The San Diego Padres and Minnesota Twins have been two of the least active teams this offseason, but that could change soon.
The Padres and Twins have spoken about a trade involving catcher Christian Vázquez, sources told The Athletic's Dan Hayes and Dennis Lin.
A deal isn't imminent, but both teams appear to be motivated to continue discussions, according to Hayes and Lin.
Vázquez would provide the Padres with much-needed help behind the dish. San Diego's catching depth includes Luis Campusano, Brett Sullivan, and Martín Maldonado.
2024 stats
| PLAYER | GP | OPS | fWAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Vázquez | 93 | .575 | 0.8 |
| Luis Campusano | 91 | .642 | -0.5 |
| Brett Sullivan | 7 | .610 | -0.1 |
| Martín Maldonado | 48 | .403 | -1.5 |
The 34-year-old Vázquez is a 10-year veteran who's in the final year of a three-year deal he signed with the Twins before the 2023 campaign. He's set to earn $10 million this season.
The Twins are also reportedly among the teams interested in Padres right-hander Dylan Cease, who rival executives believe will be traded by San Diego to free up payroll, sources told Hayes and Lin.
