Victor Caratini

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.

The Astros placed C Victor Caratini on the 7-day concussion injured list.

Fantasy Impact

Caratini will miss at least the next week. César Salazar was recalled as the corresponding move.

Victor Caratini went 1-for-3 in loss to the Rangers, with a home run and two RBI.

Fantasy Impact

After this game, Caratini’s season stats include a .251 batting average, 10 home runs, and 31 RBI across 64 games played. He's hitting .321 with three homers and nine RBI over his past seven games.