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Mets’ Francisco Alvarez avoids worst after being struck in mask by foul tip
Martín Maldonado’s foul tip struck Alvarez on the side of the mask in the fifth inning. Alvarez was examined by the training staff and remained in the game.
Mets' Francisco Alvarez: Hit by foul tip, exits game
Alvarez was removed from Wednesday's game against the Padres after getting hit in the head by a foul ball in the fifth inning, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. Alvarez managed to finish the inning after the foul tip deflected off his catcher's helmet,
Mets’ Francisco Alvarez gets good news after exiting Padres game early with injury
New York Mets star Francisco Alvarez receives good news after exiting the San Diego Padres game early due to injury.
Francisco Alvarez leaves game after being hit in head
Francisco Alvarez leaves the game after being hit in the head by a pitch. More From This Game; New York Mets; Francisco Alvarez; in-game highlight; highlight; injury
Mets dodge another injury scare after Francisco Alvarez hit in head
Although the New York Mets were swept by the San Diego Padres, they seemingly avoided something much worse. In the bottom of the fifth inning of Wednesday's eventual 5-0 defeat, catcher Francisco Alvarez took a foul ball directly to the side of his catcher's mask.
MLB: Another Blow for the Mets! Francisco Álvarez Exits Game After Taking a Ball to the Head
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza confirmed that Álvarez passed the concussion protocol, although he was diagnosed with a head contusion. "He passed all the tests, so he's cleared to fly back with us," Mendoza said,
Francisco Alvarez exits Mets' game vs Padres after foul ball hits catcher's helmet
After being hit by a foul ball in the helmet while behind the plate, Francisco Alvarez left the Mets' game with a possible injury.
Merrill, Maldonado deliver RBI hits in the 2nd inning as Padres hold on to beat Marlins 2-1
Jackson Merrill and Martín Maldonado had run-scoring hits in the second inning and the San Diego Padres held on to beat the ...
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Astros’ Martín Maldonado played with broken hand, will have sports ...
Martín Maldonado has been playing with a broken bone in his right hand since the Orioles’ Joey Krehbiel hit him with a pitch on Aug. 28.
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The Astros appreciated Martín Maldonado. You should, too.
Martín Maldonado’s time in Houston is effectively over after the Astros signed backup catcher Victor Caratini to a two-year contract Tuesday night. Maldonado’s expected departure didn’t go ...
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Maldonado's 3 RBIs lead Astros over A's 8-4 and into 1st
Martín Maldonado homered and drove in three runs, helping the Houston Astros beat the Oakland 8-4 on Thursday to move ahead of the Athletics for the AL West lead.
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Chicago White Sox finalize deal with catcher Martín Maldonado
The Chicago White Sox finalized a one-year, $4.25 million contract with veteran catcher Martín Maldonado on Friday. The deal includes a club option for 2025.
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Martín Maldonado Pilots the Astros Through ... - Sports Illustrated
Martín Maldonado Pilots the Astros Through Another Hostile Environment Into Another ALCS Twins shortstop Carlos Correa told his teammates what to expect from the game-planning of his former teammate ...
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Astros insider: Martín Maldonado's improbable steal
On Sunday afternoon, Martín Maldonado turned 34 years old, supplied two of his team’s seven hits and threw out two Seattle Mariners who were trying to steal second base. Celebration for any of ...
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Martín Maldonado: Chicago White Sox sign veteran catcher to 1-year deal
Martín Maldonado has a strong reputation for working with pitching staffs. The Chicago White Sox signed the 37-year-old catcher to a one-year deal Tuesday, a source confirmed to the Tribune.
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Martín Maldonado Is on a Tear for the Houston Astros
Maldonado, meanwhile, was hitting just .175 with a 65 wRC+. Since that day, however, Maldonado has done everything he can to prove the Astros were right to have faith in him.
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Rosenthal: Martín Maldonado had the custom cleats, but it’s Cristian ...
Catcher Martín Maldonado had a surprise for Cristian Javier in Game 3, but Javier's only reaction was a dominating performance on the mound.
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2022 World Series: Astros' Martín Maldonado banned from using illegal ...
Martín Maldonado on using a bat from Albert Pujols that MLB grandfathered in for Pujols since he was playing before 2010 when new rules went into effect for safety issues. MLB ruled Martín ...