Article: Brewers Acquire Catcher Victor Caratini

[Seth Stohs]

According to multiple sources, the Brewers have acquired catcher Victor Caratini from the San Diego Padres for a catcher Brett Sullivan and minor-league outfielder Korry Howell. 

Victor Caratini is a 28-year-old backstop from Puerto Rico. He made his MLB debut with the Cubs back in 2017. He played in 246 games for Chicago between 2017 and 2020. After that season, he was traded with Yu Darvish to the Padres. 

The Brewers needed a backup catcher since Pedro Severino was suspended 80 games for PED usage. They certainly have seen Caratini a lot during his time with the Cubs. 

In 2021, he played a career-high 116 games and hit .227/.309/.323 (.632) with nine doubles and seven triples. In his five-year career, Caratini has hit .242/.321/.355 (.676) with 37 doubles and 22 homers. 

The cost, however, was quite high. Brett Sullivan was looking to be the backup to Omar Narvaez in 2022. Sullivan was signed to a major league contract as a minor league free agent on September 30th. He played 90 games at Triple-A Durham (Rays) last year and hit .223/.302/.375 (.678) with 20 doubles and nine homers. 

Korry Howell was the team's 12th round pick in 2018. He started the 2021 season in Wisconsin before finishing with 28 games in Double-A Biloxi. Combined, he hit .244/.349/.455 (.805) with 17 doubles, five triples, and 16 homers. He also stole 24 bases in 30 attempts. 

What are your initial thoughts on the deal? 

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[Ron Robinsons Beard]

Korry Howell and Brett Sullivan are the return.

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

Korry Howell and Brett Sullivan are the return.

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

Korry Howell and Brett Sullivan are the return.

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

Korry Howell and Brett Sullivan are the return.

[young guns]

I also saw the pads were sending some cash our way as well.

[young guns]

I also saw the pads were sending some cash our way as well.

[young guns]

I also saw the pads were sending some cash our way as well.

[young guns]

I also saw the pads were sending some cash our way as well.

[CheezWizHed]

Brett Sullivan was only with the Brewers since December though.  We never drafted him. 

[CheezWizHed]

Brett Sullivan was only with the Brewers since December though.  We never drafted him. 

[CheezWizHed]

Brett Sullivan was only with the Brewers since December though.  We never drafted him. 

[CheezWizHed]

Brett Sullivan was only with the Brewers since December though.  We never drafted him. 

[DuWayne Steurer]

While I would have liked to have seen what Feliciano could do with some part-time at bats, I'm good with this move.  Backup catcher shouldn't amount to more than 1/2 a win to a win over 80 games, one way or the other. Caratini is pretty much the definition of a mid-tier, average back up catcher.  For all the hand wringing over Severino's suspension caused, backup catcher who's going to start 22 - 30 games for half a season just isn't going to impact enough AB's/plays/games to make enough of a difference in the W/L column.  

[DuWayne Steurer]

While I would have liked to have seen what Feliciano could do with some part-time at bats, I'm good with this move.  Backup catcher shouldn't amount to more than 1/2 a win to a win over 80 games, one way or the other. Caratini is pretty much the definition of a mid-tier, average back up catcher.  For all the hand wringing over Severino's suspension caused, backup catcher who's going to start 22 - 30 games for half a season just isn't going to impact enough AB's/plays/games to make enough of a difference in the W/L column.  

[DuWayne Steurer]

While I would have liked to have seen what Feliciano could do with some part-time at bats, I'm good with this move.  Backup catcher shouldn't amount to more than 1/2 a win to a win over 80 games, one way or the other. Caratini is pretty much the definition of a mid-tier, average back up catcher.  For all the hand wringing over Severino's suspension caused, backup catcher who's going to start 22 - 30 games for half a season just isn't going to impact enough AB's/plays/games to make enough of a difference in the W/L column.  

[DuWayne Steurer]

While I would have liked to have seen what Feliciano could do with some part-time at bats, I'm good with this move.  Backup catcher shouldn't amount to more than 1/2 a win to a win over 80 games, one way or the other. Caratini is pretty much the definition of a mid-tier, average back up catcher.  For all the hand wringing over Severino's suspension caused, backup catcher who's going to start 22 - 30 games for half a season just isn't going to impact enough AB's/plays/games to make enough of a difference in the W/L column.  

[SomewhereInTime]

38 minutes ago, RoCoBrewfan said:

While I would have liked to have seen what Feliciano could do with some part-time at bats, I'm good with this move.  Backup catcher shouldn't amount to more than 1/2 a win to a win over 80 games, one way or the other. Caratini is pretty much the definition of a mid-tier, average back up catcher.  For all the hand wringing over Severino's suspension caused, backup catcher who's going to start 22 - 30 games for half a season just isn't going to impact enough AB's/plays/games to make enough of a difference in the W/L column.  

I think it's more likely a platoon at catcher.

[SomewhereInTime]

38 minutes ago, RoCoBrewfan said:

While I would have liked to have seen what Feliciano could do with some part-time at bats, I'm good with this move.  Backup catcher shouldn't amount to more than 1/2 a win to a win over 80 games, one way or the other. Caratini is pretty much the definition of a mid-tier, average back up catcher.  For all the hand wringing over Severino's suspension caused, backup catcher who's going to start 22 - 30 games for half a season just isn't going to impact enough AB's/plays/games to make enough of a difference in the W/L column.  

I think it's more likely a platoon at catcher.

[SomewhereInTime]

38 minutes ago, RoCoBrewfan said:

While I would have liked to have seen what Feliciano could do with some part-time at bats, I'm good with this move.  Backup catcher shouldn't amount to more than 1/2 a win to a win over 80 games, one way or the other. Caratini is pretty much the definition of a mid-tier, average back up catcher.  For all the hand wringing over Severino's suspension caused, backup catcher who's going to start 22 - 30 games for half a season just isn't going to impact enough AB's/plays/games to make enough of a difference in the W/L column.  

I think it's more likely a platoon at catcher.