C - Houston Astros
- Age 35
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
Availability
Christian Vazquez went 1-for-4 in a 6-4 win over the Red Sox with a home run, one run scored, and one RBI.
Fantasy Impact
Vazquez continues a productive stretch at the plate, driving in runs in two of his last three games. After Wednesday's win, the veteran catcher is batting .286 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs scored through three games.
The Astros have selected the contract of catcher Christian Vazquez from Triple-A Sugar Land.
Fantasy Impact
Vazquez was recently informed that he had made the Opening Day roster over Cesar Salazar, who was released by the club on Wednesday. The veteran most recently hit a lowly .189 with three homers and a .545 OPS across 65 games with the Twins in 2025, but continued his highly-regarded defense behind the plate.
Christian Vazquez has made the Astros' Opening Day roster as the backup catcher, according to manager Joe Espada.
Fantasy Impact
Vazquez, who is in his second stint with the Astros, was battling Cesar Salazar for the backup catcher spot behind Yainer Diaz. The veteran appeared in just four spring games due to his early-March signing and an appearance for Puerto Rico at the World Baseball Classic.
Astros catcher Christian Vazquez will return to Grapefruit League action on Tuesday after returning from the World Baseball Classic.
Fantasy Impact
Vazquez's Team Puerto Rico was elimited by Team Italy on Saturday night, and thus the catcher will return to Astros camp. The veteran backstop returned to Houston on a minor league deal earlier this month after he spent part of the 2022 season with the club.
Vazquez hit .215/.267/.311 across three seasons with Minnesota. He is currently representing Team Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic.
Fantasy Impact
A minor-league contract with Houston was finalized on Saturday, including a spring training invitation. Vazquez will join Astros camp following the conclusion of the WBC to compete for the backup position behind Yainer Diaz. Cesar Salazar is the only other catcher on the 40-man roster and has gone 2-for-13 this spring.
