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Houston Astros place catcher Victor Caratini on the concussion injured list
- On Wednesday, the Houston Astros announced that catcher Victor Caratini has been added to the concussion list following an incident in Tuesday’s game against the Colorado Rockies where he was struck in the mask by a foul ball.
- This move followed Caratini's injury and comes as teammate Yainer Diaz remains day to day with a left wrist injury sustained after being hit by a pitch in Sunday's game at Baltimore.
- The Astros recalled catcher Csar Salazar from Triple-A Sugar Land to start Wednesday night's game against Colorado, filling the gap behind the plate caused by these injuries.
- Through 95 games this season, Caratini is hitting.262 with 11 home runs and a personal best of 43 RBIs, while Diaz has appeared in 116 games, batting.257 with 18 home runs and driving in 55 runs.
- The Astros face challenges at catcher position due to these injuries, potentially affecting their depth as AL West leaders progress through the season.
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HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Astros placed catcher Victor Caratini on the concussion-related injured list Wednesday, putting the AL West-leading Astros in a bind behind the plate.
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Houston Astros place catcher Victor Caratini on the concussion injured list
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