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Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 23
Royals outright Nick Pratto, Nelson Velazquez; Phillies claim Carlos Hernandez

Royals outright Nick Pratto, Nelson Velazquez; Phillies claim Carlos Hernandez

The Royals have cleared three spots on their 40-man roster, according to a report from Anne Rogers of MLB.com. The club placed first baseman Nick Pratto, outfielder Nelson Velazquez, and right-hander Carlos Hernandez on waivers.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 24
Royals option OF Nelson Velazquez after rough start to 2024

Royals option OF Nelson Velazquez after rough start to 2024

Velázquez, now 25, was acquired from the Cubs in a deadline trade last year with reliever José Cuas going the other way. It seemed like that deal was going to work out brilliantly for the Royals, as Velázquez hit 14 home runs in 40 games after the deal last year.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / June 10
MLB home run props for 6/10: Shhhhh! Have we got a HR tip for you

MLB home run props for 6/10: Shhhhh! Have we got a HR tip for you

We're coming off a strong week in home run props. Let's keep the momentum rolling into the new week with a three-pack of HR bets for Monday's MLB slate. 

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MLB News / Field Level Media / June 2
Nelson Velazquez, Royals bid to avert sweep vs. Padres

Nelson Velazquez, Royals bid to avert sweep vs. Padres

Nelson Velazquez is rediscovering his power stroke. As the Kansas City Royals bid to salvage the finale of their three-game series against the visiting San Diego Padres on Sunday afternoon, Velazquez has six homers in his last 14 games.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / May 30

Twins vs. Royals Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Thursday, May 30, 2024

The Kansas City Royals (35-22) will lean on Nelson Velazquez, following a two-homer game, to lead them in a matchup with the Minnesota Twins (30-25) on Thursday at 1:10 PM ET on BSN.

Kansas City Royals News / Field Level Media / May 29
Nelson Velazquez (2 HRs), Royals overpower Twins

Nelson Velazquez (2 HRs), Royals overpower Twins

Nelson Velazquez went 2-for-4 with two home runs and three RBIs and the Kansas City Royals pulled away for a 6-1 win over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday night in Minneapolis.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 25
Nelson Velazquez lifts Royals past Rays in 11 innings

Nelson Velazquez lifts Royals past Rays in 11 innings

Nelson Velazquez homered and drove in the go-ahead run with a double as the Kansas City Royals beat the Tampa Bay Rays 7-4 in 11 innings on Saturday afternoon in St.

Kansas City Royals News / Field Level Media / May 15
Royals' Nelson Velazquez looks to continue hot streak vs. Mariners

Royals' Nelson Velazquez looks to continue hot streak vs. Mariners

Judging by what they saw after acquiring Nelson Velazquez at the trade deadline last year, the Kansas City Royals expected big things from the outfielder this season.

Kansas City Royals News / Field Level Media / May 15
Royals down M's thanks to Nelson Velazquez

Royals down M's thanks to Nelson Velazquez

Nelson Velazquez hit a three-run homer with two outs in the top of the seventh inning as the Kansas City Royals defeated the host Seattle Mariners 4-2 on Tuesday night, evening their three-game series at one apiece.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 4, 2024
Royals score 8 in 7th inning to crush White Sox

Royals score 8 in 7th inning to crush White Sox

Nelson Velazquez and MJ Melendez homered, and Seth Lugo escaped several jams as the host Kansas City Royals blasted the Chicago White Sox 10-1 on Thursday evening.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / January 16, 2024

Two Royals hitters show some surprising projections

Nelson Velazquez and MJ Melendez have Steamer projections that probably don’t match up to fan expectations. This is the time of year when I start missing baseball.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 12, 2022
Cubs beat Reds in second Field of Dreams Game

Three-run first inning leads Cubs over Reds in second Field of Dreams Game

Nearly halfway through the month of August, the baseball world focused its attention on a matchup between two teams fighting near the bottom of the NL Central. 

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