Impact Maldonado, hitting .143 with a home run and three RBI in his last 10 games, gets an expected afternoon off after catching Saturday night. Garrett Stubbs starts behind the dish and bats eighth Sunday.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
MARTÍN MALDONADO #15 - CATCHER - CHICAGO WHITE SOX
4 HR •
11 RBI •
.119 AVG
4 HR
11 RBI
.119 AVG
Takes seat Sunday Maldonado is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Brantley, AL West-leading Astros rally late, top Rangers 5-4
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Goes deep in win Maldonado went 1-for-3 with a solo home run Wednesday in an extra-inning victory versus the Royals.
Impact The backstop produced the first run of the game with a solo shot to left field in the third inning. The homer was his 10th of the season, marking the third time in his career he has reached double digits in that category during a campaign. Maldonado has otherwise struggled in 2021, however, batting a paltry .190 with 100 strikeouts across 291 at-bats.
AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gets rest Tuesday Maldonado is not starting Tuesday against the Royals, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Maldonado will rest his legs after going 0-for-2 with a pair of walks during the series opener. Jason Castro will bat eighth and catch Luis Garcia.
AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Merrifield has 3 RBIs, Perez homers as KC downs Astros 7-1
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Homers as part of 11 run rout Maldonado went 2-for-2 with a solo home run, two walks and a run scored in Friday's 12-3 win over the Mariners.
Impact Maldonado had one of his best games this season after reaching base four times and sending one over the wall for the first time since July 31. The 35-year-old backstop has not been able to get it going overall this year. He's slashing just .183/.284/.319 with nine homers, 29 RBI, 32 runs scored and 36:96 BB:K over 320 plate appearances. His inconsistency at the plate has led to him losing occasional starts to Jason Castro.
AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Takes seat Thursday Maldonado isn't starting Thursday's game against the Royals, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Impact Maldonado started each of the last two games and went 0-for-4 with a walk and a strikeout. Jason Castro will take his place behind the dish and bat eighth.
AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not in Monday's lineup Maldonado isn't starting Monday against the Royals, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Maldonado went 0-for-2 with a walk in Sunday's loss to the Angels, and he'll be on the bench for the second time in the last three games. Jason Castro will start at catcher and bat eighth.
AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Heads to bench Maldonado will sit Saturday against the Angels, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.
Impact Maldonado sits after starting four straight games. Jason Castro starts behind the plate in his absence.
AUGUST 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Out of lineup Maldonado will sit Saturday against the Twins, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Impact Maldonado's 78 starts behind the plate rank sixth at the position this season. His bat hasn't exactly justified that sort of workload, however, as he's hit just .181/.276/.317 on the year. Jason Castro will get the nod in his absence.
AUGUST 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gets day off Wednesday Maldonado is not starting Wednesday's game against the Dodgers, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Impact Maldonado has enjoyed a solid stretch offensively, hitting .290 with a pair of home runs, three doubles and four RBI in his last 10 games. Jason Castro will start at catcher and bat eighth Wednesday.
AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Resting Wednesday Maldonado is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mariners, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Impact Maldonado is getting some routine maintenance with the Astros and Mariners wrapping up their series with a day game after a night game. Jason Castro checks in behind the dish, catching for starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi.
JULY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Homers in two-hit night Maldonado went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Monday's 11-8 loss to the Mariners.
Impact Houston values Maldonado primarily for his ability to control the run game and shepherd the pitching staff, but he provided a rare impact at the plate in the series opener. Though Maldonado's seventh home run of the season helped stake Houston to a 7-0 lead after three and a half innings, the Seattle bats suddenly erupted midway through the contest and allowed the Mariners to complete a come-from-behind victory.
JULY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sandoval has no-hit bid end in 9th; Angels beat Twins 2-1
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Day off Friday Maldonado is out of the lineup Friday against the Rangers, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Maldonado started the past four games and will receive a day to rest Friday. Jason Castro will catch for Jake Odorizzi and bat eighth.
JULY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
On bench Saturday Maldonado is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the White Sox, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact The 34-year-old went 0-for-2 with a pair of walks Friday and is now hitting .194 with four free passes in his last 10 games. Lefty-hitting Jason Castro will catch and bat eighth against Chicago's Lucas Giolito.
JULY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Altuve HR caps 6-run rally in 9th, Astros shock Yankees 8-7
Jose Altuve hit a three-run homer to cap a startling six-run rally in the bottom of the ninth inning, setting off a frenzied celebration and lifting the Houston Astros over the New...JULY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not starting Friday Maldonado is not starting Friday against the Yankees, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Impact Maldonado went hitless across nine at-bats while starting all three games behind the plate during the series against Oakland. He'll get a rest Friday as Jason Castro bats eighth and catches Jake Odorizzi.
JULY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to Astros Maldonado (bereavement) will be active for Tuesday's series opener against Oakland, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact The catcher hit .235 with a homer, four RBI and four runs in his last 10 games before going on the bereavement list Wednesday. Garrett Stubbs returns to Triple-A Sugar Land now that Maldonado is back with the Astros.
JULY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Could be out until Tuesday Maldonado (bereavement) might not return until Tuesday, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Maldonado has been on the bereavement list since Wednesday, and it appears as though he could miss the remainder of the team's road trip in Cleveland. Garrett Stubbs is starting at catcher while Jason Castro serves as the designated hitter Saturday.
JULY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Placed on bereavement list Maldonado was placed on the bereavement list Wednesday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Maldonado will be away from the team for at least three games, while Garrett Stubbs will take his place on the active roster. Jason Castro is starting at catcher in Wednesday's game against the Orioles, and he could serve as the primary catcher while Maldonado is sidelined.
JUNE 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gets breather Sunday Maldonado is not starting Sunday against the Tigers, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Jason Castro will take over behind the dish as Maldonado rests his legs during the series finale.
JUNE 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Game 1 Maldonado isn't starting Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Tigers, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Maldonado had started each of the last three games behind the dish and will get a breather for Saturday's matinee. Jason Castro will start at catcher and bat ninth.
JUNE 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Takes seat Friday Maldonado is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against Detroit, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Impact He'll get a rest after catching the previous three games. Jason Castro will bat ninth and catch Framber Valdez during the second game of the four-game set.
JUNE 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
