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Former Astros catcher Martin Maldonado signs 1-year deal with Chicago White Sox

Ana Gonzalez, Digital Content Producer

Tags: Astros, Houston Astros, Martin Maldonado, Chicago White Sox
Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado watches during batting practice before Game 1 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) (David J. Phillip, Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

HOUSTON – Martin Maldonado is trading in Texas BBQ for Chicago deep-dish pizza after signing a one-year deal with the White Sox on Friday.

The deal is worth $4.25 million and includes a club option for 2025 which includes a $250,000 buyout.

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According to MLB.com, White Sox infielder Zach Remillard was designated for assignment to make room for Maldonado on the 40-man roster.

Maldonado, 37, spent the last six seasons with the Astros. The veteran catcher has a career .207/.282/.349 line with a 72 OPS+ across 13 seasons with five MLB teams.

After Maldonado’s departure, Yanier Diaz and Victor Caratini will handle catching duties for the Astros this 2024 season, MLB.com reported.

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About the Author

A graduate of the University of Houston-Downtown, Ana moved to H-Town from sunny southern California in 2015. In 2020, she joined the KPRC 2 digital team as an intern. Ana is a self-proclaimed coffee connoisseur, a catmom of 3, and an aquarium enthusiast. In her spare time, she's an avid video gamer and loves to travel.

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