Velasquez allowed one run on five hits over five innings Monday against the Blue Jays. He struck out seven and walked two.
This was likely Velasquez's last Grapefruit League appearance with Opening Day approaching quickly. He needed 87 pitches to get through five innings, a sign he still has work to do on being more economical with his pitches. The young righty is expected to make his first start of the regular season on April 7.