Velasquez allowed a single run on eight hits and a walk while striking out seven batters during Thursday's extra-innings win over Colorado. He didn't factor into the decision.
The young righty entered the start with a 5.98 ERA and 1.42 WHIP through eight outings this season, so this was a promising showing from Velasquez. He owns swing-and-miss stuff and currently sports a 9.6 K/9 for the campaign. However, until Velasquez proves he can consistently limit opponents, his crippling ratios are category anchors. A road game against Miami is up next for Velasquez.