C,1B,DH - Minnesota Twins
- Age 32
- Miami Dade College
- Bats: B
- Throws: R
Availability
Victor Caratini went 1-for-2 in a 13-6 win over the Red Sox on Monday with a home run, two runs scored, three RBI, and two walks.
Fantasy Impact
After Monday's win over Boston, Caratini is batting .271 with one home run, eight RBI, five runs scored, and a 7:7 BB:K through 14 games. He is providing solid production as the team's part-time catcher/first baseman.
Victor Victor Caratini went 2-for-4 in a 7-3 win over the Tigers with three RBI.
Fantasy Impact
Caratini did plenty of damage for the Twins despite failing to pick up any extra-base hits. After Monday's win over Detroit, Caratini is batting .269 with four RBI, one run scored, and no home runs through seven games.
Victor Caratini is signing a two-year deal with the Minnesota Twins according to multiple reports. The contract is worth $14 million, pending a physical. Minnesota will have to make a corresponding move to put Caratini on the 40-man roster.
Fantasy Impact
Caratini, 32, was drafted in the second round by the Braves in the 2013 MLB Draft and he has played parts of nine seasons at the big league level. The catcher, arguably, had his best offensive season in Houston last year when he batted .259 with career-highs in home runs (12) and RBI (46) in 114 games. Caratini is a career .244 hitter in 2,233 plate appearances with the Cubs, Padres, Brewers, and Astros. He will likely serve as the backup catcher in Minnesota to start the season, unless the Twins decide to move Ryan Jeffers before opening day.
The Astros activated C Victor Caratini from the 7-day concussion injured list.
Fantasy Impact
Caratini has cleared concussion protocol and will return for Wednesday’s game against the Yankees.
Victor Caratini could be activated from the 7-day concussion injured list on Wednesday.
Fantasy Impact
Caratini could be activated as soon as he is eligible, as he appears to no longer be feeling concussion symptoms. On Monday, he threw to bases and ran on the basepaths in pregame drills.
