Third in a series previewing the 2024 Astros season. WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Yainer Diaz arrived in Houston in mid-January to commence his installment as the Astros’ new primary catcher. A ...

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Veteran catcher Victor Caratini, playing in his first game under the automated ball-strike challenge system Thursday, got a prompt introduction to a potential future.

The Astros traded for Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vázquez prior to Monday’s series opener between the teams at Minute Maid Park. Boston received two minor league position players in return ...

The Houston Astros have had a very hit-or-miss start to their 2025 season, and injury has been a significant reason as to why they are mired around .500.

But there are ways the Astros can keep getting Diaz regular at-bats even while committing to Maldonado as the everyday catcher — if they actually want to. Twice this week, Baker mentioned ...

Caratini is set to be the Astros' backup catcher in 2024 behind Yainer Diaz, who broke out with 23 home runs, 60 RBIs and a .282/.308/.538 slash line in 104 games as a rookie during the 2023 season.