On Saturday, the New York Yankees clinched a series victory when they beat the Atlanta Braves by a score of 5-4.
They had been coming off a 3-2 win on Friday night.
The Yankees will look to go for the sweep on Sunday afternoon.
32-Year-Old Former New York Yankees Player Released
GettyAndrew Velazquez #70 of the New York Yankees hits a single during the third inning against the Philadelphia Phillies during a spring training game at Philadelphia Phillies Spring Training Facility on March 11, 2021 in Clearwater, Florida.
During their series with the Braves, news came out that a former Yankees shortstop had elected free agency from the Kansas City Royals.
MLB.com wrote (on August 7): “SS Andrew Velazquez elected free agency.”
Velazquez had been designated for assignment earlier this week.
He went unclaimed on waivers.
MLB.com wrote (on August 3): “Kansas City Royals designated SS Andrew Velazquez for assignment.”
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