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Houston Astros place catcher Victor Caratini on the concussion injured list

The Houston Astros have placed catcher Victor Caratini on the concussion injured list, putting the AL West leaders in a bind behind the plate

AUGUST 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Astros call up catcher before series finale vs. Mariners | Sporting News While the Houston Astros look to bounce back from a series-opening loss to the Colorado Rockies, they called up catcher Cesar Salazar from t...

AUGUST 27, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Recalled from Sugar Land The Astros recalled Salazar from Triple-A Sugar Land on Wednesday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact The Astros have not yet announced a corresponding roster move. Salazar was up with the big club briefly earlier this season, going 1-for-7 at the dish.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to Triple-A The Astros optioned Salazar to Triple-A Sugar Land on Sunday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Salazar has been up with the Astros as a third catcher since early May, though he's played in just eight games and gone 1-for-7 during his two-plus months in the majors. The 29-year-old is likely to stick with Sugar Land as long as Yainer Diaz and Victor Caratini stay healthy.

JULY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Astros place 3rd baseman Paredes on 10-day IL with right hamstring strain

Houston Astros third baseman Isaac Paredes has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain

JULY 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Junior Caminero's 6 RBIs power Rays past Astros, ending Houston's 4-game win streak

Junior Caminero homered and drove in a career-high six RBIs to lead the Tampa Bay Rays to a 13-3 win over the Houston Astros

MAY 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Astros' Yordan Alvarez placed on IL with right hand inflammation

Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez is going on the 10-day injured list with inflammation in his right hand

MAY 5, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Astros' Yordan Alvarez placed on IL with right hand inflammation

Set for recall The Astros will recall Salazar from Triple-A Sugar Land prior to Monday's game in Milwaukee, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact It's not yet clear what the corresponding move for Salazar will be. The 29-year-old has hit only .197/.305/.310 in his first 21 games this season with Sugar Land.

MAY 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to Triple-A Salazar was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Yainer Diaz and Victor Caratini are locked in as Houston's top catchers, so it's no surprise Salazar will be opening the campaign at Triple-A. The 29-year-old had a .787 OPS in 12 games with the Astros last season and had a near-identical .788 mark in 78 contests for Sugar Land.

MARCH 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back in big leagues The Astros recalled Salazar from Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday.

Impact Salazar will rejoin the big-league squad to provide the Astros with an additional bench bat as Ben Gamel (fibula) moves to the injured list. Salazar has gone 7-for-23 with eight RBI through 10 games in the majors, but he may struggle to receive playing time while acting as Houston's No. 3 catcher.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to minors The Astros optioned Salazar to Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Salazar was recalled when rosters expanded to serve as the Astros' third catcher, but he's being sent back out for now. He struck out in his lone plate appearance during his brief stint in the majors.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled Sunday The Astros recalled Salazar from Triple-A Sugar Land on Sunday.

Impact Salazar will join the Astros as catching depth with MLB rosters expanding to 28 players Sunday. He's unlikely to see much playing time while Yainer Diaz and Victor Caratini remain healthy.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled Sunday The Astros recalled Salazar from Triple-A Sugar Land on Sunday.

Impact Salazar will join the Astros as catching depth with MLB rosters expanding to 28 players Sunday. He's unlikely to see much playing time while Yainer Diaz and Victor Caratini remain healthy.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Sugar Land The Astros optioned Salazar to Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact The move is to make room on the 26-man roster for Victor Caratini (hip), who was activated off the 10-day injured list Monday. Salazar has served as the backup catcher since he was initially called up June 11, and across nine major-league games he went 7-for-22 with two doubles and eight RBI. In Triple-A this season, Salazar is slashing .274/.387/.458 with six home runs and 35 RBI across 204 plate appearances.

JULY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely hero Cesar Salazar leads Astros past White Sox Hunter Brown threw six quality innings and Cesar Salazar drove in a pair of runs on two hits, helping lead the visiting Houston Astros to a...

JUNE 20, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Sent back to Triple-A Salazar was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.

Impact Salazar has been back and forth between the majors and Triple-A several times this season, notching two hits in 18 total at-bats. Houston will operate with two catchers (Martin Maldonado and Yainer Diaz) for the time being.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up Friday Salazar was called up from Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.

Impact After being sent down to Sugar Land on Monday, Salazar will return to the big leagues and replace Yordan Alvarez (oblique) on the 26-man roster after Alvarez was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday. Salazar has gone 2-for-14 with a run scored over limited action with the Astros this season and he'll likely operate as an additional bat off the bench while drawing an occasional start behind the plate for the time being.

JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Salazar was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday.

Impact As expected, Salazar will head back to Triple-A on Monday, returning to Sugar Land after he went 0-for-7 with three strikeouts in the month of May as the Astros' third catcher. Grae Kessinger had his contract selected from Sugar Land and will replace Salazar on the major-league roster.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to return to minors The Astros plan to option Salazar to Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday, Mark Berman of Fox 26 reports.

Impact Salazar began the 2023 season on the Astros' major-league roster, but he's played in just 10 games and has hit .143 with a run. The 27-year-old should have an opportunity to see more consistent playing time in the minors.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Houston Astros place catcher Victor Caratini on the concussion injured list

Astros place 3rd baseman Paredes on 10-day IL with right hamstring strain

Junior Caminero's 6 RBIs power Rays past Astros, ending Houston's 4-game win streak

Astros' Yordan Alvarez placed on IL with right hand inflammation