MAY 18, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
VICTOR CARATINI #17 - CATCHER - HOUSTON ASTROS
8 HR •
30 RBI •
.269 AVG
8 HR
30 RBI
.269 AVG
Padres Daily: Bullpen needs more saves like one Yu provided; Caratini steps up Manny Machado getting extra credit; Tommy Pham almost has triple double
Darvish fans 10 and doubles, Machado HR, Padres beat Rockies
Yu Darvish struck out 10 in seven brilliant innings and also doubled and scored, and Manny Machado hit a two-run homer for the San Diego Padres, who beat the Colorado Rockies 7-0 f...MAY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Virus-depleted Padres beat Rox 5-3 behind Caratini’s slam Victor Caratini lined a two-out grand slam in the sixth, powering the virus-depleted San Diego Padres to a 5-3 win over the Colorado Rockies...
MAY 12, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Virus-depleted Padres beat Rox 5-3 behind Caratini's slam DENVER (AP) — Victor Caratini lined a two-out grand slam in the sixth, powering the...
MAY 12, 2021 • CHRON.COM
Slugs grand slam Wednesday Caratini went 1-for-2 with a grand slam and a walk in a 5-3 win over Colorado in Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader.
Impact Caratini's blast in the sixth inning gave San Diego all the offense they needed to emerge with a win. The catcher has three home runs, 16 RBI, 10 runs scored and a stolen base through 27 games played this year. He's likely to split time with Austin Nola throughout the season, although Caratini is nearly guaranteed to play when Yu Darvish is on the mound.
MAY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Slugs second homer Caratini went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Wednesday's win over Pittsburgh.
Impact The backstop put the Padres on the board with 401-foot blast in the third inning. The homer was Caratini's second this season and accounted for his 12th RBI. He is slashing .217/.313/.333 overall.
MAY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cronenworth, Padres beat Pirates 4-2 to win series
Jake Cronenworth hit a go-ahead, two-run single in the sixth inning and the San Diego Padres beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 to take two of threeMAY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
To split time at catcher for now Caratini will continue to get plenty of work behind the plate despite the return of Austin Nola, Bill Center of FriarWire reports.
Impact Nola may eventually emerge as the Padres' primary catcher, but in the short term he will essentially split time with Caratini behind the plate, according to manager Jayce Tingler. "Victor has played extremely well, he's done a great job with the staff. Also, Nola, having some issues with the finger and some swelling and things like that, I don't think we've got him built up to go four on, one-off. There's the opportunity to split some time and keep both guys active." So far this season, Caratini is slashing .230/.333/.311 with 11 RBI and a 30.6 percent strikeout rate.
MAY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Padres pregame: Caratini starting sixth straight game as Darvish opens Giants series A look at the Giants’ and Padres’ lineups, as well as the pitching matchup, ahead of Friday's 7:10 p.m. start at Petco Park
APRIL 30, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Late addition to lineup Caratini will start at catcher and bat seventh Wednesday against the Diamondbacks.
Impact The 27-year-old was originally positioned on the bench for Wednesday's series finale, but he'll end up receiving the start with Luis Campusano optioned to the alternate site to make room on the roster for Austin Nola (finger). Caratini has a .236/.317/.327 slash line and 34.9 percent strikeout rate through 20 games this season, and he should see a decrease in playing time with Nola back from the injured list and slated to take over primary catching duties.
APRIL 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Heads to bench Wednesday Caratini is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Diamondbacks.
Impact Caratini has been seeing steady playing time and has been productive (.798 OPS) despite an uptick in strikeouts (10) over the last seven games. Luis Campusano is starting behind the dish and batting seventh. Austin Nola (finger) is expected to be activated this weekend.
APRIL 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Padres pregame: Victor Caratini's turn to catch Chris Paddack A look at the Padres’ and Diamondbacks’ lineups, as well as the pitching matchup, ahead of Tuesday's 6:40 p.m. start at Chase Field
APRIL 27, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Not starting Thursday Caratini isn't starting Thursday's game against the Dodgers.
Impact Caratini will retreat to the bench for the second time in the last three games after he went 1-for-4 with a double, one RBI and two strikeouts in Wednesday's loss to Milwaukee. Luis Campusano will start behind the plate, batting seventh.
APRIL 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Narvaez, Peterson homer, Brewers win 4-2 to sweep Padres
Omar Narvaez hit a two-run homer and and Jace Peterson added a solo shot for the Milwaukee Brewers, who beat the San Diego Padres 4-2 to complete a three-game sweepAPRIL 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Padres notes: Caratini catching a lot; Nola yet to play games; Lamet's return could expand rotation Padres could use six starting pitchers in next six games; Austin Adams what Padres expected on Sunday
APRIL 20, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Padres Daily: Not acing the tests so far; Caratini catches on and on; new Yu Yu Darvish looks a lot different to Dodgers than when he was a Dodger
APRIL 18, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Takes seat Friday Caratini isn't starting Friday's game against the Dodgers.
Impact Caratini will retreat to the bench for a second straight contest after he went 1-for-11 with a double and one RBI in his last four games. Luis Campusano will start behind the dish Friday, batting eighth.
APRIL 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Padres' Caratini catches an MLB first Victor Caratini is a no-no catcher.
APRIL 11, 2021 • ARKANSASONLINE.COM
Catching No-Nos: Padres' Caratini an MLB 1st with 2nd in row
Victor Caratini is a no-no catcherAPRIL 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Takes seat Saturday Caratini isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rangers.
Impact Caratini caught Joe Musgrove's no-hitter against Texas on Friday, and he'll get a breather for the second game of the series. Luis Campusano will start behind the dish Saturday, batting eighth.
APRIL 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
1 catcher, 2 teams, back-to-back no-nos Victor Caratini was behind the plate when Joe Musgrove threw the first no-hitter in Padres history on Friday night against the Rangers at Gl...
APRIL 10, 2021 • MLB.COM
Hometown no-no: Musgrove no-hitter for Padres vs. Rangers
San Diego Padres right-hander Joe Musgrove has thrown the first no-hitter in the history of his hometown teamAPRIL 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gets rest in series finale Caratini is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Giants.
Impact Caratini is sitting out the series finale in what amounts to little more than maintenance after he started behind the plate Monday and Tuesday. The backstop came up big at the plate in both contests, going a combined 2-for-5 with a home run, a walk and four RBI. Luis Campusano will catch for Blake Snell on Wednesday.
APRIL 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Secures win with late home run Caratini went 1-for-3 with a home run, two RBI and a run scored and Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Giants.
Impact Caratini had the only extra base hit of the day for the Padres, and it came in a timely fashion as he connected on a first-pitch slider that landed just inside the right-field foul pole for a two-run homer to give them a 3-1 lead in the seventh. The former Chicago Cub has started out 4-for-13 with seven RBI in his first four games of the season and should continue to be the primary catcher with Austin Nola (finger) on the injured list.
APRIL 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Caratini's 2-run homer carries Padres over Giants, 3-1 Victor Caratini hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer and Yu Darvish pitched six strong innings for the San Diego Padres, who beat the San Franci...
APRIL 7, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
