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Astros World Series Champion Joining AL Team’s Coaching Staff After 15 MLB Seasons

A Houston Astros World Series champion is reportedly joining an American League team's coaching staff after 15 MLB seasons.

By Jackson Kruse · Heavy

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 1:30 PM

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Martín Maldonado has agreed to join the Detroit Tigers' coaching staff.
The 40-year-old former catcher played 15 seasons in Major League Baseball.
Maldonado won the 2022 World Series during his six-season tenure with the Houston Astros.

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Former Houston Astros catcher and World Series champion Martín Maldonado has agreed to join the Detroit Tigers' coaching staff, according to a report from The Athletic's Chandler Rome. Maldonado, 40, transitions to coaching following a 15-season career in Major League Baseball.

The move reunites Maldonado with Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch and left-handed pitcher Framber Valdez. Maldonado previously spent six seasons playing for Houston and was a key contributor during their 2022 World Series championship run.

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