Christian Vazquez

The Astros have shown interest in Christian Vazquez.

Fantasy Impact

It would be a reunion between Vazquez in Houston. He would serve as the backup catcher with Victor Caratini leaving in free agency.

Christian Vazquez went 2-for-3 with a home run and 1 RBI in the loss to the Phillies.

Fantasy Impact

After today’s game, Vazquez has a .194 batting average with 36 hits, 14 RBI, and three home runs over 64 contests this season.

The Minnesota Twins activated Christian Vazquez from the 10-day injured list on Monday.

Fantasy Impact

Vazquez has been out since early August after undergoing surgery to remove an infection on his left shoulder. With Ryan Jeffers in concussion protocol, Vazquez could see regular playing time behind the plate. In a corresponding move, DaShawn Keirsey was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul.

Christian Vazquez drew his first start behind the plate in his rehab assignment with Triple-A St. Paul on Friday and went 1-for-4.

Fantasy Impact

Vazquez served as the designated hitter on Thursday, going 0-for-3 with two walks, and then started behind the plate on Friday. He is expected to continue his rehab assignment over the weekend and is set to be activated next week.

Christian Vazquez is scheduled to take live batting practice on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

If all goes well on Tuesday, Vazquez will likely begin a rehab assignment as the designated hitter for Triple-A St. Paul on Thursday. He will then catch in some games over the weekend before joining the Minnesota Twins for their final road trip, which begins on September 23.