It’s a big loss for the Buccos. Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Vince Velasquez will not return to the mound in 2023. Pirates directorof sports medicine Tod Tomczyk announced over the weekend that the right-handed starter isout for the foreseeable future due to a season-ending right elbow injury.
PITTSBURGH – It might have been the least surprising news of the season to this point. The Pittsburgh Pirates announced Friday that right-hander Vince Velasquez underwent elbow surgery in Los Angeles.
Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Vince Velasquez underwent season-ending elbow surgery Friday, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported. Velasquez began his second stint on the 15-day injured list due to elbow inflammation on May 28.
It’s not clear exactly what sort of surgery took place, but it will apparently end his 2023 and perhaps affect his 2024 as well if it were something as serious as Tommy John surgery.
Two teams ready to turn the page to June meet Friday when the visiting St. Louis Cardinals and Pittsburgh Pirates kick off a three-game series.
The Pittsburgh Pirates placed right-hander Vince Velasquez on the 15-day injured list Sunday, a day after his return from a previous bout with elbow inflammation ended after two innings.
After making just one start since returning from injury, the Pirates have sent right hander Vince Velasquez back to the injured list with right elbow discomfort.
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk met with members of the media to provide injury updates. Among the players discussed was right-hander Vince Velasquez, who was placed on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation.
Saturday night, Pittsburgh Pirates RHP, Vince Velasquez began his rehab assignment for the Indianapolis Indians against the Chicago Cubs Triple-A affiliate.
The Pittsburgh Pirates have been without Vince Velasquez since he suffered an injury on May 4 against the Tampa Bay Rays. It turns out, the righty suffered some right-elbow inflammation and was subsequently placed on the 15-day IL in response.
When the Pittsburgh Pirates placed RHP Vince Velasquez on the 15-day IL with right-elbow inflammation after his start on May 4, people thought the worst.
Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington spoke on his radio show Sunday afternoon and gave us a little update on starting pitcher, Vince Velasquez.
PITTSBURGH – Things have gone from great to bad for the Pittsburgh Pirates in about 0-60. The Pirates have lost a season-high five games in a row since their surprising 20-8 start that gave them the best record in the National League.
The Pirates announced today that right-hander Vince Velasquez has been placed on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation. His roster spot will go to fellow righty Chase De Jong, who has been reinstated from his own IL stint, which was due to a lumbar spine muscle sprain.
PITTSBURGH — Vince Velasquez turned in his best start with the Pittsburgh Pirates as they extended their winning streak to seven with a 2-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds at PNC Park on Sunday afternoon.
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates starter Vince Velasquez wasn’t able to escape the third inning as the Bucs were unable to overcome his struggles in their 11-5 loss to the Chicago White Sox at PNC Park on Friday night.
A few weeks ago, the Pittsburgh Pirates were under fire for preparing a hype video for new signing Vince Velasquez. Velasquez has been wildly inconsistent throughout his entire MLB career, so it was certainly shocking to see the Pirates’ social media team prepare a welcoming video.
Most contenders in MLB are handing out 10, 11, and even 13-year contracts worth north of $300 million. There is a lot of spending power and willingness in the league right now: after all, most organizations are playing to win.
Vince Velasquez is heading from the AL Central to the NL Central. According to reports, the right-handed pitcher is in agreement with the Pittsburgh Pirates on a one-year deal worth $3.15 million.
The 2022 season started and ended with an abundance of injuries for the Chicago White Sox. Lance Lynn, who was injured in his last start of Spring Training, was one of the most notable absences.
The Chicago White Sox reinstated right-hander Vince Velasquez from the 15-day injured list on Monday. Velasquez, 30, went to the IL on July 6 with a blister on his right index finger.
The Chicago White Sox’s pitching plans received further clarity on Saturday morning. Manager Tony La Russa announced Vince Velasquez will start Tuesday’s home opener against the Seattle Mariners.
The Phillies have finally done it. They have designated Vince Velasquez for assignment, per Corey Seidman. This moment has been years in the making. Vinny Velo, who has bounced around different roles during this time in the big leagues, has not stood out for longer than four innings at a time.
The Phillies should be competitive in 2020, maybe even in the wild-card mix down the stretch. But if they flop again, Yardbarker's Justin Mears writes, it may be time for Philly to start over.
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