THE RETURN OF VELAZQUEZ!

Fun news is you remember this guy... Andrew Velazquez is back with the Yanks, kind of! 

Bronx native Andrew Velazquez is reuniting with his hometown team, signing a minor league deal with a Spring Training invite, as reported by Jack Curry of the YES Network. 

It’s a story that practically writes itself—Velazquez, the kid from the Bronx who grew up idolizing the Yankees, back in pinstripes for another shot at glory.

Velazquez captured the hearts of fans in 2021 when he hit his first career home run wearing the Yankee uniform, becoming an instant hometown hero. Now, at 30 years old, he’s returning to where it all began, ready to grind and prove he still belongs. Sure, he’s not walking into Spring Training as the starter, but let’s not count him out just yet.

After spending two years with the Angels and most recently playing in Triple-A for the Braves, Velazquez is back in hopes to bolster the Yankees’ infield depth. And with Caleb Durbin off to the Brewers, the timing couldn’t be better. Velazquez has the versatility and heart you want in a player fighting for a spot.

Is this a long shot? Maybe. But don’t forget, this guy has already lived the dream once. Could lightning strike twice? Could we see him sprinting across Yankee Stadium, making jaw-dropping plays, and bringing the house down again?

Yankee fans, buckle up. Andrew Velazquez is back, and the Cinderella story might just have another chapter. 

Let’s go!