Catcher Victor Caratini and the Minnesota Twins agreed Friday to a two-year, $14 million contract, a source told ESPN, confirming multiple reports.
Caratini, 32, hit .259 last year in his second season with the Houston Astros and set career bests with 12 homers, 46 RBIs and 386 plate appearances. He caught in 49 games, played first base in 15 and was a designated hitter for 30.
A switch-hitter, Caratini batted .268 versus right-handers and .208 against lefties. He could platoon with Ryan Jeffers, a right-handed hitter who batted .313 versus left-handers and .248 against righties.
Jeffers is on track to be eligible for free agency after the 2026 season, and the move sets up the Twins for his potential departure. They also acquired journeyman Alex Jackson for depth in a trade with Baltimore.
Caratini signed a two-year, $12 million deal with the Astros in 2023.
He has a .244 average with 58 homers and 247 RBIs in nine big league seasons with the Chicago Cubs (2017-20), San Diego Padres (2021), Milwaukee Brewers (2022-23) and Houston Astros.
Fansided was first to report Caratini’s deal with the Twins.
Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.
