Velazquez signed a minor-league contract with Atlanta on Friday.
Analysis: Velazquez was claimed by Atlanta in early September after beginning the 2023 campaign in the Angels' organization. He hit .217 with four runs, four RBI and a steal over 14 games at Triple-A Gwinnett but elected free agency in early November. However, after testing free agency for a few weeks, he'll rejoin Atlanta and could compete for a reserve spot on the team's Opening Day roster this spring.
Andrew Velazquez Becomes free agent
Velazquez elected to become a free agent Friday.
Analysis: Velazquez heads to the open market after being pushed off Atlanta's 40-man roster earlier this week. The 29-year-old infielder owns a weak .189/.244/.293 career major-league batting line and will likely have to settle for a minor-league contract leading into the 2024 season.
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