After offseason affront, Astros' Martín Maldonado finds added motivation for 2023
A slimmed-down Martín Maldonado said he understood the Astros' pursuit of fellow catcher Willson Contreras in the offseason. But that's not to say it didn't hurt his pride.WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — It hurt to run and swing, but maybe more problematic, to throw. So much of Martín Maldonado’s career has revolved around his right arm, the cannon that cuts down base-stealers and coined the Machete nickname teammates still use.
Maldonado delayed the operation for more than five months. His fractured hand only compounded an already excruciating experience after the All-Star break. Maldonado caught 93 of Houston’s 126 postseason innings while battling both injuries. Only afterwardhe played through to guide Houston’s pitching staff to the greatest season in franchise history.
“ is the professor back there,” Baker said Friday. “The guys love throwing to him. He’s here to teach the young guys and hone their skills, hopefully, in an advanced way. He means a lot. These guys follow him.”
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