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Martin Maldonado Retires: World Series Champion Hangs Up His Gear After 15-Year Journey

Martin Maldonado announced his retirement from Major League Baseball by bearing his soul on an Instagram post. The 37-year-old catcher, whose defensive prowess behind the plate defined his 15-year career, chose to walk away from the game that has been his life’s work since he was four years old.

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Former Astros champion announces his retirement from MLB

One former Houston Astros champion has officially caught his final pitch. Veteran MLB catcher Martin Maldonado announced in a post to his Instagram page on Saturday that he is retiring from baseball.

Martin Maldonado News / Field Level Media / October 18

Padres C Martin Maldonado retires after 15 seasons

Catcher Martin Maldonado announced his retirement Saturday after 15 seasons with seven teams. Maldonado, 39, appeared in 64 games for the San Diego Padres this season.

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World Series-winning catcher announces MLB retirement

After 15 Major League seasons, Martin Maldonado is retiring from baseball. The 39-year-old catcher made the official announcement today via his Instagram page, thanking his family, the fans, teammates, coaches, and many others who helped him live his dream.

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San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 3

Padres Sign Veteran Weeks After Releasing Him

The San Diego padres appeared to have reached the end of the road with veteran catcher Martin Maldonado. The 39-year-old was designated for assignment on July 31, when the Padres acquired Freddy Fermin from the Kansas City Royals.

Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / September 2

Milwaukee Brewers: former catcher re-joins NL contender after going unclaimed on waivers

The Milwaukee Brewers have one of the best catchers in the National League (and arguably in all Major League Baseball) in two-time All-Star and Silver Slugger winner William Contreras.

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 2

Padres bring back World Series champion, but there’s a catch

On Monday, in a 4-3 loss to the Baltimore Orioles, the San Diego Padres sustained a devastating blow to their bullpen depth, with Jason Adam set to miss the rest of the 2025 season after rupturing his quad tendon.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / August 6

Padres release Martin Maldonado, outright Tyler Wade to Triple-A

The San Diego Padres released catcher Martin Maldonado and outrighted utility player Tyler Wade to Triple-A El Paso on Wednesday. San Diego designated both players for assignment last week after a trading deadline frenzy during which the club acquired six major leaguers while dealing mostly prospects.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 6

Padres Officially Release Veteran After Disappointing Season

The San Diego Padres announced Wednesday that they released veteran catcher Martin Maldonado, who was designated for assigment last week. The writing was on the wall when the Padres acquired Freddy Fermin from the Kansas City Royals at last Thursday's trade deadline, upending their catching tandem.

San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 1

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Padres' $73 Million Trade Target Unlikely to Be Available at Deadline: Report

With the trade deadline just one week away, the San Diego Padres are hoping to land an upgrade at catcher. The Padres currently have Elias Díaz and Martin

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Padres May Not Make Major Change at Catcher After All: Report

The San Diego Padres are dealing with a catcher conundrum after Martin Maldonado and Elias Diaz have struggled to get going offensively. The Padres are not getting production from the catcher spot in the lineup, which has tended to hinder the offense's momentum as a whole.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 19

Padres' Dylan Cease Apologizes to Martin Maldonado After Friday's Game

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Dylan Cease had a masterful outing on the mound in the Padres' 7-2 win over the Washington Nationals, though with a different battery mate than has been the norm all season.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 9

Padres' Yu Darvish, Martin Maldonado Make Insane History

If it seems like San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish and catcher Martin Maldonado have been playing forever, it's because they have — at least by modern standards.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / June 23

15-Year MLB Veteran Announces Decision on Retirement

The MLB season is now officially nearly halfway through, with this year's All-Star Game set to take place in less than a month on July 15. So far in the campaign, there have been plenty of surprising and disappointing teams, and a lot of teams aiming to rebound from a tough end to their season last year, and this includes the San Diego Padres.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 23

Padres Veteran to Retire After 2025 Season

A San Diego Padres veteran is planning on retiring from Major League Baseball after a long career in the majors, finishing out the rest of the 2025 season and sailing off into the sunset.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / June 23

Former Angels Catcher to Retire at End of 2025 Season

Former Los Angeles Angels catcher Martin Maldonado intends to retire after the 2025 season, per USA Today. Maldonado has spent 15 seasons in MLB, and played for the Angels in 2017 and 2018.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 26, 2023

White Sox to sign World Series-winning catcher

The White Sox are in agreement with catcher Martín Maldonado on a one-year contract with an option for 2025.

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Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 3, 2023

Could Astros See Surprise Reunion with Maldonado?

The Houston Astros and their fans have a ton of respect for Martin Maldonado. He has been the paragon for the franchise for much of the previous five seasons.