Diego Cartaya
Full name: Diego Armando Cartaya
Date of birth: September 7, 2001
Place of birth: Maracay, Venezuela
Social Media
Twitter: @DCarty_17
Instagram: @diegocartaya07
Diego Cartaya is a Venezuelan professional baseball catcher who currently plays in the Los Angeles Dodgers organization. He was born on September 7, 2001, in Maracay, Venezuela. Cartaya was signed by the Dodgers as an international free agent in 2018 and has been a highly-touted prospect since. He is known for his exceptional athleticism and his strong arm behind the plate, which has earned him comparisons to some of the best catchers in the game.
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Dodgers Notes: LA Makes Trade, Kiké Hernández Linked to Rival, Teoscar Sad About Gavin Lux Deal
The Los Angeles Dodgers traded former top prospect Diego Cartaya to the Minnesota Twins for minor league pitcher Jose Vasquez…
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Dodgers Make Trade, Send Former Top Prospect to Twins
The Los Angeles Dodgers have found a trading partner for Diego Cartaya. On Thursday, the Dodgers sent the former top…
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Dodgers Notes: LA Signs Gold Glove Utility Man, Surprisingly DFA Top Prospect
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Dodgers Shockingly DFA Former Top Prospect Diego Cartaya
The Dodgers have made the decision to designate former top prospect Diego Cartaya for assignment. The move comes after the…
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Earlier this week, the Dodgers made history by signing catcher Will Smith to the longest contract ever for a player…
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Dodgers Notes: Shohei Ohtani Practicing Pitching Motion, Diego Cartaya Update, James Paxton Reveal and More
Shohei Ohtani was caught practicing what looked like a simmered-down version of his pitching motion. He is working his way…
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Dodgers News: Diego Cartaya Dealing With Back Injury, Should Be Ready For Start of Season
Los Angeles Dodgers’ former number two prospect in 2023, per MLB.com, catcher Diego Cartaya, has not been healthy this spring.…
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Will Smith Says He Hasn’t Talked Extension With Dodgers, Loves Being in LA
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Dodgers, Will Smith Have Not Talked About a Contract Extension: Report
Dodgers catcher Will Smith has one additional year of arbitration left before he becomes a free agent after the 2025…
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Dodgers Notes: Former LA Outfielder Signs in NL West, Gavin Lux Rehab Update, Yasiel Puig Brawl and More
The Dodgers got some good news this week, with infielder Gavin Lux providing an update on his rehab from the…
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2 Dodgers Make MLB Pipeline’s Top 10 Catcher Prospects List
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One Trade the Dodgers Should Make to Complete the Perfect Offseason
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Should the Dodgers Trade for Jesus Luzardo This Offseason?
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Dodgers News: GM Addresses Tough Year for Top Prospect Diego Cartaya
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