Astros Sign Victor Caratini to Two-Year Deal

Caratini to Serve as Backup Catcher, Indicating Astros' Shift to Yainer Diaz as Starter

Astros have agreed to a two-year, $12 million deal with Victor Caratini, who is expected to serve as a backup catcher.
Caratini, a seven-season MLB veteran, spent the last two years with the Milwaukee Brewers, hitting .259 with seven home runs and 25 RBIs in 2023.
Yainer Diaz, who hit .282 with 23 home runs and 60 RBIs last season, is expected to be the Astros' starting catcher in 2024.
The agreement with Caratini suggests that the Astros will not re-sign Martín Maldonado, who has been with the Astros since 2019 and served as their starting catcher.
Caratini has also appeared in 62 games in his career at first base, indicating he could potentially serve as a backup for José Abreu.