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Carlos Maldonado | Catcher

Team:	Washington Nationals
Age / DOB:	(34) / 1/3/1979
Ht / Wt:	6'1' / 249
Bats / Throws:	Right / Right
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Nationals re-signed C Carlos Maldonado to a minor league contract.

Maldonado elected free agency last month after refusing a minor league assignment, but he's now back with the organization. The 33-year-old appeared in four games with the Nationals this season and is likely to begin the 2013 season at the Triple-A level. Wed, Nov 7, 2012 12:33:00 PM

Source: Bill Ladson on Twitter

Nats re-sign Maldonado to minors deal
Wed, Nov 7, 2012 12:33:00 PM
Carlos Maldonado elects free agency
Tue, Oct 16, 2012 09:01:00 PM
Nationals outright C Maldonado to Triple-A
Mon, Aug 6, 2012 01:49:00 PM
Carlos Maldonado designated for assignment
Fri, Aug 3, 2012 03:59:00 PM

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Carlos Maldonado - C - Nationals

Carlos Maldonado has elected free agency.

Maldonado made it up with the Nats for four games this year after injuries hit their catching corps, but he wound up going on the DL himself. The 33-year-old will now try to latch on elsewhere.

Tue, Oct 16, 2012 09:01:00 PM

Carlos Maldonado - C - Nationals

Nationals sent C Carlos Maldonado outright to Triple-A Syracuse.

He was DFA'd a few days ago to make room on the 40-man roster for Kurt Suzuki. Maldonado will continue to function as catching depth in the minor leagues.

Mon, Aug 6, 2012 01:49:00 PM

Carlos Maldonado - C - Nationals

Nationals designated C Carlos Maldonado for assignment.

He's making room on the 40-man roster for Kurt Suzuki. Maldonado should clear waivers and remain in the organization.

Fri, Aug 3, 2012 03:59:00 PM

Carlos Maldonado - C - Nationals

Nationals activated C Carlos Maldonado from the 15-day disabled list; optioned him to Triple-A Syracuse.

Maldonado landed on the disabled list in late May with a lower back strain. Now that he's back to full health, he'll function as catching depth in the minor leagues.

Tue, Jun 26, 2012 01:13:00 PM

Carlos Maldonado - C - Nationals

Nationals placed C Carlos Maldonado on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 30, with a strained lower back.

The injury isn't considered serious, but the Nats are already carrying three catchers and could use the roster spot. He's replaced by Tyler Moore.

Wed, Jun 6, 2012 10:19:00 PM

Carlos Maldonado - C - Nationals

Carlos Maldonado could be placed on the disabled list with a lingering back issue.

The Nationals think he'll probably be OK soon, but they're playing shorthanded right now, which could force a move. They already have two other catchers on the roster, anyway.

Source: Mark Zuckerman on Twitter

Wed, Jun 6, 2012 04:37:00 PM

Carlos Maldonado - C - Nationals

Nationals purchased the contract of C Carlos Maldonado from Triple-A Syracuse.

He'll replace the injured Sandy Leon (ankle) on the active roster. Maldonado, 33, was hitting .211/.273/.380 in 21 games with the Chiefs this year and has a .185/.274/.370 batting line in 62 career plate appearances at the big league level. He can be ignored in fantasy leagues.

Tue, May 15, 2012 10:28:00 AM

Carlos Maldonado - C - Nationals

The Nationals will purchase the contract of Carlos Maldonado from Triple-A Syracuse before Tuesday's game.

He'll take the place of the injured Sandy Leon (ankle) on the active roster. Maldonado, 33, is hitting .211/.273/.380 with two homers and a .653 OPS over his first 21 games with the Chiefs this year. He'll back up Jesus Flores for now, but we suspect the Nationals will be in the market for catching help in the days ahead.

Source: Mark Zuckerman on Twitter

Mon, May 14, 2012 11:09:00 PM

Carlos Maldonado - C - Nationals

Nationals reassigned C Carlos Maldonado to minor league camp.

He'll function as organizational depth, in a break-glass-in-case-of-emergency fashion.

Source: Bill Ladson on Twitter

Sun, Apr 1, 2012 05:32:00 PM

Carlos Maldonado - C - Nationals

Nationals re-signed C Carlos Maldonado to a minor league contract.

The Nats designated Maldonado for assignment in September, but he's now back in the fold. He'll be around merely as organizational depth.

Sun, Nov 27, 2011 03:54:00 PM

Carlos Maldonado - C - Nationals

Nationals designated C Carlos Maldonado for assignment.

Maldonado has been nursing a broken right thumb for the last few months. The 31-year-old is likely to pass through waivers and wind up back in the Nationals' system. That is, if they want him.

Tue, Sep 7, 2010 03:41:00 PM

Carlos Maldonado - C - Nationals

Nationals activated C Carlos Maldonado from the 15-day disabled list; optioned him to Triple-A Syracuse.

Maldonado has been on the disabled list since June 5 because of a broken right thumb. He was 3-for-11 during brief his time with the major league club. He is batting .215/.286/.290 with one home run and nine RBI in 93 at-bats with the Chiefs this season.

Fri, Jul 2, 2010 08:01:00 AM

Carlos Maldonado - C - Nationals

Nationals placed C Carlos Maldonado on 15-day disabled list with a broken thumb.

Maldonado had appeared in four games since his recall on May 25, but isn't likely to see more time in the majors soon since Ivan Rodriguez will return to the Nationals before Maldonado is eligible to be activated from the disabled list. He was 3-for-11 during his time in the majors.

Sat, Jun 5, 2010 03:29:00 PM

Carlos Maldonado - C - Nationals

Nationals purchased the contract of C Carlos Maldonado from Triple-A Syracuse.

With Ivan Rodriguez on the disabled list, Maldonado will function as Wil Nieves' backup over the next couple of weeks. Maldonado, 31, was batting .218/.293/.299 in 87 at-bats with Triple-A Syracuse this season. He has a .163/.260/.326 batting line over 43 major league at-bats -- all with Pirates -- most recently in 2007.

Tue, May 25, 2010 05:22:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
Pos	Role	Name
C	1	Kurt Suzuki
	2	Wilson Ramos D.L. Nationals placed C Wilson Ramos on the 15-day disabled list with a left hamstring strain. Ramos missed a couple weeks last month with the same injury. He doesn't think the strain is too bad, but it's possible the Nats will play it safe and hold him out longer this time around. May 16
	3	Jhonatan Solano
1B	1	Adam LaRoche
	2	Tyler Moore
	3	Chad Tracy
2B	1	Danny Espinosa
	2	Steve Lombardozzi
SS	1	Ian Desmond
3B	1	Ryan Zimmerman
LF	1	Bryce Harper
	2	Roger Bernadina
	3	Eury Perez
CF	1	Denard Span
RF	1	Jayson Werth D.L. Jayson Werth's return from the disabled list is expected to be delayed a few days after he felt some slight tightness in his right hamstring during his first rehab game with High-A Potomac Wednesday. Werth, who had been slated to return Saturday, is visiting with the team’s specialist to get his hamstring examined. The Nationals don't seem too concerned about the minor setback, but they won't rush Werth back. "He wanted to go see another doctor in New York," manager Davey Johnson said. "Reason being, he felt a slight, little bit of tightness in his hamstring. He just wanted to check something out." May 16
Starting Pitcher
Pos	Role	Name
S	1	Stephen Strasburg
	2	Gio Gonzalez
	3	Jordan Zimmermann
	4	Dan Haren
	5	Ross Detwiler Sidelined Nationals manager Davey Johnson confirmed Friday that Ross Detwiler will not make his scheduled start against the Giants on Monday due to a lower back injury. Detwiler was required to leave his most recent start on Wednesday due to back spasms. No word yet on whether he'll require a trip to the disabled list. Craig Stammen is expected to replace Detwiler in the rotation while he's out. May 17
Relief Pitcher
Pos	Role	Name
R	1	Rafael Soriano
	2	Drew Storen
	3	Tyler Clippard
	4	Craig Stammen
	5	Ryan Mattheus
	6	Henry Rodriguez
	7	Christian Garcia D.L. Christian Garcia (forearm) has been throwing from a mound and will begin incorporating curveballs on Thursday. He'll then throw live batting practice after that before heading out on a rehab assignment, though it's not clear when he'll be ready for that. The Nats were planning on stretching Garcia out as a starter prior to his forearm injury, and they still might, but it depends on what the big club needs by the time the righty is healthy. May 8
	8	Zach Duke

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