Maldonado has sports activities hernia surgical procedure

HOUSTON, TX – Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado underwent profitable surgical procedure yesterday to restore a sports activities hernia. He’s anticipated to be totally recovered from the process by the beginning of Spring Coaching.

Within the 2022 postseason, Maldonado appeared in 11 of the Astros 13 video games total (all begins). In 113 common season video games, he reached profession highs in dwelling runs (15) and RBI (45). Astros pitchers posted the perfect ERA within the American League with a 2.90 mark, which is the bottom in franchise historical past for a full season. Maldonado has been a sturdy performer because the Astros main catcher during the last three seasons (2020-22). His 283 video games at catcher in that span rank second within the Majors behind J.T. Realmuto (287).

ASTROS SIGN LHP AUSTIN DAVIS TO MINOR LEAGUE CONTRACT

The Astros have signed LHP Austin Davis to a minor league contract with an invite to Main League Spring Coaching.

Davis, 29, appeared in 52 Main League video games in 2022, splitting his time between the Purple Sox (50g) and Twins (2g) organizations. In 2022, he compiled a 2-1 file and a 5.79 ERA (36ER/56IP), whereas placing out 64 hitters in 56.0 innings. In Main League motion, Davis restricted left-handed hitters to a .198 (16×81) common and a .554 OPS. A veteran of 5 Main League seasons, Davis has appeared in 136 video games in his profession, whereas pitching for the Phillies (2018-20), Pirates (2020-21), Purple Sox (2021-22) and Twins (2022).