The Minnesota Twins have promoted catcher Jhonny Pereda with veteran Christian Vazquez going on the injured list.

But then Jhonny Pereda got the best of him. Ohtani's homers were part of a 19-2 win over the Athletics, tying him for the MLB lead in homers with 15.

Jhonny Pereda de los Atléticos reacciona tras ponchar a Shohei Ohtani de los Dodgers de Los Ángeles, el jueves 15 de mayo de 2025, en Los Ángeles. (AP Foto/Mark J. Terrill) ...

Former Reds catcher Jhonny Pereda just embarrassed Dodgers' superstar Shohei Ohtani According to MLB rules, when an opposing team is trailing by eight or more runs, position players are allowed to ...

The 2025 MLB trade deadline brought an influx of young backstops, while injuries have forced the Twins to test that depth at ...

Athletics' Jhonny Pereda reacts after striking out Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani during the eighth inning of a baseball game Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Los Angeles. Credit: AP/Mark J. Terrill ...

Twins catcher Christian Vázquez was hospitalized for an infection in his left shoulder the Twins believe stemmed from a cut ...

Jhonny Pereda takes over as catching depth for MN Twins Most organizations are light on quality catchers due to the demands of the position. It’s also why it’s not unthinkable that Minnesota ...

The Twins have claimed catcher Jhonny Pereda off of waivers from the Athletics and sent him to Triple-A St. Paul, according to beat writer Dan Hayes. Jair Camargo has been designated for ...

Pereda got called up Friday to fill Christian Vazquez's (shoulder) spot on the 26-man roster after Vazquez was placed on the injured list. However, Pereda will return to St. Paul now that Matt Wallner ...

But then Jhonny Pereda got the best of him. Ohtani's homers were part of a 19-2 win over the Athletics, tying him for the MLB lead in homers with 15.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani had quite a game on his bobblehead night. Two home runs, six runs. Then Jhonny Pereda struck him out. Advertisement Article continues below this ad The Athletics ...