Nelson Velázquez knows his chances with the Chicago Cubs are limited. Even so, he continues to make the most of his big-league playing time this year.
Velázquez’s performance Wednesday provided a reminder of his offensive potential amid inconsistent opportunities. He turned on the afterburners coming around first base in the third inning to set up a smooth pop-up slide that narrowly beat the throw. Although the Cubs couldn’t convert Velázquez’s two-out double into a run, he set up Hoerner and the top of the order to drive in runs.
His two-out walk in the eighth inning Tuesday set up Hoerner’s bases-loaded triple in a 6-0 victory. In four games for the Cubs, Velázquez is 5-for-10[Don't miss] 3 numbers that define left-hander Justin Steele’s lights-out start to the season for Chicago CubsThe Cubs recalled Velázquez from Triple-A Iowa to replace center fielder Cody Bellinger, who went on the paternity list before Tuesday’s series opener.
Cubs center fielder Nelson Velázquez follows through on a third-inning double against the Padres on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at Wrigley Field.
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