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Report: Royals trading Fermin to Padres for 2 pitchers
The Kansas City Royals are trading catcher Freddy Fermin to the San Diego Padres in exchange for right-handed pitchers Ryan Bergert and Stephen Kolek, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.Fermin adds catching depth for the Padres alongside Elias Díaz and Martín Maldonado.
Padres Make Major Roster Move Following Busy Trade Deadline
After acquiring infielder Will Wagner from the Toronto Blue Jays at the trade deadline, the San Diego Padres shuffled around their roster to make room for the 2
Padres Acquire Veteran Catcher From Royals at MLB Trade Deadline: Reports
The Padres, after completing a blockbuster trade earlier in the day, reportedly added to their depth at a key position in a trade with the Kansas City Royals.
Royals send catcher Freddy Fermin to San Diego Padres in late trade deadline deal
The Kansas City Royals have traded catcher Freddy Fermin to the San Diego Padres in exchange for two pitchers. Fermin, 30, had batted .255 with three home runs and 12 RBIs in 67 g
Padres acquire catcher from Royals in exchange for young arms
A recent uptick in production was not enough to keep the Padres from trying to upgrade at the catcher position. The team on Thursday acquired Freddy Fermin from the Royals in exchange for starting pitchers Ryan Bergert and Stephen Kolek.
MLB rumors: Rangers linked to Cardinals, Royals relievers at trade deadline
Rangers eye Cardinals’ Phil Maton and Royals’ Hunter Harvey ahead of MLB trade deadline, targeting key bullpen help for postseason push.
Padres trade 2 starting pitchers to Royals for catcher Freddy Fermin
AJ Preller lit an early morning fuse on the Major League Baseball trade deadline with a blockbuster move to land A’s closer Mason Miller. The Padres president of baseball operations is not stopping there.
Sources: Padres fill need at catcher, acquire Freddy Fermin
The Padres filled their need for a catcher roughly three hours before the trade deadline on Thursday, acquiring Freddy Fermin from the Royals
Padres agree to acquire C Fermin from Royals for two RHPs
The Padres added to their biggest strength Thursday morning, adding closer Mason Miller in a blockbuster to a bullpen that was already elite. A few hours later, they addressed perhaps their biggest weakness.
Royals trade fan favorite Freddy Fermin to land two much needed arms from Padres
The Kansas City Royals finally strike at the deadline, dealing catcher Freddy Fermin to San Diego in exchange for a pair of promising starting pitchers.
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Tyler Wade designated for assignment for second time this season
The Padres designated infielder/outfielder Tyler Wade for assignment and optioned reliever Ron Marinaccio before tonight’s ...
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 ...
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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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.
Padres' Martin Maldonado: Sitting again Monday
Maldonado will be on the bench for a second straight game while Elias Diaz serves behind home plate and bats ninth. Maldonado hasn't been that productive at the plate this season, though he has gone 5 ...