Vincent Velasquez Injury: Updates on Phillies SP's Biceps and Return

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Vincent Velasquez left a June 8 game against the Chicago Cubs after just two pitches with a biceps injury to his throwing arm and was placed on the disabled list on June 10. However, he is ready to return. 

Continue for updates.

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Velasquez Returns from Disabled List

Monday, June 27

The Phillies announced Velasquez's return to the major league roster but did not announce a corresponding roster move.

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Velasquez Lands on 15-Day DL with Biceps Strain

Friday, June 10 

The Phillies announced righty Luis Garcia has been recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to take Velasquez's roster spot.

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Velasquez Comments on Injury

Wednesday, June 8 

Velasquez told reporters he "isn't worried" about his injured biceps.

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Velasquez Has Emerged as Bright Spot for Surprising Phillies

A revelation early in the season, Velasquez has come back to earth a bit in recent starts. He began the season by posting wins in four of his first five starts but was 1-1 with a 6.00 ERA and 1.67 WHIP over his last six heading into Wednesday. This was his fourth consecutive start not lasting through the fifth inning.

Overall, Velasquez is 5-2 with a 3.65 ERA and 1.26 WHIP. He's fourth in strikeouts on the Phillies' roster with 73 strikeouts.