After two seasons of splitting playing time evenly, the Twins are hoping a catcher shakeup leads to a much-needed offensive ...

Manager Rocco Baldelli said Thursday that Ryan Jeffers will take on a larger role going forward, which will result in fewer starts for Vazquez, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Vázquez, who was out for early batting practice Wednesday, has watched his offensive numbers dip in the last three seasons.

Vazquez entered the game hitting just .100/.152/.167 and was losing playing time, so this was a much needed performance. Manager Rocco Baldelli told the Minnesota Star Tribune Thursday that Ryan ...

For most of the past two seasons, the Twins have employed a fairly even split of playing time behind the plate. Ryan Jeffers ...

Vazquez is likely headed for X-rays to determine the extent of the injury. Mickey Gasper took over behind the dish, and it would be up to Ryan Jeffers and Gasper to cover the catching duties if ...

Vazquez suffered an injury to his right hand during Monday's game against the Mets after being hit by a foul tip, but he appears to have avoided a serious injury. The club will likely re-evaluate the ...

Minnesota Twins catcher Christian Vazquez will retreat to the bench for Thursday's contest against the visiting Houston Astros at Target Field. Ryan Jeffers will do the catching for right-hander ...

Manager Rocco Baldelli said Thursday that Jeffers will operate as more of an everyday catcher going forward, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.