Velasquez allowed one earned run on four hits while walking one and striking out six across six innings Saturday against the Marlins.
After being being buoyed to a 5-1 lead after the first inning, Velasquez was able to pound the strike zone Saturday. His line from this game has to be discounted a bit given the weak Marlins lineup and the excellent run support he received, but it provides another glimpse into the upside that he flashed in 2016. He remains a high-risk option, but this start should solidify his spot in the rotation, giving him time to prove himself as a potential fantasy asset.