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 as the San Diego Padres beat the San Francisco Giants 3-1APRIL 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
VICTOR CARATINI #17 - CATCHER - HOUSTON ASTROS
8 HR •
30 RBI •
.269 AVG
8 HR
30 RBI
.269 AVG
Takes seat Friday Caratini is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Diamondbacks.
Impact The 27-year-old received the start Opening Day with Austin Nola (finger) sidelined, and Caratini went 2-for-4 with three RBI and one strikeout. Luis Campusano will catch for lefty Blake Snell on Friday.
APRIL 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Drives in three in Padres debut Caratini went 2-for-4 with three RBI in Thursday's 8-7 victory over the Diamondbacks.
Impact With Austin Nola on the injured list due to a fractured middle finger, Caratini took over behind the plate Opening Day. The backstop made the most of the opportunity, driving in San Diego's first pair of runs with a single in the second inning and notching another RBI with a single in the third. Caratini should get a majority of starts at catcher while Nola remains out, and he could set himself up for a fair share of playing time after Nola returns with a strong start to the campaign.
APRIL 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Hosmer, Padres beat Diamondbacks 8-7 in wild opener
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Tingler taps Darvish as Padres' opening day starter
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Could open as starting backstop Caratini would replace Austin Nola (finger) as the team's starting catcher if Nola isn't ready by Opening Day, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.
Impact Nola has been able to catch in recent days without any issues, but he has yet to resume full workouts. If swinging a bat with his fractured left middle finger proves to be problematic, Caratini could slide into the starting role until Nola is able to return. Such a scenario would also mean that Luis Campusano would likely break camp as the team's second catcher.
MARCH 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Padres: Victor Caratini just became a whole lot more important When the San Diego Padres pulled off the trade for 2020 NL Cy Young runner-up Yu Darvish, the fact that backup catcher Victor Caratini also...
MARCH 15, 2021 • FRIARSONBASE.COM
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NL Central teams at the start of spring training
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Austin Romine, Cubs finalize $1.5 million, 1-year contract
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Padres avoid arbitration with Pham, 4 others
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Cubs avoid arbitration with Bryant, Báez, Contreras
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Settles with Friars Caratini signed a one-year, $1.3 million contract with the Padres on Friday to avoid arbitration, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
Impact The 27-year-old was acquired from the Cubs along with Yu Darvish in late December and won't require salary arbitration to officially get under contract for 2021. Caratini figures to work with Darvish and operate as the backup catcher to Austin Nola for San Diego.
JANUARY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
San Diego Padres 40-man roster profile: Victor Caratini Victor Caratini comes to the San Diego Padres adding some catching depth. The San Diego Padres made a huge splash this offseason when they f...
JANUARY 11, 2021 • FRIARSONBASE.COM
Yu kidding? Darvish learned via Twitter of trade to Padres
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Hoyer insists Cubs plan to compete after dealing Darvish
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Padres acquire RHP Yu Darvish in blockbuster trade with Cubs
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Padres finalize deal acquiring ace Blake Snell from Rays
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Sent to San Diego Caratini has been traded to the Padres along with Yu Darvish in exchange for Zach Davies and prospects Reginald Preciado, Owen Caissie, Yeison Santana and Ismael Mena, Sahadev Shar...
Impact Caratini slashed .241/.333/.328 with one home run and 16 RBI while serving as the Cubs' backup catcher and occasional designated hitter in 2020. The 27-year-old will now head to San Diego with Darvish, where he figures to spell Austin Nola behind the plate.
DECEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Cubs non-tender OFs Kyle Schwarber, Albert Almora Jr.
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Cubs put C Phegley, INF Vargas on playoff roster
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Hits first home run Caratini went 1-for-3 with a walk, a two-run home run and two total runs scored in Friday's 10-0 win over the White Sox.
Impact Somewhat surprisingly, this was Caratini's first home run in 42 games this season, as he hit 11 bombs in 95 games a year ago. The 27-year-old remains behind Willson Contreras at catcher but he has been seeing time as the designated hitter, through manager David Ross can also deploy the likes of Jason Kipnis, Nico Hoerner and David Bote at DH. Caratini's playing time in the playoffs will likely be based on matchups and whether he can get hot at the plate.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Darvish, five homers lead Cubs past fading White Sox 10-0
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Marlins, Reds, Astros lock up spots in the postseason
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