Victor Caratini - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Deadspin | Reports: Twins sign C Victor Caratini to 2-year, $14M deal Deadspin | Reports: Twins sign C Victor Caratini to 2-year, $14M deal

5 HOURS AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

Twins come to terms with Victor Caratini to help strengthen backstop depth | Sporting News Minnesota, meet your newest backup catcher.

13 HOURS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Twins agree to 2-year deal with catcher Caratini (source) The Twins have agreed to two-year, $14 million deal with veteran backstop Victor Caratini, a source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand. The club h...

14 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Lands two-year deal with Twins Caratini signed a two-year contract with the Twins on Friday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Impact Caratini served as the Astros' primary catcher in 2025 and slashed .259/.324/.404 across 386 plate appearances while racking up 12 homers, 46 RBI and 35 runs scored -- all of which represent career highs. Now in Minnesota, the 32-year-old switch-hitter could work in the strong side of a platoon behind the plate with Ryan Jeffers while filling in as a DH against southpaws.

14 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Astros hit four homers in season-ending 6-2 win over Angels

Ramón Urías hit a two-run homer in the fifth inning, one of four Houston home runs, and the Astros beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-2 in the season finale for both teams

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Christian Walker has HR, 3 RBIs to back Framber Valdez's strong start as Astros beat A's 11-5

Christian Walker homered and drove in three runs to back a strong start from Framber Valdez and the Houston Astros beat the Athletics 11-5 to snap a five-game losing streak

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Headed for part-time role Caratini is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners.

Impact Caratini had started in four of the Astros' last five games, but he appears set to fade into a part-time role in the final week of the regular season. With Isaac Paredes returning from the 60-day injured list Friday but likely to be limited to the designated-hitter role for the foreseeable future while he recovers from a hamstring injury, the Astros won't have regular room in the lineup for Caratini.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Drawing third straight start Caratini will start at designated hitter and bat fifth in Wednesday's game against the Rangers.

Impact Caratini had initially been serving as a part-time player upon recovering from a concussion and getting activated from the 7-day injured list Sept. 3, but he'll be making his third consecutive start Wednesday. The significant left ankle sprain that Yordan Alvarez suffered in Monday's 6-3 win over Texas has created an opening in the everyday lineup, though Caratini could be at risk of seeing his playing time get cut if Isaac Paredes (hamstring) returns from the 60-day IL this weekend.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Astros place Arrighetti on the 15-day injured list because of inflammation in his right elbow

The Astros placed right-hander Spencer Arrighetti on the 15-day injured list because of inflammation in his right elbow before their game Wednesday night against the New York Yanke...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Back from IL, playing first base The Astros activated Caratini (concussion) from the 7-day injured list Wednesday. He will start at first base and bat seventh in Wednesday's game versus the Yankees.

Impact Caratini missed the minimum seven days while recovering from a concussion. He'll start at first base Wednesday as Christian Walker gets some rest.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Astros open 3-game series with the Yankees

The Houston Astros begin a three-game series at home against the New York Yankees on Tuesday

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Aiming to return Wednesday Astros manager Joe Espada said that Caratini (concussion) could be reinstated from the 7-day injured list as soon as Wednesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Caratini seems to be making good progress in his recovery from a concussion, with Espada noting that the backstop did some running and threw to the bases Monday. The Astros don't seem to be planning on sending Caratini out on a rehab assignment, so he could be activated Wednesday if he remains clear of concussion symptoms coming out of Monday's workout.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Aiming to return Wednesday Astros manager Joe Espada said that Caratini (concussion) could be reinstated from the 7-day injured list as soon as Wednesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Angels play the Astros leading series 2-1

The Los Angeles Angels lead 2-1 in a four-game series against the Houston Astros

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Houston Astros host the Los Angeles Angels Sunday

The Houston Astros face the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday

AUGUST 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Angels enter matchup with the Astros on losing streak

The Los Angeles Angels aim to stop their three-game slide with a win against the Houston Astros

AUGUST 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Angels visit the Astros to start 4-game series

The Houston Astros host the Los Angeles Angels to start a four-game series

AUGUST 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Astros play the Rockies in series rubber match

Both the Houston Astros and the Colorado Rockies are looking for a series win with a victory on Thursday

AUGUST 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Astros place Victor Caratini on seven-day concussion IL, give Altuve rest day | Sporting News Astros' Victor Caratini goes to the IL, but Jose Altuve's absence from the lineup is nothing to worry about.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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

Placed on IL with concussion The Astros placed Caratini (concussion) on the 7-day injured list Wednesday.

Impact After taking foul balls off his catcher's mask Sunday and Tuesday, Caratini entered concussion protocol Wednesday and will now officially miss at least a week of action. Cesar Salazar was recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land to fill in as Houston's backup catcher, though he will get the start behind home plate Wednesday against the Rockies while top backstop Yainer Diaz manages a hand injury.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on concussion IL The Astros placed Caratini (concussion) on the 7-day injured list Wednesday.

Impact After taking multiple foul balls off his mask over the past several days, Caratini entered concussion protocol Wednesday and will now officially miss at least a week of action. Cesar Salazar will come up from Triple-A Sugar Land to fill in as Houston's backup catcher, though he will get the start behind home plate Wednesday while Yainer Diaz manages a hand injury.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Enters concussion protocol Caratini is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies and is being evaluated for a concussion, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact The veteran catcher has taken a couple foul balls off his mask recently and is now in danger of landing on the injured list. Cesar Salazar is starting behind the plate Wednesday and will operate as the backup to Yainier Diaz (hand) while Caratini is unavailable.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Henderson, Vázquez and Rogers power Orioles to a 3-2 win over the Astros

Gunnar Henderson and Luis Vázquez homered and Trevor Rogers worked seven strong innings as the Baltimore Orioles beat the Houston Astros 3-2 to avoid a series sweep

AUGUST 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Homer, three RBI in win Caratini went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Saturday's 9-8 win over the Orioles.

Impact Caratini launched a two-run homer in the first inning and added an RBI groundout in the third. It was the 32-year-old's first home run since the All-Star break, but he's gone 12-for-37 with six RBI through 15 August contests. For the year, he's slashing .265/.322/.422 with 11 long balls, 42 RBI, 31 runs scored and a steal across 326 plate appearances.

AUGUST 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Astros hit four homers in season-ending 6-2 win over Angels

Christian Walker has HR, 3 RBIs to back Framber Valdez's strong start as Astros beat A's 11-5

Astros place Arrighetti on the 15-day injured list because of inflammation in his right elbow

Astros open 3-game series with the Yankees

Angels play the Astros leading series 2-1

Houston Astros host the Los Angeles Angels Sunday

Angels enter matchup with the Astros on losing streak

Angels visit the Astros to start 4-game series

Astros play the Rockies in series rubber match

Houston Astros place catcher Victor Caratini on the concussion injured list

Henderson, Vázquez and Rogers power Orioles to a 3-2 win over the Astros