Overview
- Caratini, 32, hit .259 with career highs of 12 home runs and 46 RBIs over 114 games for the Astros in 2025.
- He is expected to partner with Ryan Jeffers behind the plate and can also cover first base or designated hitter.
- With the 40-man roster full, a corresponding move is required, placing fringe catcher Alex Jackson in a precarious spot because he lacks options.
- The agreement ends any chance of a Houston reunion and leaves the Astros continuing their search for a backup to Yainer Diaz.
- FanSided first reported the agreement, which was subsequently confirmed by multiple outlets including the Associated Press.