The Twins have signed catcher/first baseman Victor Caratini to a two-year contract, according to FanSided's Robert Murray. He'll receive $14 million, per MLB.com's Mark Feinsand. The Twins have yet to announce a corresponding move, which is necessary since their 40-man roster is full.
It's a bit of a surprising move for the Twins, as they have already agreed to pay catcher Alex Jackson $1.35 million next season, and Ryan Jeffers, who will get paid $6.7 million in 2026, is expected to be Minnesota's starting catcher.
Caratini appeared in 114 games for the Houston Astros last season, slashing .