Jul 13, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins catcher Christian Vazquez (8) heads to first on a single against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the eighth inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Nick Wosika-Imagn Images Nick Wosika-Imagn Images

Twins place Christian Vázquez on 10-day IL, recall Jhonny Pereda

Originally posted on Minnesota Twins on SI
By Jonathan Harrison | Last updated Aug 8, 2025 2:44 PM ET

Twins catcher Christian Vázquez has landed on the 10-day IL with a left shoulder infection. He has been retroactively placed on the IL after missing the team's 9-4 win over the Tigers on Wednesday.

The 34-year-old has struggled this season, slashing .174/.251/.247 with just two home runs and 16 walks in 61 games. He has struck out 33 times in 199 plate appearances. His .174 batting average marks a 47-point drop from last season and continues a downward trend since joining the Twins in 2023. Defensively, Vázquez has caught 13 runners attempting to steal this season, which ranks sixth in the American League.

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Minnesota has recalled Jhonny Pereda to replace Vázquez on the 26-man roster. Pereda was most recently with Triple-A St. Paul, where he was 7-for-21 at the plate after being claimed off waivers from the Athletics on July 22. The 29-year-old has appeared in 37 major league games since making his debut for the Marlins in 2024. He owns a career .203 average.

The Twins open a three-game weekend series with the Royals at Target Field on Friday. First pitch is set for 7:10 p.m. CT. Joe Ryan (10-5) is set to take the mound for Minnesota, while Seth Lugo (8-5) will start for Kansas City.