Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said Sunday that X-rays on Velazquez's left ankle returned negative, and the right-hander is expected to make his next start, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
Velasquez turned his left ankle during Saturday's start against the White Sox, an outing in which he allowed five runs over 2.2 innings before departing. If he comes out of his next throwing session no worse for the wear, the 30-year-old is tentatively scheduled to face the Cardinals next weekend.