US EditionTwins Place Christian Vázquez on Injured List, Recall Jhonny Pereda
DETROIT, AUG 8 – Christian Vázquez was hospitalized for a left shoulder infection from an elbow cut; the Twins called up Jhonny Pereda to replace him on the roster, manager said infection was serious.
- The Minnesota Twins placed catcher Christian Vázquez on the 10-day injured list on August 8, 2025, due to a left shoulder infection in Minneapolis.
- The infection, believed to have originated from a cut on Vázquez's elbow and noticed Tuesday night, caused swelling and difficulty raising his arm by Wednesday.
- Manager Rocco Baldelli explained Vázquez had his shoulder drained and was expected to have it washed out while under observation to ensure recovery.
- Vázquez, 34, struggled this season with a.174 batting average, two home runs, 16 walks, and caught 13 runners stealing, ranking sixth in the American League.
- The Twins recalled 29-year-old Jhonny Pereda, claimed off waivers July 22, to replace Vázquez on the active roster as Ryan Jeffers assumed starting catching duties.
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Twins catcher Christian Vázquez hospitalized with infection
Twins catcher Christian Vázquez was hospitalized for an infection in his left shoulder the Twins believe stemmed from a cut on his elbow. It was first brought to their attention on Tuesday night in Detroit and by Wednesday, Vázquez was having trouble raising his arm. “It’s obviously serious in nature,” manager Rocco Baldelli said. “When you deal with an infection that has now basically gotten his shoulder pretty swelled up and uncomfortable, you…
Twins place Christian Vázquez on 10-day IL, recall Jhonny Pereda
Twins catcher Christian Vazquez has landed on the 10-day IL with a left shoulder infection. Vazquez has been retroactively placed on the 10-day IL after missing the team's 9-4 win over the Tigers on Wednesday.
Twins place Christian Vázquez on injured list, recall Jhonny Pereda
The Minnesota Twins announced Friday that they have placed catcher Christian Vázquez on the 10-day injured list with a left shoulder infection.To replace Vázquez on the 26-man roster, the Twins have recalled catcher Jhonny Pereda from Triple-A St. Paul. Pereda was claimed off waivers from the Athletics on July 22. He played in six games […]
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