On Tuesday night, the New York Yankees will look to bounce back when they host the St. Louis Cardinals in the Bronx.
They are coming off a 13-7 loss on Monday night.
Former New York Yankees Shortstop Cut By Current Team
GettyAndrew Velazquez #45 of the Kansas City Royals tags out James Outman #43 of the Detroit Tigers on a steal attempt in the fifth inning at Comerica Park on July 23, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan.
Also on Tuesday, news came out that a former Yankees player had been designated for assignment by the Kansas City Royals.
ESPN Wichita 92.3 wrote: “Bobby Witt Jr and Jose Cuas are back with the #Royals. Matt Strahm and Andrew Velazquez have been DFA’d.”
Velazquez had appeared in six games for the Royals this year.
It was his first MLB action since the 2023 season.
Looking At Velazquez
GettyAndrew Velazquez #70 of the New York Yankees scores during the thrid inning against the Philadelphia Phillies during a spring training game at Philadelphia Phillies Spring Training Facility on March 11, 2021 in Clearwater, Florida.
Velazquez (who is from the Bronx) was picked in the 7th round of the 2012 MLB Draft.
He appeared in 28 games for the Yankees during the 2021 season.
That year, Velazquez batted .224 with 15 hits, one home run, six RBIs, 11 runs and four stolen bases.
GettyAndrew Velazquez #71 and Rougned Odor #12 of the New York Yankees celebrate after defeating the Boston Red Sox 5-2 at Yankee Stadium on August 18, 2021 in New York City.
In addition to the Yankees and Royals, the 32-year-old has also had stops with the Los Angeles Angels, Tampa Bay Rays, Baltimore Orioles and Cleveland Guardians.
It will be interesting to see if another team claims him (or if he ends up back with the Royals in Triple-A).
Yankees Right Now
GettyRyan Yarbrough #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.
The Yankees are the second-place team in the American League East with a 63-50 record in 113 games.
They have gone 5-5 over their last ten.
Royals Right Now
GettySalvador Perez #13 of the Kansas City Royals is congratulated by right fielder Jac Caglianone #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.
The Royals are the last-place team in the American League Central with a 46-67 record in 113 games.
They will host the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday.
Former New York Yankees Shortstop Cut By Current MLB Team