Vince Velasquez

I like that.

John, I'd take Vince Velasquez right now.

What's that? Vinny Velo.

I'd take Vince Velasquez right now.

Sadly, I know.

Like I'm being serious.

I mean, he's earned this opportunity with how he performed out of the bullpen, coupled with the [laughs] you know, Mas unit on the IL.

Uh, it would've been tough to look Daniel Lynch in the eyes and say, "No, we're gonna give the ball to Vince Velasquez." Uh, no, g- give Daniel Lynch this opportunity.

Um, personally, I wouldn't ask him to compete for a spot in the rotation next year.

Sure.

And Aaron Bummer is one of three Omaha players this year that also spent time with Iowa this season.

Same can be said for Luke Little and Vince Velasquez.

Bummer began the year in the big leagues with the Braves, then he pitched four games out of Iowa's bullpen, and then he came to the Royals organization.

3-2, runner heads for second, and it's roped foul down the right field line into the seats.

Javier Vaz with us for two weeks.

2026 storm chaser.

Next up alphabetically is Vince Velasquez, who pitched 22 games between Omaha and Iowa this year.

He is the third of the three players that spent time with both Omaha and Iowa this season.

He squeezes the final out in the second inning.

Vince Velasquez has retired his last six batters.

And he works a one, two, three second.

First pitch.

Oh, for sure.

What, do you trust him more than Vince Velasquez? Are we going there? I

mean, come on.

Last night was concerning with Bolan as to what his injury is.

I was gonna go...

Well, Vince Velasquez was gonna be my guess.

[laughs]

Uh, he's done it, but it was a little farther back.

Tony Gonsolin fired five scoreless innings Tuesday, his third rehab outing.

John Means opened Thursday's 8-0 victory with four shutout innings, his second start with the Chasers, and Vince Velasquez did not allow a run over six innings Friday in what was his second consecutive quality start.

Out of the bullpen, Lucas Erceg, Matt Moore, and Hunter Owen each worked two scoreless appearances, with Owen becoming the ninth player this season to make their AAA debut with the Chasers.

At the plate, Alejo Lopez and Carson Roquefort each collected seven hits over the first five games of the series, with Roquefort doubling four times.

Velasquez into his wind and the even count offering.

Swung out and missed.

Strike three.

Threw a 95-mile-an-hour fastball.

Vince Velasquez works a one, two, three, bottom of the second.

He's retired six or seven batters tonight.

Next pitch.