{"id":184225,"date":"2026-05-07T12:58:39","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T12:58:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=184225"},"modified":"2026-05-07T12:58:39","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T12:58:39","slug":"%f0%9f%9a%a8-breaking-chicago-cubs-re-sign-recently-released-10-year-mlb-veteran-just-before-game-against-reds-fans-are-ecstatic-about-the-surprise-return-analysts-debate-how-this-could-impact-the","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=184225","title":{"rendered":"\ud83d\udea8 BREAKING: Chicago Cubs Re-Sign Recently Released 10-Year MLB Veteran Just Before Game Against Reds, Fans Are Ecstatic About the Surprise Return, Analysts Debate How This Could Impact the Team\u2019s Early Season Momentum \ud83d\udc40\ud83d\udc47\ud83d\udc47\ud83d\udc47"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"post-featured-container-id\">\n<div id=\"post-featured\">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2273246111.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=780\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 95vw, 780px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2273246111.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=780 780w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2273246111.jpg?quality=15&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2273246111.jpg?quality=35&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1350 1350w\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs Re-Sign Recently Released 10-Year MLB Player Before Reds Game\" width=\"780\" height=\"532\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>\n<p>Getty<\/p>\n<p>LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA &#8211; APRIL 25: Vince Velasquez #56 of the Chicago Cubs pitches in relief during the eighth inning during the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on April 25, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Chicago Cubs are currently taking on the Cincinnati Reds in a four-game series. On Thursday, Chicago will be going for the four-game sweep.<\/p>\n<p>Late Wednesday night, news surfaced that the Chicago Cubs are bringing back a familiar face on a minor league contract.<\/p>\n<p>MLBTradeRumors.com\u2019s Anthony Franco wrote (on May 6):<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Cubs re-signed righty Vince Velasquez to a minor league contract, per the MiLB.com transaction log. The tracker also indicates that reliever Yacksel R\u00edos cleared outright waivers after being designated for assignment on Sunday.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>More MLB on Heavy: Chicago Cubs Must Consider Trading for Royals\u2019 $6.1 Million All-Star Starter After Matthew Boyd News<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Chicago Cubs Bring Back Vince Velasquez<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_5952886\">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2273246111.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=778\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 778px) 100vw, 778px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2273246111.jpg 5050w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2273246111.jpg?resize=150,102 150w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2273246111.jpg?resize=300,205 300w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2273246111.jpg?resize=768,524 768w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2273246111.jpg?resize=1024,699 1024w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2273246111.jpg?resize=1536,1048 1536w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2273246111.jpg?resize=2048,1397 2048w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2273246111.jpg?resize=778,531 778w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2273246111.jpg?resize=780,532 780w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2273246111.jpg?resize=425,290 425w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2273246111.jpg?resize=248,169 248w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2273246111.jpg?resize=264,180 264w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2273246111.jpg?resize=220,150 220w\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs Re-Sign Recently Released 10-Year MLB Player Before Reds Game\" width=\"778\" height=\"531\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5952886\" data-lazy-load=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-5952886\">GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA \u2013 APRIL 25: Vince Velasquez #56 of the Chicago Cubs pitches in relief during the eighth inning during the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on April 25, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Velasquez, a 33-year-old right-handed pitcher, had originally signed an offseason minor league deal with the Chicago Cubs, but was DFA\u2019d after his one appearance in MLB this season.<\/p>\n<p>Franco also explained why the Cubs made the roster moves they did:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Cubs brought Velasquez up for a long relief spot. He pitched 2 1\/3 scoreless frames in a blowout loss to the Dodgers. That was his first MLB appearance in three years. Velasquez threw 31 pitches and wasn\u2019t going to be available the next day, so the Cubs designated him for assignment to bring up a fresh arm (R\u00edos, coincidentally).\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He last pitched with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2023, but this new stint with the Cubs could feature Velasquez coming out of the bullpen again to eat up innings if needed.<\/p>\n<h2>Vince Velasquez\u2019s MLB Career\u2026<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_5972916\">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-1234163599.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=782\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 782px) 100vw, 782px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-1234163599.jpg 3286w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-1234163599.jpg?resize=150,100 150w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-1234163599.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-1234163599.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-1234163599.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-1234163599.jpg?resize=1536,1025 1536w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-1234163599.jpg?resize=2048,1366 2048w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-1234163599.jpg?resize=782,522 782w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-1234163599.jpg?resize=780,520 780w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-1234163599.jpg?resize=425,284 425w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-1234163599.jpg?resize=253,169 253w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-1234163599.jpg?resize=270,180 270w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-1234163599.jpg?resize=225,150 225w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-1234163599.jpg?resize=242,161 242w\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs Re-Sign Recently Released 10-Year MLB Player Before Reds Game\" width=\"782\" height=\"522\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5972916\" data-lazy-load=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-5972916\">GettyPHILADELPHIA, PA \u2013 JULY 24: Pitcher Vince Velasquez #21 of the Philadelphia Phillies delivers a pitch against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of a game at Citizens Bank Park on July 24, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Schultz\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Vince Velasquez has pitched in parts of 10 MLB seasons. He holds a career record of 38-51 with a lifetime ERA of 4.86 over 766 innings with 823 strikeouts.<\/p>\n<p>He broke into MLB with the Houston Astros in 2015, but spent most of his career with the Philadelphia Phillies (five seasons), where he was a good middle-of-the-rotation starter. Velasquez has also pitched for the Chicago White Sox and San Diego Padres.<\/p>\n<p><strong>More MLB on Heavy: MLB World Reacts to Wild Yordan Alvarez Trade Idea with Yankees that Involves Anthony Volpe<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Chicago Cubs Right Now<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_5987838\">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/MLB-Heavy-Thumbnail_20260506_113938_0000.png?w=782\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 782px) 100vw, 782px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/MLB-Heavy-Thumbnail_20260506_113938_0000.png 1920w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/MLB-Heavy-Thumbnail_20260506_113938_0000.png?resize=150,84 150w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/MLB-Heavy-Thumbnail_20260506_113938_0000.png?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/MLB-Heavy-Thumbnail_20260506_113938_0000.png?resize=768,432 768w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/MLB-Heavy-Thumbnail_20260506_113938_0000.png?resize=1024,576 1024w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/MLB-Heavy-Thumbnail_20260506_113938_0000.png?resize=1536,864 1536w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/MLB-Heavy-Thumbnail_20260506_113938_0000.png?resize=782,440 782w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/MLB-Heavy-Thumbnail_20260506_113938_0000.png?resize=780,439 780w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/MLB-Heavy-Thumbnail_20260506_113938_0000.png?resize=425,239 425w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/MLB-Heavy-Thumbnail_20260506_113938_0000.png?resize=320,180 320w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/MLB-Heavy-Thumbnail_20260506_113938_0000.png?resize=267,150 267w\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs Re-Sign Recently Released 10-Year MLB Player Before Reds Game\" width=\"782\" height=\"440\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5987838\" data-lazy-load=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-5987838\">GettyMichael Conforto #20 of the Chicago Cubs hits a double during the ninth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on April 12, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Geoff Stellfox\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Chicago Cubs are enjoying a very good stretch of baseball right now. They have won six consecutive games and have yet to drop a game in the month of May.<\/p>\n<p>Their 25-12 record is good for first place in the National League Central.<\/p>\n<p>This current series against the Reds has allowed Chicago to create some separation in the standings. 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