2026 Offseason Episode 3: Twins Sign Victor Caratini

[Brock Beauchamp]

In this special episode, Brock Beauchamp and Matt Lenz break down the Twins' signing of Victor Caratini to a two-year contract. He's a capable backup catcher, but do the Twins want more from him, and does this mean a Ryan Jeffers trade is incoming?

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[bunsen82]

I agree with most of what was said on the podcast.   I posted in the signing thread, but this gives the Twins options.   We have have a really strong Catcher duo for the year if we keep both.  I am good with that.  Caratini likely comes to the Twins because we were willing to offer the 2nd year.   This was a case where the Twins needs,  and seeing good value in a player,  and a player wanting to capitalize on 2 year contracts matched up really really well.  

Worst case scenario is we try to stash Jackson and someone takes him off of waivers.  What are we out - Peyton Eeles.  That it allowed us to wait out and get a Caratini for 2 years I am happy with.  If we can flip Jackson - great,  if it allows us to trade Jeffers which we had no options at earlier this year for something useful for the future,  its a great outcome.   

[Brandon]

no one talked about the timeline that Jackson was acquired when the Twins had no budget.  So that we had a backup.  The Twins now have a deep lineup and bench and rotation.  We have lots of options for the bullpen.  I think we sign 2 solid relievers or 3 is better and we go into the season as Contenders for the division title.  I am wondering if the Twins keep Jackson as the third C and insurance in case we need a back up next year.