Former Padres Catcher Signs Multi-Year Deal With Astros
Originally drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the second round of the 2013 MLB Draft, Caratini has carved out a nice career for himself. He’s more of a depth piece than a star for the teams he’s played on, but has shown value as a veteran backup.
Having spent time with the Brewers the last two seasons, Caratini understands how to play on a winning team. Milwaukee did reach the playoffs this past season and gave Caratini one of the National League’s better pitching staffs to work with.
Caratini rates highly at framing according to Statcast, something the Astros lacked with Martin Maldonado behind the plate. His defense could be his best asset toward earning more playing time in a stacked Astros lineup, and gives Houston another veteran backstop to lead its pitching staff.
