Velazquez was recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Saturday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
Velazquez was optioned to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Sept. 12, and he hit .167 with two doubles, three RBI, two runs and three stolen bases across seven minor-league appearances since then. He should serve mainly as depth to close out the regular season but is starting at shortstop and batting ninth in Saturday's game against the Rays.