MLB
Victor Caratini
Victor Caratini
Houston Astros, Catcher
Age: 31-97d (Aug 17, 1993)
Exp: 7.051 Years
Country: PR
Drafted: Round 2 (#65 overall), 2013
Agent(s): ACES
2025 Payroll Salary
$6,000,000
2025 Cash
$6,000,000
Career Earnings
$14,340,752
2024-2025 free-agent-xxb (CURRENT)
Victor Caratini signed a 2 year , $12,000,000 contract with the Houston Astros, including $12,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $6,000,000. In 2025, Caratini will earn a base salary of $6,000,000, while carrying a total salary of $6,000,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $12,000,000
Average Salary:
$6,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
| Year | Age | PayrollAnnual | Luxury Tax | Tax % League Tax | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
|
30 | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | 2.53% | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 |
| 2025 |
|
31 | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | 2.49% | $6,000,000 | $12,000,000 |
| 2026 |
|
32 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Service | Base Salary | Incentives Likely | Incentives Unlikely | Payroll Salary | Luxury Tax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
|
30 | 6.051 | $6,000,000 | - | - | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 |
| 2025 |
|
31 | 7.051 | $6,000,000 | - | - | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 |
| 2026 |
|
32 | -- |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
|
30 | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 |
| 2025 |
|
31 | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | $12,000,000 | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 |
Contract Notes
- Plate Appearances
$50,000 each for 375, 400
$100,000 each for 425, 450, 475, 500
Source:
MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2023-2023 Arbitration
Victor Caratini signed a 1 year , $2,800,000 contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, including $2,800,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,800,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,800,000
Average Salary:
$2,800,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2024 / UFA
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2022-2022 Arbitration
Victor Caratini signed a 1 year , $2,000,000 contract with the San Diego Padres, including $2,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,000,000
Average Salary:
$2,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2021-2021 Arbitration
Victor Caratini signed a 1 year , $1,300,000 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $1,300,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,300,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,300,000
Average Salary:
$1,300,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2020-2020 Pre-Arb
Victor Caratini signed a 1 year , $592,000 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $592,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $592,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $592,000
Average Salary:
$592,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2019-2019 Pre-Arb
Victor Caratini signed a 1 year , $569,500 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $569,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $569,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $569,500
Average Salary:
$569,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2018-2018 Pre-Arb
Victor Caratini signed a 1 year , $547,500 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $547,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $547,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $547,500
Average Salary:
$547,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2017-2017 Pre-Arb
Victor Caratini signed a 1 year , $535,000 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $535,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $535,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $535,000
Average Salary:
$535,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2013-2013 Signing Bonus
Victor Caratini signed a 1 year , $800,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $800,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $800,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $800,000
Average Salary:
$800,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons
7.051 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$14,340,752
Earnings w/ Different Teams
5 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 19 |
|
Signing Bonus
|
$800,000 |
$800,000 |
|
| 2017 | 23 |
|
Active
|
$219,225 |
$1,019,225 |
|
| 2018 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$432,768 |
$1,451,993 |
|
| 2019 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$569,500 |
$2,021,493 |
|
| 2020 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$219,259 |
$2,240,752 |
|
| 2021 | 27 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$1,300,000 |
$3,540,752 |
|
| 2022 | 28 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$2,000,000 |
$5,540,752 |
|
| 2023 | 29 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$2,800,000 |
$8,340,752 |
|
| 2024 | 30 |
|
Active
|
$6,000,000 |
$14,340,752 |
|
| Total |
$14,340,752 |
$14,340,752 |
||||
| 2025 | 31 |
|
Active
|
$6,000,000 |
||
| Total |
$20,340,752 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
|
- | $800,000 | - | $800,000 |
| 4 |
|
$1,440,752 | - | - | $1,440,752 |
| 1 |
|
$1,300,000 | - | - | $1,300,000 |
| 2 |
|
$4,800,000 | - | - | $4,800,000 |
| 1 |
|
$6,000,000 | - | - | $6,000,000 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 |
|
19 |
$800,000 |
$800,000 |
$800,000 |
||
| 2017 |
|
23 |
$219,225
|
$219,225 |
$1,019,225 |
||
| 2018 |
|
24 |
$432,768
|
$432,768 |
$1,451,993 |
||
| 2019 |
|
25 |
$569,500
|
$569,500 |
$2,021,493 |
||
| 2020 |
|
26 |
$219,259
|
$219,259 |
$2,240,752 |
||
| 2021 |
|
27 |
$1,300,000
|
$1,300,000 |
$3,540,752 |
||
| 2022 |
|
28 |
$2,000,000
|
$2,000,000 |
$5,540,752 |
||
| 2023 |
|
29 |
$2,800,000
|
$2,800,000 |
$8,340,752 |
||
| 2024 |
|
30 |
$6,000,000
|
$6,000,000 |
$14,340,752 |
||
| Total |
$13,540,752 |
$800,000 |
$14,340,752 |
$14,340,752 |
|||
| 2025 |
|
31 |
$6,000,000
|
$6,000,000 |
|||
| Total |
$19,540,752 |
$800,000 |
$20,340,752 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
|
- | $800,000 | - | $800,000 |
| 4 |
|
$1,440,752 | - | - | $1,440,752 |
| 1 |
|
$1,300,000 | - | - | $1,300,000 |
| 2 |
|
$4,800,000 | - | - | $4,800,000 |
| 1 |
|
$6,000,000 | - | - | $6,000,000 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
HOU |
Jun 20, 2024 - Jul 22, 2024 | Hip |
| 2022 |
MIL |
Apr 26, 2022 - May 01, 2022 | COVID-19 |
| 2019 |
CHC |
Apr 12, 2019 - May 16, 2019 | Hand |
-
Dec 06, 2023
Signed a 2 year $12 million contract with Houston (HOU)
-
Jan 12, 2023
Signed a 1 year $2.8 million contract with Milwaukee (MIL), avoiding arbitration
-
Apr 06, 2022
Traded to Milwaukee (MIL) from San Diego (SD) for Korry Howell and Brett Sullivan
-
Mar 22, 2022
Signed a 1 year $2 million contract with San Diego (SD), avoiding arbitration
-
Jan 15, 2021
Signed a 1 year $1.3 million contract with San Diego (SD), avoiding arbitration
-
Dec 28, 2020
Traded to San Diego (SD) from Chicago (CHC) with Yu Darvish for Zach Davies, Reginald Preciado, Yeison Santana, Owen Caissie and Ismael Mena
-
Mar 10, 2020
Signed a 1 year $592,000 contract with Chicago (CHC)
-
Mar 05, 2019
Signed a 1 year $569,500 contract with Chicago (CHC)
-
Nov 19, 2016
Signed a contract with Chicago (CHC)
-
Jul 31, 2014
Traded to Chicago (CHC) from Atlanta (ATL) for James Russell, Emilio Bonifacio and cash considerations
-
Jun 17, 2013
Signed a contract with Atlanta (ATL)
-
Jun 06, 2013
Drafted by Atlanta (ATL): Round 2 (#65 overall)
| Year | Team | GP | GS | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | TB | BB | K | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | HOU | 87 | 66 | 274 | 245 | 30 | 66 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 30 | 100 | 23 | 53 | 0 | .269 | .336 | .408 | .744 | 1.33 |
| 2023 | MIL | 62 | 55 | 226 | 201 | 23 | 52 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 25 | 77 | 19 | 45 | 1 | .259 | .327 | .383 | .710 | 0.69 |
| 2022 | MIL | 96 | 75 | 313 | 272 | 26 | 54 | 12 | 0 | 9 | 34 | 93 | 31 | 67 | 0 | .199 | .300 | .342 | .642 | 0.55 |
| 2021 | SD | 116 | 87 | 356 | 313 | 33 | 72 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 39 | 102 | 35 | 82 | 2 | .230 | .312 | .326 | .638 | -0.02 |
| 2020 | CHC | 44 | 37 | 132 | 116 | 10 | 28 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 38 | 12 | 31 | 0 | .241 | .333 | .328 | .661 | -0.15 |
| 2019 | CHC | 95 | 60 | 279 | 244 | 31 | 65 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 34 | 109 | 29 | 59 | 1 | .266 | .348 | .447 | .795 | 0.93 |
| 2018 | CHC | 77 | 40 | 198 | 181 | 21 | 42 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 55 | 12 | 42 | 0 | .232 | .293 | .304 | .597 | 0.05 |
| 2017 | CHC | 31 | 10 | 66 | 59 | 6 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 21 | 4 | 13 | 0 | .254 | .333 | .356 | .689 | 0.22 |
