Martin Maldonado News: DFA'd by Padres

Maldonado was designated for assignment by the Padres on Thursday.

Maldonado has served as San Diego's primary catcher for extended stretches in 2025, though he had begun to lose significant playing time to Elias Diaz since mid-July. The Padres acquired Freddy Fermin on Thursday to take the place of Maldonado and his .572 OPS.