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Velazquez (COVID-19 protocols) made his Grapefruit League debut Sunday, tossing a scoreless ninth inning in the Astros' 5-0 win over the Nationals. He struck out two and worked around a hit and a walk.
Velazquez missed a handful of workouts while waiting to clear COVID-19 protocols, but his brief absence from camp shouldn't affect his readiness for Opening Day. Even so, the 32-year-old is on the outside looking in for a spot in the Houston bullpen due to his status as a non-roster invitee.
