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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.

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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.

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Busy Padres DFA two veterans after massive trade deadline

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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

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 22

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.

San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 23

Three veterans make Padres' Opening Day roster

The Padres have told three veteran non-roster invitees that they have made the Opening Day roster. First baseman Yuli Gurriel (as per reporter Francys

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / January 18

Former Angels Gold Glove Winner Signs With NL West Powerhouse

Once a Gold Glove winner with the Los Angeles Angels, catcher Martin Maldonado has found a new home on the West Coast. Maldonado and the San Diego Padres agreed to a minor league contract Thursday with an invitation to big league spring training, meaning the 38-year-old will have the opportunity to win a spot on the Opening Day roster.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / January 16

Notable ex-Astros champion signs with NL team

After a successful run in the American League, one veteran backstop is now headed back to the National League.

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Chicago White Sox News / Sox on 35th / December 2

Former White Sox players want to continue playing in 2025

A pair of former White Sox players are hoping to find playing opportunities in 2025. According to two separate reports, catcher Martin Maldonado and outfielder Kevin Pillar have expressed their desire to continue playing next season.

MLB News / Fastball on SI / December 2

Former Houston Astros World Series Champion Martin Maldonado Doesn't Want to Retire Yet

Veteran catcher Martin Maldonado isn't ready to retire just yet, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Rosenthal put the news out on social media: The 38-year-old is a well-traveled 14-year veteran.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 30

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Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / July 18, 2024

White Sox’s Martin Maldonado gets DFA, Chuckie Robinson called up

The Chicago White Sox designated Puerto Rican catcher Martin Maldonado for assignment, The Athletic reported Wednesday. In addition to Maldonado, the team

Chicago White Sox News / The Forkball / July 18, 2024

Martin Maldonado Hits His Way off White Sox

The Chicago White Sox have designated Martin Maldonado for assignment. Why? Was it because his defense had regressed to the point where he was one of the worst defensive catchers in baseball?

Chicago White Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 18, 2024

White Sox make big decision on veteran catcher’s future

The Chicago White Sox are designating Martin Maldonado for assignment, according to Ken Rosenthal and Chandler Rome of The Athletic. The veteran catcher has not had a productive season for the White Sox and is now on his way out, possibly with his MLB days done for good.

MLB News / Field Level Media / December 26, 2023