Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez went deep for the first time this season during the club's 8-3 loss to the Minnesota Twins on Monday. He also added a single, two RBI, and two runs in four at-bats. Vazquez needed a solid day at the plate, as the veteran backstop's slashing just .208/.231/.333 with three RBI and three runs scored in seven games. He has yet to walk this season and has gone down on strikes seven times over 26 plate appearances. Vazquez doesn't provide that much fantasy value but shouldn't hurt the batting average and has some speed considering he's a catcher. In 2021, he hit .258 with six home runs, 51 runs, 49 RBI, and eight stolen bases across 138 games. If nothing else, Vazquez gets consistent playing time, appearing in 138 games each of the past two full seasons.

The Boston Red Sox exercised their $7 million team option on starting catcher Christian Vazquez on Sunday. Vazquez has played all 614 games of his career with Boston and will remain with the organization for the 2022 season. The 31-year-old hit a disappointing .258 with six home runs and 49 RBI in his 458 at-bats in 2021, but the Red Sox feel that he continues to offer enough on both sides of the ball to justify bringing him back at a reasonable price. Vazquez had a career-high 23 home runs and 72 RBI with a .798 OPS in 2019, and he followed that up with an .801 OPS in last year's shortened season. He does have some pop in his bat at the catching position in a strong offense, but Vazquez can also be streaky in fantasy.

Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez has found his offensive game at the right time, as he had another strong playoff performance in Boston's 12-3 ALCS Game 3 victory over the Houston Astros Monday. Vazquez went 2-for-4 with two RBI and two runs scored. He now has three multi-hit performances in his last six games. After finishing the season with a .659 OPS in 138 games this year, this could be a good sign for his future fantasy value.

Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez will start game two of the ALCS on the bench against the Houston Astros, according to MLB.com. Vazquez slashed .258/.308/.352 with six home runs during the regular season and has hit .300 with a .750 OPS thus far in the playoffs. Kevin Plawecki will catch in his place with Nathan Eovaldi on the bump. The 30-year old backstop hit .287 with three home runs and a .349 OBP in 64 games this season. He was very strong at the dish after the All-Star break, posting a .792 OPS. Plawecki caught Nathan Eovaldi's last start, so it seems he's likely more of a personal catcher right now.

Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez did not start Sunday's Game 3 against the Tampa Bay Rays, instead entering as a pinch-hitter for Kevin Plawecki in the sixth inning to deliver a sacrifice bunt. After that, he went 1-for-3, with the one hit being a walk-off two-run home run off Luis Patino in the bottom of the 13th inning. Vazquez had not homered since September 1. After a down season at the plate, Vazquez is an unlikely hero, but a strong postseason could set him up for a rebound 2022, when he stands a chance to once again return top-10 catcher value.

Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez reached base three times against the Chicago White Sox Saturday, going 2-for-3 with a walk. Vazquez has been an utter disappointment all season with a .665 OPS, but he's been swinging a better bat in his past seven games to the tune of a .379/.400/.517 slash line. That doesn't lift his prospects enough to make him a top-10 or top-12 option, but he could have equity in two-catcher formats.

Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez led the way to a 3-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays Wednesday, going 3-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, and a run scored. It's his sixth home run of the season, and his first since August 17. Before that, he hadn't homered since June 27. It's been a disappointing year for Vazquez, but there's still time for him to have a run as a top-10 catcher the rest of the way, though fantasy managers should wait to see if he catches fire before adding him to rosters.

Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez went 2-for-5 with an RBI in the team's 9-6 loss to the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday. It was his third multi-hit game of the month. Vazquez has had a quiet year offensively, especially from a power perspective. He has hit just one home run since late June, despite seeing consistent playing time over the past two months. Over 109 games on the year, he has just five home runs to go along with a .343 slugging percentage. Last year, he hit seven home runs over 47 games while slugging .457. Vazquez's main attraction at this point is the fact that he's part of a potent Red Sox lineup. However, he simply isn't doing enough to warrant a roster spot in most fantasy leagues.

Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez had a 127 at-bat homerless streak before going deep in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the New York Yankees. Vazquez went 2-for-3 in the game with his fifth home run of the year. Vazquez has endured a dismal season by his standards, with a .650 OPS in 352 at-bats. He's ceded playing time to Kevin Plawecki, making him hard to justify rostering in fantasy leagues of any size. The only positive in his stat line is the eight stolen bases, but his last of those came on June 29. There are better options out there.

Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez isn't in the team's lineup on Thursday ahead of a matchup with the Detroit Tigers and left-handed starter Tarik Skubal. Vazquez is hitting .258 with a .306 on-base percentage, four home runs, and eight stolen bases in 356 plate appearances this season. It'll be Kevin Plawecki who starts behind the plate. The veteran is batting sixth against Skubal and could be a useful streaming option in deeper leagues on Thursday. In 94 plate appearances this season, the catcher is batting .282 with a .344 on-base percentage and a home run.

Marlins first. Miguel Rojas flies out to center field to Alex Verdugo. Jesus Aguilar singles to left field. Brian Anderson called out on strikes. Garrett Cooper homers to center field. Jesus Aguilar scores. Lewis Brinson grounds out to third base, Rafael Devers to Bobby Dalbec.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Marlins 2, Red sox 0.Red sox third. Alex Verdugo singles to shallow center field. Rafael Devers hit by pitch. Alex Verdugo to second. Xander Bogaerts grounds out to shallow infield, Brian Anderson to Garrett Cooper. Rafael Devers to second. Alex Verdugo to third. J.D. Martinez out on a sacrifice fly to deep right field to Lewis Brinson. Rafael Devers to third. Alex Verdugo scores. Christian Vazquez walks. Yairo Munoz lines out to shallow infield, Trevor Rogers to Garrett Cooper.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 2 left on. Marlins 2, Red sox 1.Marlins third. Miguel Rojas doubles. Jesus Aguilar strikes out swinging. Brian Anderson singles to right field. Miguel Rojas scores. Garrett Cooper... [More]

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jake Arrieta pitched effectively into the sixth inning before leaving with an injury, Didi Gregorius hit a two-run homer and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the New York Mets 4-1 Tuesday night.The scuffling Mets played their first game since billionaire hedge fund manager Steve Cohen agreed to buy the team from the Wilpon and Katz families. The agreement was announced Monday and the deal is subject to the approval of Major League Baseball owners. Arrieta (4-4) allowed one run on Brandon Nimmo’s homer and eight hits in 5 1/3 innings. But he walked off the mound, grabbing the back of his right leg, after hitting Andres Gimenez with a pitch to load the bases. JoJo Romero entered and retired Wilson Ramos on a double-play grounder.Romero tossed two innings, Tommy Hunter got two outs and Hector Neris finished for his fourth save in seven chances.Mets starter Rick Porcello (1-5) yielded four runs and six hits in six innings as New York (21-27) lost its third straight and fell... [More]

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jake Arrieta pitched effectively into the sixth inning before leaving with an injury, Didi Gregorius hit a two-run homer and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the New York Mets 4-1 Tuesday night.The scuffling Mets played their first game since billionaire hedge fund manager Steve Cohen agreed to buy the team from the Wilpon and Katz families. The agreement was announced Monday and the deal is subject to the approval of Major League Baseball owners. Arrieta (4-4) allowed one run on Brandon Nimmo’s homer and eight hits in 5 1/3 innings. But he walked off the mound, grabbing the back of his right leg, after hitting Andres Gimenez with a pitch to load the bases. JoJo Romero entered and retired Wilson Ramos on a double-play grounder.Romero tossed two innings, Tommy Hunter got two outs and Hector Neris finished for his fourth save in seven chances.Mets starter Rick Porcello (1-5) yielded four runs and six hits in six innings as New York (21-27) lost its third straight and fell... [More]

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jake Arrieta pitched effectively into the sixth inning before leaving with an injury, Didi Gregorius hit a two-run homer and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the New York Mets 4-1 Tuesday night.The scuffling Mets played their first game since billionaire hedge fund manager Steve Cohen agreed to buy the team from the Wilpon and Katz families. The agreement was announced Monday and the deal is subject to the approval of Major League Baseball owners. Arrieta (4-4) allowed one run on Brandon Nimmo’s homer and eight hits in 5 1/3 innings. But he walked off the mound, grabbing the back of his right leg, after hitting Andres Gimenez with a pitch to load the bases. JoJo Romero entered and retired Wilson Ramos on a double-play grounder.Romero tossed two innings, Tommy Hunter got two outs and Hector Neris finished for his fourth save in seven chances.Mets starter Rick Porcello (1-5) yielded four runs and six hits in six innings as New York (21-27) lost its third straight and fell... [More]

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jake Arrieta pitched effectively into the sixth inning before leaving with an injury, Didi Gregorius hit a two-run homer and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the New York Mets 4-1 Tuesday night.The scuffling Mets played their first game since billionaire hedge fund manager Steve Cohen agreed to buy the team from the Wilpon and Katz families. The agreement was announced Monday and the deal is subject to the approval of Major League Baseball owners. Arrieta (4-4) allowed one run on Brandon Nimmo’s homer and eight hits in 5 1/3 innings. But he walked off the mound, grabbing the back of his right leg, after hitting Andres Gimenez with a pitch to load the bases. JoJo Romero entered and retired Wilson Ramos on a double-play grounder.Romero tossed two innings, Tommy Hunter got two outs and Hector Neris finished for his fourth save in seven chances.Mets starter Rick Porcello (1-5) yielded four runs and six hits in six innings as New York (21-27) lost its third straight and fell... [More]

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jake Arrieta pitched effectively into the sixth inning before leaving with an injury, Didi Gregorius hit a two-run homer and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the New York Mets 4-1 Tuesday night.The scuffling Mets played their first game since billionaire hedge fund manager Steve Cohen agreed to buy the team from the Wilpon and Katz families. The agreement was announced Monday and the deal is subject to the approval of Major League Baseball owners. Arrieta (4-4) allowed one run on Brandon Nimmo’s homer and eight hits in 5 1/3 innings. But he walked off the mound, grabbing the back of his right leg, after hitting Andres Gimenez with a pitch to load the bases. JoJo Romero entered and retired Wilson Ramos on a double-play grounder.Romero tossed two innings, Tommy Hunter got two outs and Hector Neris finished for his fourth save in seven chances.Mets starter Rick Porcello (1-5) yielded four runs and six hits in six innings as New York (21-27) lost its third straight and fell... [More]

Red sox sixth. Rafael Devers strikes out swinging. Xander Bogaerts singles to left field. J.D. Martinez lines out to deep center field to Starling Marte. Christian Vazquez walks. Xander Bogaerts to second. Jackie Bradley Jr. doubles to deep left field. Christian Vazquez to third. Xander Bogaerts scores. Bobby Dalbec flies out to deep left field to Corey Dickerson.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Red sox 1, Marlins 0.Red sox eighth. Rafael Devers doubles to deep right field. Xander Bogaerts strikes out swinging. J.D. Martinez is intentionally walked. Christian Vazquez singles to center field. J.D. Martinez to second. Rafael Devers scores. Jackie Bradley Jr. strikes out swinging. Bobby Dalbec strikes out swinging.1 run, 2 hits, 1 error, 2 left on. Red sox 2, Marlins 0.

Red sox first. Yairo Munoz doubles. Christian Vazquez homers to center field. Yairo Munoz scores. Rafael Devers grounds out to second base, Willy Adames to Nate Lowe. J.D. Martinez grounds out to second base, Nate Lowe to Charlie Morton. Jackie Bradley Jr. strikes out swinging.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Red sox 2, Rays 0.Rays first. Manuel Margot reaches on error. Fielding error by Bobby Dalbec. Randy Arozarena grounds out to shortstop. Manuel Margot out at second. Joey Wendle singles to shallow infield. Mike Brosseau doubles to deep right field. Joey Wendle scores. Hunter Renfroe pops out to shallow center field to Christian Arroyo.1 run, 2 hits, 1 error, 1 left on. Red sox 2, Rays 1.Rays fourth. Willy Adames reaches on error. Throwing error by Tzu-Wei Lin. Yoshi Tsutsugo lines out to deep center field to Jackie Bradley Jr.. Kevan Smith homers to left field. Willy Adames scores. Manuel Margot pops out to shallow center field to Christian Arroyo. Randy Arozarena strikes out swinging.2... [More]

Phillies second. Jean Segura grounds out to shortstop, Christian Arroyo to Bobby Dalbec. Didi Gregorius homers to center field. Phil Gosselin singles to shallow infield. Alec Bohm singles to shortstop. Phil Gosselin to second. Andrew Knapp reaches on a fielder's choice to shortstop. Alec Bohm out at second. Phil Gosselin to third. Andrew McCutchen walks. Andrew Knapp to second. Rhys Hoskins lines out to left field to Michael Chavis.1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, 3 left on. Phillies 1, Red sox 0.Red sox third. Rafael Devers homers. Xander Bogaerts strikes out swinging. J.D. Martinez grounds out to shortstop, Didi Gregorius to Rhys Hoskins. Christian Vazquez singles to shallow right field. Jackie Bradley Jr. called out on strikes.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Red sox 1, Phillies 1.Phillies third. Bryce Harper walks. J.T. Realmuto grounds out to shallow infield, Christian Arroyo to Bobby Dalbec. Bryce Harper to second. Jean Segura grounds out to shallow infield, Christian Arroyo to Bobby Dalbec.... [More]

Red sox first. Yairo Munoz singles to left field. Christian Vazquez strikes out swinging. Xander Bogaerts singles to shallow left field. Jonathan Arauz to second. J.D. Martinez called out on strikes. Kevin Plawecki homers to center field. Xander Bogaerts scores. Jonathan Arauz scores. Michael Chavis walks. Jackie Bradley Jr. strikes out swinging.3 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Red sox 3, Blue jays 0.Blue jays third. Caleb Joseph homers to left field. Derek Fisher strikes out swinging. Cavan Biggio walks. Jonathan Villar walks. Cavan Biggio to second. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. flies out to center field to Jackie Bradley Jr.. Rowdy Tellez singles to shallow infield. Jonathan Villar to second. Cavan Biggio to third. Travis Shaw flies out to deep center field to Jackie Bradley Jr..1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 3 left on. Red sox 3, Blue jays 1.Red sox fourth. Jackie Bradley Jr. pops out to shallow right field to Joe Panik. Bobby Dalbec homers to right field. Jose Peraza strikes out swinging. Jonathan... [More]