back a familiar face. According to YES Network’s Jack Curry, the Yankees have signed former Los Angeles Angels infielder Andrew Velazquez to a minor league contract, which comes with an invitation to spring training.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

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New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / January 4, 2025

Yankees add defensive insurance policy to already thin infield

The Yankees made a low-risk move on Friday, signing Andrew Velazquez to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training. While this signing may not grab headlines, it does provide the Yankees with added infield depth, particularly on the defensive side.