"Caricote, 17, ranked as Baseball America's 17th-best prospect in their most-recent IFA rankings and didn't rank on MLB Pipeline's top 50 rankings. Per Baseball America , the catcher stands at 6'1", 185 lbs and looks to be a strong defensive catcher thanks to his athleticism. His arm is the worst of his attributes behind the plate, but he is a strong framer and good blocker."
"It's been a while since the Blue Jays had a catching prospect worth being excited about. At one point, the Jays had three promising catchers on the 40-man roster. Alejandro Kirk has gone on to be a two-time All-Star, vital on both sides of the ball for the Blue Jays in 2025. Danny Jansen was traded ahead of the 2024 trade deadline for three prospects, Gilberto Batista, Cutter Coffey, and Eddinson Paulino, the latter is a free agent, and Gabriel Moreno was traded for Daulton Varsho."
The 2026 International Free Agency period opened and the Toronto Blue Jays signed Venezuelan catcher Juan Caricote for a $1.95 million bonus. Caricote, 17, ranked 17th on Baseball America's IFA list but did not appear on MLB Pipeline's top 50. He is listed at 6'1", 185 lbs with athleticism that projects well defensively; his arm is considered the weakest attribute while framing and blocking grade positively. A left-handed hitter with a loose swing and remaining projection, Caricote will begin the 2026 season in the Dominican Summer League. The Blue Jays' catching pipeline now includes several recent acquisitions and prospects.
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