According to Chandler Rome of The Athletic, former Major League Baseball catcher Martin Maldonado is joining the Atlanta Braves as a special assistant for major league operations.
Maldonado announced his retirement from MLB in October after a 15-year playing career at catcher with seven organizations, most notably the Houston Astros and Milwaukee Brewers.
The Puerto Rico native finished his career by playing 64 games with the San Diego Padres in 2025. Despite being a poor hitter, Maldonado enjoyed a very long career by honing his defensive skills and ability to form relationships with his teammates on the mound.
Maldonado's playing career is not quite over, as he's appeared in winter league games in the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico.
Will Maldonado become a manager?
Joe Torre, Joe Girardi, Yogi Berra, and David Ross are just a few of the former catchers who went on to become managers.
Maldonado can join that list in the future once he gains experience in the Braves' front office. He will join Atlanta for next season after the conclusion of the 2026 World Baseball Classic. He committed to Puerto Rico for the 20-team international tournament.
The highlights of Maldonado's career came with the Astros, with whom he won a championship in 2022.
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