{"id":314297,"date":"2026-08-05T13:52:10","date_gmt":"2026-08-05T13:52:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/314297\/"},"modified":"2026-08-05T13:52:10","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T13:52:10","slug":"former-new-york-yankees-shortstop-cut-by-current-mlb-team","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/314297\/","title":{"rendered":"Former New York Yankees Shortstop Cut By Current MLB Team"},"content":{"rendered":"

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KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – AUGUST 09: Andrew Velazquez #71 of the New York Yankees grounds out in the second inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on August 09, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

On Tuesday night, the New York Yankees<\/a> will look to bounce back when they host the St. Louis Cardinals<\/a> in the Bronx.<\/p>\n

They are coming off a 13-7 loss on Monday night.<\/p>\n

UPDATE: The Yankees won 2-0.<\/p>\n

Former Yankees Shortstop Cut By MLB Team\"\"\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

GettyAndrew Velazquez #45 of the Kansas City Royals<\/a> tags out James Outman<\/a> #43 of the Detroit Tigers<\/a> on a steal attempt in the fifth inning at Comerica Park on July 23, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan.<\/p>\n

Also on Tuesday, news came out that a former Yankees player had been designated for assignment by the Kansas City Royals.<\/p>\n

ESPN Wichita 92.3 wrote:<\/a> \u201cBobby Witt<\/a> Jr and Jose Cuas<\/a> are back with the #Royals<\/a>. Matt Strahm and Andrew Velazquez have been DFA\u2019d.\u201d<\/p>\n

We have made the following roster moves: <\/p>\n

Velazquez had appeared in six games for the Royals this year.<\/p>\n

It was his first MLB<\/a> action since the 2023 season.<\/p>\n

Looking At Velazquez\"\"\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

GettyAndrew Velazquez #70 of the New York Yankees scores during the thrid inning against the Philadelphia Phillies<\/a> during a spring training game at Philadelphia Phillies Spring Training Facility on March 11, 2021 in Clearwater, Florida.<\/p>\n

Velazquez (who is from the Bronx) was picked in the 7th round of the 2012 MLB Draft.<\/p>\n

He appeared in 28 games for the Yankees during the 2021 season.<\/p>\n

That year, Velazquez batted .224 with 15 hits, one home run, six RBIs, 11 runs and four stolen bases.<\/p>\n

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GettyAndrew Velazquez #71 and Rougned Odor #12 of the New York Yankees celebrate after defeating the Boston Red Sox<\/a> 5-2 at Yankee Stadium on August 18, 2021 in New York City.<\/p>\n

In addition to the Yankees and Royals, the 32-year-old has also had stops with the Los Angeles Angels<\/a>, Tampa Bay Rays<\/a>, Baltimore Orioles<\/a> and Cleveland Guardians<\/a>.<\/p>\n

It will be interesting to see if another team claims him (or if he ends up back with the Royals in Triple-A).<\/p>\n

Yankees Right Now\"\"\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

GettyRyan Yarbrough<\/a> #33 of the New York Yankees throws a pitch during the seventh inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Yankee Stadium on August 03, 2026 in New York City.<\/p>\n

The Yankees are the second-place team in the American League East with a 63-50 record in 113 games.<\/p>\n

They have gone 5-5 over their last ten.<\/p>\n

Royals Right Now\"\"\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

GettySalvador Perez #13 of the Kansas City Royals is congratulated by right fielder Jac Caglianone<\/a> #14 after hitting a home run during the 6th inning of the game against the New York Yankees at Kauffman Stadium on May 25, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri.<\/p>\n

The Royals are the last-place team in the American League Central with a 46-67 record in 113 games.<\/p>\n

They will host the Minnesota Twins<\/a> on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tBen Stinar<\/a> Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.\u00a0
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\nHe has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n

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