Cubs acquire Martin Maldonado from Kansas City
The Chicago Cubs have acquired catcher Martin Maldonado from the Kansas City Royals in exchange for pitcher Mike Montgomery.
What It Means:
Maldonado will head to Chicago after the Cubs acquired the veteran catcher as a short-term replacement for Willson Contreras. Expect Maldonado to see playing time until Contreras returns.
In 238 at-bats this season, Maldonado is hitting .227 with 6 home runs and 17 RBI.
Source:
Chicago Cubs
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