MARTÍN MALDONADO NEWS

Doubles, scores run Maldonado went 1-for-2 with a double and a run scored in Tuesday's spring game against the Nationals.

Impact Maldonado is 3-for-9 with an RBI and two runs scored in five Grapefruit League games. He experienced an uptick in offense in 2020 -- his .728 OPS was his best since 2012 -- but he's on the team for his defense and handling pitchers.

MARCH 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Springer, Altuve homer to keep Astros alive in ALCS

George Springer broke a tie with a two-run homer, José Altuve also went deep and hit an RBI double, and Zack Greinke escaped a bases-loaded jam for the Houston Astros, who beat the...

OCTOBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sore but could still play Maldonado is "banged up" according to manager Dusty Baker but could still appear off the bench Tuesday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Maldonado will sit in favor of Dustin Garneau on Tuesday for the first time this postseason, though his absence was apparently a coach's decision and not related to his minor injuries. Expect him back as soon as Game 4 on Wednesday if not before.

OCTOBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Resting Tuesday Maldonado is not starting Game 3 of the ALCS against the Rays on Tuesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Maldonado has started every playoff game thus far for the Astros this season, hitting just .154/.214/.308. Dustin Garneau will catch Jose Urquidy in his absence.

OCTOBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Houston Astros: Martin Maldonado has Dusty Baker’s trust Whether the Houston Astros come back to beat the Tampa Bay Rays or not remains to be seen. One aspect is certain, Martin Maldonado will be b...

OCTOBER 13, 2020 • CALLTOTHEPEN.COM

Astros catcher Martin Maldonado drops the mic on A’s via Twitter The Houston Astros catcher poked fun at the Oakland Athletics after eliminating them from the postseason. Upon eliminating the Minnesota Twi...

OCTOBER 9, 2020 • FANSIDED.COM

Remains on bench Sunday Maldonado is not in the lineup Sunday against the Rangers, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Maldonado is on the bench for the second straight game as the Astros give him some extra rest heading into the playoffs. Dustin Garneau starts behind the plate Sunday, batting ninth.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

LeMahieu, Voit near milestones for Yankees in win over Miami

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets breather Saturday Maldonado isn't starting Saturday against the Rangers.

Impact Maldonado drew two walks in four plate appearances Friday, but he'll take a seat for the second time in the last three games. Dustin Garneau will take over as the catcher Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Thursday Maldonado isn't in Thursday's lineup against the Rangers.

Impact Maldonado has been in a slump recently as he's gone 1-for-20 with four walks and eight strikeouts over the last seven games. Dustin Garneau will take over behind the dish Thursday.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Hammers sixth homer Maldonado went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and a walk in Tuesday's 6-1 win over the Mariners.

Impact Maldonado finished the Astros' five-run rally in the sixth inning with his blast off Mariners reliever Brandon Brennan. It was the sixth homer of the year for Maldonado, who has added 24 RBI, 19 runs scored and a stolen base in 158 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers top NL seed; Braves claim East; Indians in playoffs

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Receives breather Sunday Maldonado is not in the lineup Sunday against the Diamondbacks, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com.

Impact Maldonado started the past 10 games and went 4-for-30 during that stretch, and he'll receive a day to reset Sunday. Dustin Garneau takes over behind the plate and will bat ninth for the Astros.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Smacks fifth homer Maldonado went 2-for-4 with a double and a solo home run Tuesday against the Rangers.

Impact Maldonado tallied two extra-base hits in the contest, the first a double to lead off the seventh inning. One frame later, he clubbed his fifth homer of the season -- a solo shot against Jimmy Herget. It was his first home run since Sept. 3, though he still has a respectable .248/.370/.416 line with 18 runs scored and 21 RBI across 137 plate appearances to this point in the campaign.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Game 2 Maldonado is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Athletics, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Maldonado went 0-for-3 with a strikeout during the matinee and will take a seat for the nightcap. Dustin Garneau will start behind the plate for Houston in Game 2.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Monday Maldonado will sit Monday against Oakland, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Maldonado has handled a heavy workload behind the plate this season, starting 32 times in 41 games. Dustin Garneau gets the start in his absence.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles end 19-game losing streak against Yankees

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blasts fourth long ball Maldonado went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a double, two runs scored and a walk in Thursday's win over Texas.

Impact The backstop took Lance Lynn deep for a solo shot in the sixth. It marked Maldonado's fourth homer of the season. Although he has typically hit near the bottom of Houston's lineup, he has provided steady production, slashing .272/.416/.457 to go along with 18 RBI.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Tuesday Maldonado is not in the lineup Tuesday against Texas, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Maldonado remains the clear primary option behind the plate in Houston, starting 27 of 34 games thus far. Dustin Garneau gets the nod Tuesday.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

On bench for Game 2 Maldonado isn't in the lineup for the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Angels, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Maldonado went 0-for-2 with a walk and one strikeout in the first game of the doubleheader, and he'll take a seat for Game 2. Dustin Garneau will start behind the plate in his absence.

AUGUST 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Trout drives in 3 as Angels beat Athletics 4-3

AUGUST 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting Saturday Maldonado isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Padres.

Impact Maldonado has seen the majority of the playing time at catcher, but he'll get a day off for the team's second game against the Padres. Dustin Garneau will start behind the plate Saturday.

AUGUST 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Goes yard at Coors Maldonado went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 13-6 road win over Colorado.

Impact Maldonado's shot in the third inning started the Astros' offensive onslaught. His stick in 2020 is more potent than it's ever been, as Maldonado has a career-high .802 OPS. The nine-hole hitter is reaping the benefits of a Houston lineup that is one of the best in MLB; Maldonado has 16 RBI over 20 games (58 at-bats), well ahead of any pace in previous seasons.

AUGUST 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup Maldonado is not starting Monday against the Rockies, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Maldonado has handled a very heavy workload behind the plate in Houston this season, as he's started 18 of the team's first 22 games. Dustin Garneau will be the catcher Monday.

AUGUST 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Two hits, RBI in win Maldonado went 2-for-3 with two singles and a RBI in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Mariners.

Impact Maldonado's single in the fourth inning drove in Kyle Tucker to tie the game at two. The catcher is performing slightly above his career numbers thus far in 2020, slashing .235/.381/.392.

AUGUST 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE