Fantasy Baseball Profile - Christian Vazquez

Fantasy Baseball Player Profile

Christian Vazquez
Minnesota Twins
1B: 7 2B: 2 C: 94 DH: 1
2024 Projected Value: $1
2024 Actual Value: $0 Difference: $-1
Based on 10-team AL-only league

Player Stats Daily Log

Year	AB	H	R	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	AVG	Rate
2024 proj	280	69	29	5	31	19	59	2	0.246	9.5
2024	67	14	5	1	6	2	20	2	0.209	4.3
2023	327	73	34	6	32	25	82	1	0.223	6.3
2022	398	109	41	9	52	22	69	1	0.274	20.5
2021	458	118	51	6	49	33	84	8	0.258	19.0
2020	173	49	22	7	23	16	43	4	0.283	35.9
2019	482	133	66	23	72	33	101	4	0.276	37.5
2018	251	52	24	3	16	13	41	4	0.207	1.5
2017	324	94	43	5	32	17	64	7	0.290	20.3
2016	172	39	21	1	12	10	39	0	0.227	1.8
2014	175	42	15	1	20	19	33	0	0.240	3.2

Player News

Date	News
1/30/24	2023 In Review: Wilyer Abreu or Won't-Yer Abreu?. The return from the Christian Vazquez trade is looking pretty good. Enmanuel Valdez, a power hitter who is a versatile fielder, at least, though not a particularly sound one, got the early headlines at second base. Wilyer Abreu, who would eventually be named to the postseason Triple-A All-Star team for Worcester (and would become a dad in August!), got the call to the Majors late in the season and used his opportunity to make a name for himself, as well. Abreu's runs above average value was below average on every other pitch he was offered. Source: https://www.overthemonster.com/2024/1/30/24055148/...
11/23/23	MLB rumors: Twins looking to make Christian Vazquez trade. The Minnesota Twins are reportedly looking to trade catcher Christian Vazquez, per Robert Murray of FanSided. Murray shared the report while speaking on Foul Territory Wednesday, stating that Minnesota wants to cut payroll by trading players. “One of them has been Christian Vazquez according to sources who have spoken with the Twins.” “I don't necessarily know what the likelihood of a trade is but when he was a free agent last year, he ended up garnering pretty strong interest from the Padres,” Murray continued. Source: https://clutchpoints.com/mlb-rumors-twins-christia...
8/21/23	Pirates Twins Baseball. Minnesota Twins' Christian Vazquez (8) looks at home plate umpire Erich Bacchus after a pitch from Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher David Bednar in the eighth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, in Minneapolis. Source: https://www.bdtonline.com/sports/national_sports/p...
8/02/23	How to Watch the Twins vs. Cardinals Game: Streaming & TV Info. Christian Vazquez and the Minnesota Twins will take on Paul Goldschmidt and the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium in the second of a three-game series, on Wednesday at 7:45 PM ET. Sign up for Fubo to watch this matchup and make sure you don't miss any of the action all season long! Bet with the King of Sportsbooks and use bonus code "GNPLAY" for special offers! Check out the latest odds and place your bets with BetMGM Sportsbook. Use bonus code "GNPLAY" for special offers! Twins vs. Cardinals Live Stream, TV Channel and Game Info: Date: Wednesday, August 2, 2023 Time: 7:45 PM ET TV Channel: BSMW Location: St. Louis, Missouri Venue: Busch Stadium Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo! Bet on Source: https://www.keyc.com/sports/betting/2023/08/02/twi...
8/01/23	What we're hearing about the Red Sox ahead of Tuesday's MLB trade deadline. Much like last season, it looks like the Red Sox would like to be buyers AND sellers at Tuesday's 6 p.m. trade deadline. Last year, Bloom sent away catcher and clubhouse leader Christian Vazquez ahead of the deadline, which sent the wrong kind of message to the team. The Sox were still kinda, sorta in the playoff hunt when he made that move, but it greatly deflated the clubhouse and a tailspin ensued shortly after. Fast forward to this season, and while the Sox are way out of the AL East, they are very much in striking distance for a Wild Card spot. Source: https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/red-sox-mlb-tr...
8/01/23	What we're hearing about the Red Sox ahead of Tuesday's MLB trade deadline. Much like last season, it looks like the Red Sox would like to be buyers AND sellers at Tuesday's 6 p.m. trade deadline. Last year, Bloom sent away catcher and clubhouse leader Christian Vazquez ahead of the deadline, which sent the wrong kind of message to the team. The Sox were still kinda, sorta in the playoff hunt when he made that move, but it greatly deflated the clubhouse and a tailspin ensued shortly after. Fast forward to this season, and while the Sox are way out of the AL East, they are very much in striking distance for a Wild Card spot. Source: https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/red-sox-mlb-tr...
7/26/23	Chaim Bloom Reflects On Lessons From 2022 Red Sox Deadline. The 2022 trade deadline featured both additions and subtractions for the Boston Red Sox. Whether it was the departure of former World Series champion Christian Vazquez or the arrival of rental outfielder Tommy Pham, the front office mixed both buying and selling at the deadline. With under a week to go until the 2023 trade deadline, chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom reflected on how lessons from a year ago with shape his own actions at the key date this season. “One thing we try to do is actually review it afterwards, whether we are high-fiving each other or sitting there with our arms folded,” Bloom told Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam on MassLive's The Fenway Rundown podcast. Source: https://nesn.com/2023/07/chaim-bloom-reflects-on-l...
7/22/23	Michael A. Taylor comes up big to help Twins clip White Sox. Michael A. Taylor singled in the winning run in seventh inning and Christian Vazquez went 2-for-3 with two doubles and an RBI as the Minnesota Twins rallied for a 3-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Saturday night in Minneapolis. Carlos Correa reached base four times with two hits and two walks and Jordan Balazovic (1-0) picked up his first major league victory with a hitless inning of relief for Minnesota, which improved to 7-2 since the All-Star break. Source: https://www.saltlakecitysun.com/news/273907757/mic...
7/06/23	Tomase: Red Sox can't afford another wishy-washy trade deadline. Major League Baseball's trade deadline is really about one thing: looking in the mirror and being honest about what you see. Last year, the Red Sox butchered this exercise. First they saw an also-ran, so they dealt starting catcher Christian Vazquez across the diamond to the Astros while taking batting practice in Houston. Then they saw a contender, which led them to change course and swing deals for Tommy Pham and Eric Hosmer, while holding onto impending free agents Xander Bogaerts, Nathan Eovaldi, and J.D. Martinez, all of whom signed elsewhere. Source: https://www.nbcboston.com/news/red-sox-cant-afford...
6/22/23	Connor Wong Is Already One Of The Best Catchers In Baseball. If, at anytime within the past three years, you had told me that the Red Sox would have a catcher who was actually really good at throwing out baserunners, I would have laughed in your face. To be fair, Christian Vazquez was capable of having a pretty good year in that department, but he would then apparently forget how to throw a ball the next, swinging between positive and negative defensive run values. Connor Wong hasn't even had a full season yet, but so far he looks great on the defensive end and all we can hope for is consistency. Wong ranks fourth in Major League Baseball in catcher pop time, Caught Stealing Above Average, and Catcher Stealing Runs (translation of CSAA in run value). Source: https://www.overthemonster.com/2023/6/22/23768642/...
6/21/23	(Podcast) Derek Falvey, Twins executive, on Christian Vazquez, why so many baseball execs are from New England. Minnesota Twins president of baseball operations and Lynn, Mass, native Derek Falvey joined Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam on the latest Fenway Rundown episode. You can listen to the full podcast here and subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Source: https://www.masslive.com/redsox/2023/06/minnesota-...
6/19/23	Twins' Christian Vazquez a smashes game-tying, three-run homer against his former team, the Red Sox. Minnesota Twins' Christian Vazquez smashed his first homer of the year against the Boston Red Sox. Source: https://www.foxsports.com/watch/play-6772ef5fc000c...
6/15/23	Twins' Christian Vazquez working to recapture his swing. Christian Vazquez was out on Target Field early on Thursday, surrounded by Twins coaches and taking a long individual batting practice session. Vazquez, a World Series champion with Boston (2018) and Houston (2022), has always been a good-hitting catcher, entering this season with a career batting average of .266. Source: https://www.twincities.com/2023/06/15/twins-christ...
5/30/23	Twins' Christian Vazquez receives his World Series ring from Astros. Christian Vazquez's time in Houston was brief, but the few months he spent with the Astros were packed with meaning for the catcher. With his family in town, Vazquez received his World Series ring in a pregame ceremony on Tuesday. After the Astros played a tribute video, manager Dusty Baker slipped the ring on Vazquez's right ring finger as he held his oldest son, Diego, in his left arm. Source: https://www.dl-online.com/sports/pro/twins-christi...
4/24/23	Twins 6, Yankees 1: A beautiful Sonny day. Predictably, the Twins just needed to see the Yankees to put together a complete game on both sides of the ball. After losing six of their last eight games, the Twins welcomed the hated New York Yankees to town and proceeded to dominate all nine innings on Monday at Target Field. The Twins scored first after loading the bases in the bottom of the third inning on a Christian Vazquez walk and singles from Michael A. Taylor and Max Kepler. Source: https://www.twinkietown.com/2023/4/24/23697021/twi...
4/19/23	Red Sox Links: An Old Friend Returned to Fenway. Christian Vazquez returned to Fenway on Tuesday night for the first time as a visitor. Before his first at-bat, the Red Sox played a thank-you video and Vazquez received a huge ovation. Alex Verdugo has been a bright spot for the Red Sox this year, thanks in part to a new approach at the plate. Alex Cora and Verdugo spoke about the changes and how it's helped the outfielder so far this season. Source: https://www.overthemonster.com/2023/4/19/23689100/...
4/18/23	Twins squander two-run lead in bizarre 10th inning, lose to Red Sox. BOSTON — Christian Vazquez received a warm ovation Tuesday in his first game back to Fenway, his former home park. A catcher's interference penalty that the Red Sox declined — yes, just like in football — turned into the game-tying run, and a third strike that skipped underneath Vazquez sparked Boston's three-run, 10th-inning rally. The result was Minnesota's third straight loss, 5-4 in a ballpark that seems to inspire the bizarre every time the Twins are here. Alex Verdugo hit a fly ball that bounced off the padding just beyond the right-field foul pole, a fair ball that drove in Reece McGuire with the game-winning run in Boston's strange-then-stranger 5-4 victory. Source: https://video.startribune.com/minnesota-twins-squa...
3/15/23	Christian Vazquez cranks a home run to get Puerto Rico on the board against the Dominican Republic. Christian Vazquez cranked a home run to get Puerto Rico on the board against the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic. Source: https://www.foxsports.com/watch/play-645b797aa0000...
3/11/23	Puerto Rico's Christian Vazquez singles up the middle adding to Puerto Rico's lead over Nicaragua 9-1. Puerto Rico's Christian Vazquez singles up the middle to score Javier Baez and Neftali Soto, bringing Puerto Rico up 9-1 over Nicaragua. Source: https://www.foxsports.com/watch/play-6439094050016...
2/24/23	New Twins catcher Christian Vazquez 'here to help everybody,' especially pitchers. Christian Vazquez spent a few months as Martín Maldonado's backup in Houston last season after a midseason trade. “They know what I did in Boston all the years, and the work I did in the playoffs was amazing, too,” Vazquez said. The last time Vazquez caught a game was Game 4 of the World Series, and he was behind the plate calling just the second no-hitter in World Series history. Vazquez's defensive prowess and game-calling abilities are well known — and have lent the two-time World Series-winner instant credibility inside the Twins' clubhouse as he gets to know his new teammates. Source: https://www.dl-online.com/sports/pro/new-twins-cat...

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