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Riding pine Saturday Vazquez isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Marlins, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Vazquez had started in each of the last four games and went 1-for-13 with three RBI and six strikeouts during that time. Kevin Plawecki will start behind the dish and bat eighth.

MAY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

‘He adds small pieces every year.’ How Christian Vazquez became one of the best catchers in baseball - The Boston Globe At 30, Vázquez has found a perfect balance in his personal and professional lives after overcoming injuries and setbacks.

MAY 24, 2021 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

On bench Saturday Vazquez is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Phillies, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Vazquez hits the bench after going 5-for-13 with a homer and five RBI over his last three games. Kevin Plawecki starts behind the plate in his absence.

MAY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Plates three runs Vazquez went 2-for-5 with two doubles, three RBI and a run scored in Friday's win over the Phillies.

Impact Vazquez has hit safely in three straight contests and has recorded two hits in each of his last two appearances. The backstop has had a few up-and-down performances of late, and he has hit 18-for-60 during the current month with 13 RBI.

MAY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Clubs third homer Vazquez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and two RBI in Wednesday's 7-3 win over Toronto.

Impact The catcher produced an RBI with a groundout in the first inning. He also added a solo shot in the eighth. Vazquez is slashing .252/.301/.363 with three homers, 17 RBI, 19 runs scored and four stolen bases through 146 plate appearances this year. He's trimmed his strikeout rate to 17.8 percent this year compared to 22.8 percent last year, but it hasn't led to any extra success at the plate.

MAY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Receives breather Sunday Vazquez is not in the lineup Sunday versus the Angels, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

Impact Vazquez started the previous six games and will receive the day off for Sunday afternoon's series finale. Kevin Plawecki will step in behind the plate and bat eighth for Boston.

MAY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Resting for day game Vazquez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Impact Vazquez is presumably getting a routine breather for the day game after he caught four of Boston's past five games. Kevin Plawecki checks in behind the dish for Vazquez, who should be back in the lineup for Monday's series finale in Baltimore.

MAY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chavis, Bogaerts hit home runs, Red Sox beat Orioles 11-6

Michael Chavis homered in his first start of the season, Xander Bogaerts also homered and the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 11-6

MAY 9, 2021 • Associated Press

Dalbec ends slump, lifts Red Sox past Orioles 6-2

Bobby Dalbec snapped an 0-for-27 skid with a single and a three-run homer, powering the Boston Red Sox to a 6-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles

MAY 8, 2021 • Associated Press

Cordero snaps slump, Red Sox hold on to beat Tigers 12-9

The Boston Red Sox held on after blowing three previous leads to beat the Tigers 12-9

MAY 6, 2021 • Associated Press

Takes seat Thursday Vazquez isn't starting Thursday's game against the Tigers.

Impact Vaquez had started each of the last two games and went 4-for-9 with a double, two RBI, a run, a walk and three strikeouts during that time. Kevin Plawecki will start behind the dish and bat eighth.

MAY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Plays second base Vazquez moved from catcher to second base after Christian Arroyo left Wednesday's game with a hand injury.

Impact Arrory was hit by a pitch on his left hand but stayed in the game to run before being removed as a fielder. Vazquez has played second base before during his career, but his deployment Wednesday should be viewed as a stopgap measure. He's not expected to fill in at the position should Arroyo need multiple days off. The Red Sox can easily have Enrique Hernandez or Marwin Gonzalez, both of whom were already in Wednesday's game, play the keystone.

MAY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Retreats to bench Vazquez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game in Texas, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Impact He'll get a routine day off in the series finale, clearing the way for Kevin Plawecki to pick up a start behind the dish. Vazquez has handled one of the heavier workloads among all catchers this season, starting all but six of the Boston's 27 games.

MAY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Produces lone run Vazquez went 1-for-3 with an RBI double in Wednesday's 1-0 win over the Mets.

Impact In an old-fashioned pitching duel, Vazquez's run-producing double in the fourth inning was the game's only offense. Entering Wednesday's game with no extra-base hits and batting just .143 (7-for-49) over 13 games, Vazquez drove a fastball up the opposite way to score Xander Bogaerts. The catcher has hit safely in three of his last four games.

APRIL 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Saturday Vazquez isn't starting Saturday's game against the Mariners, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Vazquez had started each of the last six games and went 4-for-22 with two runs, two walks and three strikeouts during that time. Kevin Plawecki will start behind the dish Saturday, batting ninth.

APRIL 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Raps out three hits Vazquez went 3-for-5 with two runs scored in Monday's 11-4 win over the White Sox.

Impact Vazquez was part of Boston's six-run first inning, when a line of six consecutive batters recorded hits off Chicago starter Lucas Giolito. His opening-frame single snapped an 0-for-15 skid, and this strong performance raised the veteran catcher's batting average to .308.

APRIL 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On bench for matinee Vazquez is out of the lineup for Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader against the White Sox, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact The 30-year-old finds himself on the bench for the second straight game as he is 0-for-10 in his past three appearances, leaving Kevin Plawecki to receive another start. Vazquez should return to the lineup for Game 2 later Sunday.

APRIL 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Saturday Vazquez isn't starting Saturday's game against the White Sox, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Vazquez went 0-for-6 with a walk, one run and a strikeout in the past two games. Kevin Plawecki will start behind the plate Saturday, batting ninth.

APRIL 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting matinee Vazquez isn't in the lineup for Game 1 of a doubleheader against the Twins on Wednesday, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Vazquez has gone just 2-for-14 with a run, one RBI and three strikeouts in the past three contests. Kevin Plawecki will start behind the dish and bat ninth for the first game of Wednesday's twin bill.

APRIL 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 9, 2021 • SCOUT.COM

Continues to hit Vazquez went 3-for-5 with two doubles, a run scored and a stolen base Thursday against the Orioles.

Impact Vazquez has hit very well to start the season, with Thursday's effort marking his third multi-hit effort in his last four games. Even more surprising has been Vazquez's aggressiveness on the basepaths, as he stole third base in the first inning to record his second steal of the campaign. At a light-hitting position, Vazquez has stood out as a potential difference maker early on.

APRIL 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Vazquez Offensive Tear Isn't New, According To These Stats Christian Vazquez has started hot at the plate to begin the season, but this actually isn't a new concept for the Boston Red Sox catcher.

APRIL 8, 2021 • NESN.COM

Goes deep against Tampa Bay Vazquez went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run, an additional RBI and an additional run scored in Wednesday's win over the Rays.

Impact Vazquez went deep in the fourth inning off Ryan Yarbrough, but his contributions didn't stop there -- the backstop also added an RBI single in the bottom of the fifth and later came around to score on a throwing error from shortstop Willy Adames. Vazquez went hitless in his first two games but has picked things up since then, assembling a four-game hitting streak while recording three multi-hit games during that span.

APRIL 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Cora Offers Glowing Review Of Red-Hot Christian Vazquez Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez earned praise from Alex Cora after a performance which included his second home run in as many days...

APRIL 7, 2021 • NESN.COM

Christian Vazquez sparks to Red Sox home wins over Rays Boston's catcher tied the game late Tuesday night and provided the eventual winning RBI Wednesday

APRIL 7, 2021 • PROVIDENCEJOURNAL.COM

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Chavis, Bogaerts hit home runs, Red Sox beat Orioles 11-6

Dalbec ends slump, lifts Red Sox past Orioles 6-2

Cordero snaps slump, Red Sox hold on to beat Tigers 12-9