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Houston Astros: Martín Maldonado's 2023 contract option kicks in
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Why the Houston Astros need to MOVE ON from Martín Maldonado!?
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Inside the small moment from Martin Maldonado that led to Yordan Alvarez's mammoth World Series-winning home run
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Houston Astros activate Yordan Alvarez, Martin Maldonado
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Martín Maldonado agrees to extension with Astros
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Martin Maldonado trade
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Astros: Jose Altuve, Martín Maldonado get day off for A's series opener
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Astros' Martin Maldonado: 'They wanted us, they got us
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Astros taking advantage of Martin Maldonado's defensive prowess
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Martín Maldonado exits early in Astros' loss to Rays with shoulder soreness
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Astros' Martin Maldonado: 'They wanted us, they got us
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Astros' Martin Maldonado: 'They wanted us, they got us