Velasquez (5-2) allowed seven runs on nine hits, including two home runs, and two walks over just 4.2 innings in Sunday's loss to the Cubs. He struck out six.
That's now two starts in a row where Velasquez hasn't been able to complete five innings, and he's served up five homers over that span. His upside is still tremendous, but the 23-year-old will need to sharpen his command within the strike zone to add some consistency to his arsenal. He'll next take the hill Friday at home against the Brewers.