BREAKING: The Houston Astros have placed catcher Victor Caratini on the concussion injured list effective August 30, 2023, creating a critical situation for the AL West leaders. Adding to the team’s woes, Yainer Diaz is listed as day-to-day with a left wrist injury after being struck by a pitch during a recent game.
Caratini sustained his concussion after taking a foul ball to the mask in the ninth inning of Tuesday’s 6-1 loss against the Colorado Rockies. This season, he has been a key player, batting .262 with a career-high of 43 RBI and 11 home runs in 95 games. With Caratini sidelined, the Astros have recalled catcher Cé́sar Salazar from Triple-A Sugar Land, and he is set to start in tonight’s game against Colorado.
Diaz, who is also vital to the Astros’ success, is nursing a wrist injury after an errant pitch from Craig Kimbrel hit him while catching during the eighth inning of a 3-2 loss to Baltimore. He has contributed significantly this season, posting a .257 batting average with 18 home runs and 55 RBI in 116 games.
The Astros are facing immense pressure as they navigate these injuries in a crucial part of the season. Fans are left wondering how this will impact the team’s performance and playoff aspirations.
As the Astros prepare for their matchup against the Rockies, all eyes will be on Salazar to fill the gap left by Caratini. Stay tuned for updates as this story develops.