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Sent back to Triple-A The Orioles optioned Vazquez on Tuesday, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact Vazquez was optioned in a corresponding move with Dylan Carlson getting recalled from Triple-A Norfolk prior to Tuesday night's game. Vazquez appeared in three games after getting selected from Triple-A Norfolk on July 10, but was not able to reach base in his limited four plate appearances.

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JULY 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Selected from Triple-A The Orioles selected Vazquez's contract from Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday.

Impact Vazquez has slashed .280/.345/.447 with five home runs and three stolen bases across 147 plate appearances for Norfolk in 2025. He was able to reach the majors in 2024 for the Cubs, but he was only able to etch one hit across his 14 plate appearances. In a corresponding move, Jorge Mateo was placed on the 10-day injured list.

JUNE 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Selected from Triple-A The Orioles selected Vazquez from Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday.

Impact Vazquez has slashed .280/.345/.447 with five home runs and three stolen bases across 147 plate appearances in 2025 for Triple-A Norfolk. He was able to reach the majors in 2024 for the Cubs, but was only able to etch one hit across his 14 plate appearances. In a corresponding move, Jorge Mateo was placed on the 10-day injured list.

JUNE 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Doing fine after hit-by-pitch Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said that Vazquez is expected to be fine after exiting Monday's Grapefruit League contest against the Red Sox after being hit by a pitch on the right e...

Impact Vazquez looked to be in ample pain after being struck by a pitch in the seventh inning, but it doesn't sound like he will need any testing. The infielder is projected to open the season at Triple-A Norfolk.

MARCH 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Removed after hit-by-pitch Vazquez was lifted from Monday's Grapefruit League contest against the Red Sox in the seventh inning after being hit by a pitch on the right elbow, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com r...

Impact Vazquez immediately went to the ground in pain after being struck by a wayward Luis Guerrero offering and eventually walked off the field. He could be sent for testing on the elbow to see if he suffered any fractures.

MARCH 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A The Orioles outrighted Vazquez to Triple-A Norfolk on Friday.

Impact Vazquez is no longer on the 40-man roster but will remain in the organization after passing through waivers unclaimed. The 25-year-old will provide utility infielder depth at Triple-A Norfolk.

FEBRUARY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bumped off 40-man roster The Orioles designated Vazquez for assignment Tuesday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Baltimore acquired Vazquez from the Cubs in exchange for cash considerations just five days ago, but he's now out of a 40-man roster spot after the Orioles signed Ramon Laureano to a one-year contract Tuesday. Vazquez appeared in 11 games for the Cubs last season, slashing .083/.143/.083 across 14 plate appearances.

FEBRUARY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Traded to Baltimore The Orioles acquired Vazquez from the Cubs on Friday in exchange for cash considerations.

Impact Vazquez had been designated for assignment and will now join a new 40-man roster. The 25-year-old will compete for a utility infielder job, but Vazquez has minor-league options remaining and will likely begin the year at Triple-A Norfolk.

JANUARY 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bumped from 40-man roster The Cubs designated Vazquez for assignment Tuesday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact The Cubs had to clear a space on their 40-man roster after signing Jon Berti to a one-year deal. Vazquez has had a decent Triple-A career with an OPS of .794, but he did not impress with his brief first stint at the major league level. He managed just one hit across 14 plate appearances with the big club.

JANUARY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Picking up rare start Vazquez will start at shortstop and bat ninth in Monday's game against the Phillies.

Impact With Dansby Swanson resting in the series opener, Vazquez will pick up his second start in three games but just his second overall since being recalled from Triple-A Iowa on Aug. 23. Vazquez has logged just eight plate appearances between two stints with the Cubs on the season and is still looking for his first MLB hit.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Officially called up The Cubs recalled Vazquez from Triple-A Iowa on Friday, Ryan Herrera of AllCHGO.com reports.

Impact Vazquez will relace David Bote -- who was designated for assignment -- on the Cubs' 26-man roster. The 24-year-old Vazquez appeared in a pair of big-league games at the end of May before returning to Iowa, slashing .263/.327/.484 across 105 plate appearances since. The infielder could mix in at second base, third base or shortstop as needed.

AUGUST 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Officially called up The Cubs recalled Vazquez from Triple-A Iowa on Friday, Ryan Herrera of AllCHGO.com reports.

Impact Vazquez will relace David Bote -- who was designated for assignment -- on the Cubs' 26-man roster. The 24-year-old Vazquez appeared in a pair of big-league games at the end of May but has been with Iowa since, slashing .263/.347/.432 across 273 plate appearances on the year. The infielder could mix in at second base, third base or shortstop as needed.

AUGUST 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Promotion incoming The Cubs are expected to recall Vazquez from Triple-A Iowa, Jorge Castillo of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Vazquez, 24, was up briefly with the Cubs earlier this season, striking out in his lone plate appearance. He's slashed .263/.347/.432 with eight homers at Iowa this season and boasts a 1.095 OPS in seven games this month after returning from an undisclosed injury. Vazquez is primarily a shortstop but also has played second and third base. It's not clear whose roster spot he will be taking.

AUGUST 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to play Vazquez (undisclosed) was activated from the 7-day injured list Tuesday.

Impact Vazquez hadn't since any action since July 6 due to an unspecified injury prior to be activated Tuesday. He's looked sharp at the dish in four games since, going 5-for-14 with three home runs and three RBI.

AUGUST 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Shelved at Triple-A Triple-A Iowa placed Vazquez on its 7-day injured list Friday with an unspecified injury.

Impact Vazquez is on Iowa's IL for the second time in less than a month, though it's unclear if his latest injury is related to the previous one. He got a brief cup of coffee with the Cubs in late May but has otherwise spent the entire 2024 season at Iowa, where he's slashed .255/.347/.389 with five home runs and one stolen base over 244 plate appearances.

JULY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down to minors The Mets optioned Vazquez to Triple-A Iowa on Thursday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Vazquez's first stint in the majors lasted a little more than a week, but he received just one plate appearance and struck out. Pete Crow-Armstrong was called up from Iowa to take Vazquez's place on the active roster.

MAY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled to big club The Cubs recalled Vazquez from Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday.

Impact Vazquez, 27, has hit .262 with three home runs over 39 games with Iowa this season. He will provide some protection on the infield with Nico Hoerner (hamstring) banged up and would be making his major-league debut if/when he gets into a game.

MAY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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