Caguas has been strengthened with Yadier Molina and Víctor Caratini

The Caguas Criollos announced on Tuesday-evening that they have taken over the duties of Major League Baseball catcher Yadier Molina as reinforcement for their last series against the Mayagüez Indians. In addition, they activated San Diego Padres recipient, Victor Caratini, for the final that kicks off Thursday.

Molina belongs to the Carolina Giants, who went through a recession this year, so as a free agent he was able to sign with the Athenians of Manatí, the team led by his brother Cheo Molina. The Athenians were eliminated on Tuesday after being swept by the Indians in four games. The Criollos claimed it in a draw by the Manatí players.

“I am very happy with the two players we have just acquired. We got Yadier to wear the colors of the Caguas Criollos. And not just for us, but I believe that for the people of Puerto Rico, seeing the dedication that Yadier has with our league again shows us that he is committed to helping and that young guys are seeing the work being done . he must achieve everything he has achieved, ”said Ninth CEO Jesús ‘Motorita’ Feliciano in a press release.

“It is an honor and a pride to wear the uniform of the Criollos,” he added.

As for Caratini, he said the team had been in talks for several weeks and nothing had been finalized. Caratini was part of the transaction that sent Japanese right-handed Yu Darvish from the Chicago Cubs to the San Diego Padres.

‘We knew he was working on his physique. And he has already resolved his contract with his new San Diego Padres team because we were able to do it, ”said Feliciano. “And it couldn’t come at a better time.”

Feliciano said the acquisitions not only boost the quality of the squad, but also the atmosphere in the Creole dugout.

“They are both big leagues, and not only are they the most important leagues, but they compete and are proud to win. That makes us very happy. Not only have we acquired two quality players, but we also know that they will contribute and we are ready for the final ”, Feliciano concludes.