Christian Vázquez - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Heading to bench Sunday Vazquez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds.

Impact Cesar Salazar will handle catching duties in the series finale while Vazquez rests. Vazquez is expected to see the bulk of the playing time behind the plate while Yainer Diaz (oblique) remains on the shelf, but the former will typically bat near the bottom of the Houston lineup and likely won't carry much fantasy intrigue outside of deeper two-catcher mixed leagues or AL-only leagues.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Astros beat the Reds 10-0, extending Cincinnati's losing streak to 8

Zach Dezenzo and Yordan Alvarez hit two-run homers, Mike Burrows allowed three hits in seven innings, and the Houston Astros beat Cincinnati 10-0, extending the Reds losing streak...

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Absent from lineup Vazquez is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Dodgers.

Impact Vazquez is at the top of the Astros' catcher depth chart following the injury to Yainer Diaz (oblique), but he'll get some rest during Wednesday's matinee. Cesar Salazar is doing the catching and batting ninth in what will be his season debut with the big club.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Astros lose catcher Yainer Diaz 'for a while' because of a left oblique strain

Houston catcher Yainer Diaz has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique strain

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Astros catcher Yainer Diaz sidelined by oblique injury, headed to the IL

Houston catcher Yainer Diaz will be heading to the injured list with an oblique injury after hurting his left oblique during batting practice ahead of Monday’s game against the Los...

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Homers in loss to St. Louis Vazquez went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Friday's 9-4 loss to the Cardinals.

Impact Vazquez got the scoring started for the Astros, taking Kyle Leahy deep for a solo shot in the bottom of the third inning. Three solo homers were all the Astros were able to muster against Leahy. Vazquez has made seven starts this season and has at least one hit in all seven, as he's now slashing .400/.438/.733 with two home runs, 10 RBI, five runs scored and a 2:7 BB:K across 33 trips to the plate.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Astros snap 8-game losing streak, beat Rockies 7-6 behind big night from Christian Walker

Christian Walker had three hits, including a home run, and the Houston Astros used a six-run third inning to snap an eight-game losing streak with a 7-6 win over the Colorado Rocki...

APRIL 15 • Associated Press

Arozarena hits 1st home run of season, Mariners end 5-game skid with 9-6 win against Astros

Randy Arozarena hit his first home run of the season and drove in three runs as the Seattle Mariners beat the Houston Astros 9-6 to snap a five-game losing streak

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Walker homers, Peña gets 600th hit as Astros rout Athletics 11-0

Christian Walker homered, doubled and drove in two runs as the Houston Astros routed the Athletics 11-0 on Saturday

APRIL 4 • Associated Press

Homers Wednesday Vazquez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Red Sox.

Impact Making his second start of the season, Vazquez extended Houston's lead to 6-4 with a homer off Danny Coulombe to lead off the seventh inning, his first long ball this year. Vasquez is now 2-for-7 to open the campaign after slashing .189/.271/.274 with three homers and 14 RBI across 214 plate appearances with the Twins in 2025.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Correa's 3-run blast powers the Astros past the Red Sox 6-4 for a sweep

Carlos Correa put Houston on top with a three-run homer and Christian Vázquez added a solo shot to lead the Astros to a 6-4 win over the Boston Red Sox to complete a three-game swe...

APRIL 1 • Associated Press

Astros starter Tatsuya Imai admits nerves in major league debut against Angels

Though Tatsuya Imai made more than 100 starts in eight seasons playing professionally in Japan, he admitted to having a case of the jitters Sunday in his major league debut for the...

MARCH 29 • Associated Press

Contract selected The Astros selected Vazquez's contract from Triple-A Sugar Land on Wednesday.

Impact Vazquez will open the season as the Astros' backup catcher behind starter Yainer Diaz. He's hit only .215/.267/.311 the past three seasons in the majors but remains a capable defensive backstop.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Makes team as backup catcher Vazquez has made the Astros' Opening Day roster as a backup catcher, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Vazquez inked a minor-league contract earlier this month and has won the No. 2 job behind starter Yainer Diaz. The 35-year-old slashed only .215/.267/.311 the past three seasons with the Twins and is unlikely to play much in Houston.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Puerto Rico’s Christian Vázquez hits bases clearing single, trimming deficit against Italy

MARCH 14 • FOX SPORTS

Astros sign catcher Christian Vázquez to minor league deal, invite him to big league spring training

The Houston Astros have signed catcher Christian Vázquez to a minor league deal and invited him to big league spring training

MARCH 7 • Associated Press

Joining Astros on minors deal Vazquez agreed to a minor-league contract with the Astros on Saturday that includes an invitation to spring training, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Vazquez is currently playing for Team Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic, but afterward he will report to Astros camp and attempt to win the backup job behind Yainer Diaz. Cesar Salazar, the only other catcher currently on Houston's 40-man roster, is 2-for-13 so far this spring. Vazquez, now 35, spent the last three seasons in Minnesota, slashing a combined .215/.267/.311.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Lone Minnesota Twin elects free agency following three unproductive seasons Considering the circumstances, it felt like a long-winded contract for Christian Vazquez. The now-35-year-old catcher had a rollercoaster of...

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • PUCKETTSPOND.COM

Nola takes perfect game into 6th, moves to 2nd on Phillies' strikeout list in 3-1 win over Twins

Aaron Nola takes a perfect game into the sixth inning, helping the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Minnesota Twins 3-1 on Friday night

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Byron Buxton homers twice including a 2nd-straight leadoff shot to lead Twins over Rangers 4-0

Byron Buxton hit two home runs including a second-straight leadoff homer, Bailey Ober threw six innings with five strikeouts and two hits, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Texas Ra...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

On base four times Vasquez went 1-for-1 with two walks, a stolen base and was hit by a pitch in Tuesday's win over the Rangers.

Impact Vasquez had a productive evening on offense, reaching base four times and even wound up swiping his first bag of the year. Both Vazquez and Ryan Jeffers returned from the injured list on consecutive days to begin the week and the two will likely end up splitting duties once again to close out the season. Vazquez

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

After dealing with serious infection, Twins' Christian Vázquez returns Christian Vázquez didn’t think he would return this season after developing a serious infection in his shoulder.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • TWINCITIES.COM

Activated from injured list The Twins activated Vazquez (shoulder) from the 10-day injured list Monday.

Impact Vazquez has been shelved since early August following surgery to remove an infection from his left shoulder, but he's ready to go now after a brief rehab assignment. Ryan Jeffers' (concussion) status remains in flux, which could leave Vazquez with regular catching duties in the final week.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Twins look to break losing streak in game against the Guardians

The Minnesota Twins aim to stop their five-game slide when they play the Cleveland Guardians

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Guardians aim to keep win streak going against the Twins

The Cleveland Guardians will try to continue an eight-game win streak with a victory against the Minnesota Twins

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

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