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MLB Star Martin Maldonado Retires, Eyes Final WBC
10/21/2025
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- Puerto Rican catcher Martin Maldonado announced his retirement from Major League Baseball on October 18, 2025, and will end his career with Puerto Rico in March 2026 at the World Baseball Classic (WBC).
- Maldonado spent 15 MLB seasons and helped the Houston Astros win the 2022 World Series.
- Nicaragua prepares for the Games in Guatemala on Oct 24–28, 2025, using the event to evaluate players ahead of the 2026 WBC.
