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The Astros finally addressed their backup catcher situation today by bringing back Christian Vázquez on a minor league deal, reuniting him with the team that clinched the 2022 World Series. With Yainer Diaz as the primary catcher, Vázquez's veteran presence will provide valuable support. Meanwhile, Zach Cole's struggles at the plate continue to raise eyebrows, as he's still hitless this spring, but his impressive exit velocity hints at potential upside. As the Astros prepare to face the Marlins in Grapefruit League action, all eyes will be on Jason Alexander's third start and Isaac Paredes making his debut at second base. Spring training is the time for experimentation, and the Astros are certainly keeping things interesting.
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Climbingtalshill
Zach Cole’s loud contact is making Astros’ roster issues worse in best possible way
Zach Cole is hitless so far this spring, and while that drives concern regarding the Houston Astros outfield and quest for a lefty bat, his exit velocity offers hope.
Climbingtalshill
Astros finally pull off signing that was painfully obvious to everyone else but them
The Houston Astros finally got the backup catcher that everyone thought they should have already signed in Christian Vasquez.
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New Backup Plan? Astros sign Catcher Christian Vazquez
Houston brings back a member of it’s 2022 World Series Champion team to back up Yainer Diaz. The Houston Astros finally addressed their backup catcher situation today, bringing back catcher Christian Vazquez on a minor league deal. Vazquez was a member of the Astros’ 2022 World Championship team, acquired at the deadline to boost catcher […]
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Astros vs. Marlins 3/7/2026 Spring Training Game Thread
The Houston Astros (3-7-3) host the Miami Marlins (6-6) in Grapefruit League play. RHP Jason Alexander will make his third start of the Spring opposite RHP Chris Paddack for the Marlins. Isaac Paredes will make his first appearance at second base this spring. TODAY’S STARTER: Today will be the third start of the Spring for […]
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Reddit AMA with beat reporter Brian McTaggart
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Astros bringing back Vázquez on Minors deal
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Veteran catcher Christian Vázquez, who was a part of the Astros' World Series championship team in 2022, is returning to the club on a Minor League deal with an invitation to Spring Training. Vázquez will join the Astros after he’s done playing for Puerto Rico