Red Sox Lose Veteran Catcher to Blue Jays via Waivers

Red Sox Lose Vazquez to Blue Jays

The Boston Red Sox have lost veteran catcher Christian Vazquez to the Toronto Blue Jays after he was claimed on waivers. Vazquez, 32, had been with the Red Sox since 2014 and was a key member of their 2018 World Series championship team.

Vazquez is a two-time All-Star and Gold Glove winner. He is known for his strong defense and leadership. He was named Boston's Defensive Player of the Year for the 2022 season. He was also a finalist for the Gold Glove Award that season.

Vazquez's Departure Leaves a Hole in the Red Sox's Roster

Vazquez's departure leaves a hole in the Red Sox's roster. He was expected to be the team's starting catcher in 2023. The Red Sox now have no clear-cut starting catcher on their roster.

The Red Sox could look to trade for a catcher or sign a free agent. They could also promote Connor Wong from their minor league system. Wong, 27, is a former first-round draft pick who has shown promise at the plate and behind the plate.

Red Sox Hope to Rebuild After Disappointing 2022 Season

The Red Sox are hoping to rebound from a disappointing 2022 season. They finished with a record of 78-84 and missed the playoffs. The Red Sox have not won a World Series since 2018.

The Red Sox made several changes to their roster this offseason. They traded away All-Star shortstop Xander Bogaerts and signed free agent shortstop Trevor Story. They also signed free agent outfielder Masataka Yoshida.

The Red Sox are hoping that these moves will help them return to contention in 2023.