Chicago Cubs catcher Victor Caratini has a bright MLB future ahead of him. However, if that comes solely with the Cubs must be determined.
Saturday, manager Joe Maddon announced that Caratini, 24, made the Cubs’ Opening Day roster over veteran Chris Gimenez. Caratini will backup Willson Contreras, who some feel could be an MVP candidate in 2018.
Caratini’s positions are filled
For this reason, Caratini making the roster is surprising. Contreras will not play all 162 games this season, of course. However, the Cubs’ success is contingent on him playing and playing well.