CHRISTIAN VÁZQUEZ NEWS

Goes deep in win Vazquez went 2-for-2 in Tuesday's 8-3 win over Cleveland, drawing two walks and hitting a solo homer.

Impact Breaking out of a 1-for-22 slump over his previous seven games played, Vazquez reached base in all four plate appearances Tuesday, including a sixth-inning solo shot that tied the ballgame at 3-3. The 33-year-old backstop is now hitting .222 with six home runs, 28 RBI and 30 runs scored across 88 games (304 plate appearances) on the season.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Losing work to Jeffers Vazquez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians.

Impact The Twins' catching timeshare has tilted in favor of Ryan Jeffers of late, leaving less playing time available for Vazquez. The 33-year-old will be on the bench Wednesday for the fourth time in the last six games.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out of lineup Vazquez is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Guardians.

Impact Vazquez and Ryan Jeffers alternated the starts over the last seven games, but the pattern will break Monday, as Jeffers will get the nod behind the plate for the second time in as many days.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Resting Sunday Vazquez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers.

Impact Vazquez will sit out the day game after a night game, affording Ryan Jeffers a turn behind the plate. After he entered the series versus Texas with a five-game hitting streak, Vazquez went 0-for-7 over his two starts against the Rangers.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Wednesday, but gaining reps Vazquez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers.

Impact Though he's on the bench for the day game after a night game, Vazquez may have supplanted Ryan Jeffers as the Twins' preferred catcher for the time being. Vazquez started behind the dish in four of the previous five contests and went 6-for-16 with a home run, two doubles, five runs and two RBI.

AUGUST 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swats fourth homer Vazquez went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 7-3 loss to the Brewers.

Impact Vazquez notched his fourth long ball of the season and his first since July 26 on Tuesday, taking Wade Miley yard in the second inning to bring Kyle Farmer in to score. Though Vazquez has been a poor source of power this season, he's been a quality bat since the All-Star Break (21 games), batting .274 with 10 runs scored and nine RBI while striking out at an 18.4 percent clip.

AUGUST 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Retreats to bench Sunday Vazquez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.

Impact Vazquez will hit the bench after he went 5-for-12 with two doubles and four runs while starting behind the dish in each of the last three contests. Ryan Jeffers wasn't available for either of the last two games due to back soreness, but now that Jeffers has been cleared to start Sunday, Vazquez could find himself back in a timeshare at catcher.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Tuesday's lineup Vazquez is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Tigers.

Impact It's the second straight game on the bench for Vazquez, who has a .259/.271/.397 slash line in 17 contests since the All-Star break. Ryan Jeffers is working behind the plate and batting sixth Tuesday.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Wednesday Vazquez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers.

Impact Vazquez and Ryan Jeffers continue to alternate starts behind the dish, and it'll be the latter's turn to catch Wednesday. Since the All-Star break, Vazquez has been a serviceable performer with a .256 average, two home runs and seven RBI in 13 games, but being stuck in a timeshare with Jeffers limits his overall fantasy upside.

AUGUST 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Monday Vazquez is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Tigers, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Vazquez will give way to Ryan Jeffers behind the dish for the series opener. The two backstops have now alternated starts at catcher over the last eight games.

AUGUST 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Tuesday's lineup Vazquez is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game at St. Louis, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Vazquez started the past two games but will take a seat for Tuesday's series opener. Ryan Jeffers will step in behind the plate to catch for righty Pablo Lopez.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Homers, tallies three hits Vazquez went 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Wednesday's loss against the Mariners.

Impact Vazquez jumped on the first pitch he saw from Bryce Miller in the bottom of the third and launched it over the wall in left-center field to give the Twins their first run of the game. The catcher then added an RBI single with two outs in the sixth to bring Minnesota back within one run of Seattle and finished the day with three hits for only the third time this season. The home run was just Vazquez's third of the year, though two of those long balls have come within his last seven games. He's batting .363 over that seven-game stretch with five RBI and four extra-base hits.

JULY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Day off Tuesday Vazquez isn't in the Twins' lineup Tuesday against the Mariners.

Impact After going 1-for-3 with an RBI on Monday, Vazquez will get a breather for Tuesday's contest. Ryan Jeffers will take over behind the dish and bat eighth.

JULY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Sunday Vazquez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.

Impact He'll get a breather for the day game after going 2-for-3 with two doubles, an RBI and a run while playing all nine innings behind the dish in Saturday's 3-2 win. Ryan Jeffers will draw the start at catcher in the series finale.

JULY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Friday's lineup Vazquez is not in the lineup for Friday's contest against the White Sox.

Impact The Twins will go with Ryan Jeffers behind the plate as the club continues to rotate starts with their catchers since the All-Star break. Vazquez is just 4-for-32 at the plate so far in July.

JULY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact He and Ryan Jeffers have alternated starts at catcher since the All-Star break and it will be Jeffers catching Kenta Maeda in this one. Vazquez went 0-for-5 with three strikeouts in Tuesday's contest.

JULY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Monday Vazquez is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Mariners.

Impact Vazquez and Ryan Jeffers have now alternated turns behind the plate through the Twins' first four games out of the All-Star break. A rough timeshare between the two could remain in place for the foreseeable future, but Vazquez isn't likely to fade from the picture completely after signing a three-year, $30 million deal with the Twins over the winter.

JULY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to bench Vazquez will sit Saturday against the Athletics.

Impact Vazquez has made 19 more starts behind the plate than Ryan Jeffers this season, but the pair have had a much more even split in recent weeks. Vazquez continues to struggle at the plate, posting a .551 OPS for the year and a .433 OPS over his last 22 games.

JULY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Saturday Vazquez will be on the bench Saturday as the Twins host the Orioles.

Impact Vazquez is ahead of Ryan Jeffers in the pecking order behind the plate, but not by much. In the last 20 games, Vazquez has the edge in starts by an 11-9 margin. Jeffers' .801 OPS is far better than Vazquez's .561 mark, however, so there's no guarantee Vazquez remains the top option in the second half.

JULY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Receiving Wednesday off Vazquez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals.

Impact Vazquez will get a breather in the series finale after starting behind the plate Monday and Tuesday while going 1-for-8 with a run scored. Ryan Jeffers will form a battery with starting pitcher Pablo Lopez on Wednesday.

JULY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets Sunday off Vazquez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles.

Impact The Twins and Orioles are wrapping up their series with a day game that begins at 12:05 p.m. ET, so Vazquez will get a breather after catching all nine innings of Saturday's 1-0 win. Ryan Jeffers will check in behind the dish Sunday.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Friday Vazquez is not in the starting lineup Friday versus the Orioles.

Impact Vazquez will take a seat after he went 0-for-4 with two walks and a strikeout while starting two games during the team's series with Atlanta. Ryan Jeffers will draw the start at catcher and bat seventh in the series opener with Baltimore.

JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sits in favor of Jeffers Vazquez is out of the lineup for Monday's game against Atlanta.

Impact Vazquez has submitted a palatable .708 OPS thus far in June, but that hasn't been enough for him to gain sole possession of No. 1 catching duties from Ryan Jeffers, who has been swinging a hotter bat of late. The two backstops have now alternated starts over the last eight games.

JUNE 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Vazquez isn't in the Twins' lineup Saturday against Detroit.

Impact It's been a tough season for Vazquez, but he's turned it around as of late by going 4-for-13 with a homer and five RBI across his last five games. He'll sit Saturday while Ryan Jeffers starts behind the dish and bats eighth.

JUNE 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Thursday's lineup Vazquez is not in Thursday's lineup against the Red Sox.

Impact Vazquez is hitting .206 with one home run, three runs and five RBI in 14 games this month. Ryan Jeffers will start behind the dish and hit seventh.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE