Martin Maldonado and the San Diego Padres have made a strong start to the 2025 MLB season, going undefeated in the first seven games of the regular season.

Veteran catcher Martin Maldonado isn't ready to retire ... as he's known to help develop pitchers. A native of Puerto Rico, Maldonado made his major league debut back in 2011 with the Brewers.

The Padres and catcher Martín Maldonado have agreed to a minor league ... 216 in 12 games for Indios de Mayaguez of Puerto Rico’s Liga de Béisbol Profesional Roberto Clemente.

Advertisement “My mindset is, ‘Play one more year,'” Maldonado, 38, said. “I want to play the (2026 World Baseball Classic) in Puerto Rico. After that, I don’t know what happens.