Houston Astros · C
At 35 years old, Vázquez enters 2026 as a veteran backup catcher whose fantasy value remains severely limited by a steep offensive decline. His .216 batting average and minimal power output of just four home runs over 162 at-bats offer little upside in batting average or power categories, while his complete lack of stolen bases removes any speed contribution. The aging backstop's role appears destined for part-time duty, likely splitting time with a younger option, making him an unreliable source of runs and RBIs as a fantasy asset. Vázquez's previous All-Star selections are now distant memories; fantasy managers should avoid him unless seeking an emergency backup catcher with minimal production expectations.
| Year | Team | G | PA | AB | AVG | HR | RBI | R | SB | K | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Boston Red Sox | 55 | 201 | 175 | .240 | 1 | 20 | 15 | 0 | 33 | .308 | .309 | .617 |
| 2016 | Boston Red Sox | 57 | 184 | 172 | .227 | 1 | 12 | 21 | 0 | 39 | .277 | .308 | .585 |
| 2017 | Boston Red Sox | 99 | 345 | 324 | .290 | 5 | 32 | 43 | 7 | 64 | .330 | .404 | .734 |
| 2018 | Boston Red Sox | 80 | 269 | 251 | .207 | 3 | 16 | 24 | 4 | 41 | .257 | .283 | .540 |
| 2019 | Boston Red Sox | 138 | 521 | 482 | .276 | 23 | 72 | 66 | 4 | 101 | .320 | .477 | .797 |
| 2020 | Boston Red Sox | 47 | 189 | 173 | .283 | 7 | 23 | 22 | 4 | 43 | .344 | .457 | .801 |
| 2021 | Boston Red Sox | 138 | 498 | 458 | .258 | 6 | 49 | 51 | 8 | 84 | .308 | .352 | .660 |
| 2022 | 2 teams▼ | 119 | 426 | 398 | .274 | 9 | 52 | 41 | 1 | 69 | .315 | .399 | .714 |
| 2023 | Minnesota Twins | 102 | 355 | 327 | .223 | 6 | 32 | 34 | 1 | 82 | .280 | .318 | .598 |
| 2024 | Minnesota Twins | 93 | 315 | 294 | .221 | 7 | 27 | 29 | 3 | 65 | .248 | .327 | .575 |
| 2025 | Minnesota Twins | 65 | 214 | 190 | .189 | 3 | 14 | 14 | 1 | 35 | .271 | .274 | .545 |
| 2026 | Houston Astros | 86 | 266 | 242 | .207 | 7 | 25 | 22 | 1 | 53 | .261 | .322 | .583 |
| Career | Totals | 1079 | 3783 | 3486 | .247 | 78 | 374 | 382 | 34 | 709 | .296 | .364 | .660 |
Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand
| Year | Team | G | PA | AB | AVG | HR | RBI | R | SB | K | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | GCL Red Sox | 21 | 65 | 58 | .190 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 17 | .266 | .207 | .473 |
| 2009 | 2 teams▼ | 31 | 117 | 101 | .178 | 2 | 16 | 9 | 0 | 23 | .291 | .307 | .598 |
| 2010 | Greenville Drive | 79 | 299 | 270 | .263 | 3 | 32 | 34 | 3 | 62 | .328 | .337 | .665 |
| 2011 | Greenville Drive | 105 | 444 | 392 | .283 | 18 | 84 | 71 | 1 | 84 | .358 | .505 | .863 |
| 2012 | 2 teams▼ | 101 | 424 | 366 | .254 | 7 | 46 | 54 | 2 | 79 | .344 | .369 | .713 |
| 2013 | 2 teams▼ | 97 | 403 | 345 | .287 | 5 | 48 | 48 | 7 | 44 | .375 | .391 | .766 |
| 2014 | Pawtucket Red Sox | 66 | 270 | 244 | .279 | 3 | 20 | 35 | 0 | 52 | .336 | .385 | .721 |
| 2016 | Pawtucket Red Sox | 42 | 171 | 152 | .270 | 2 | 16 | 19 | 2 | 31 | .345 | .368 | .713 |
| 2018 | 2 teams▼ | 4 | 15 | 13 | .308 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | .333 | .308 | .641 |
| 2025 | St. Paul Saints | 4 | 18 | 15 | .133 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | .278 | .333 | .611 |
| Career | Totals | 550 | 2226 | 1956 | .265 | 41 | 275 | 282 | 15 | 394 | .344 | .389 | .733 |
Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand
Current season · MLB only
| G | PA | AB | AVG | HR | RBI | R | SB | K | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 17 | 17 | .118 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .118 | .118 | .236 |
| G | PA | AB | AVG | HR | RBI | R | SB | K | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 88 | 80 | .188 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 24 | .233 | .313 | .546 |