# Cardinals Call Up Power Bat Velazquez

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Podcast: [St. Louis Cardinals News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/st-louis-cardinals-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7461032)
Published: 2026-05-30T02:59:52+00:00
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## Resource

The Cardinals are injecting fresh power into their lineup with the call-up of 27-year-old outfielder Nelson Velazquez, primed to make an impact off the bench against the Cubs. A former minor league standout with a career-high 17 homers in 53 games last year, Velazquez brings legit power potential — though his strikeout rate remains a concern. With a solid .232 batting average and 7 homers in Triple-A this season, he’s ready to be a spark plug, especially as a pinch-hitter or fourth outfielder, adding much-needed pop to St. Louis’ roster as the season heats up. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/fe9573f8177ca500

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