“They went through a more thorough test [to learn they needed glasses],” Hernández said, referring back to his discussion with Maldonado. “So I was like, ‘All right, I’m gonna try it ...

Think it was impressive Martín Maldonado showed the baseball aptitude to move closer to the plate and draw the hit-by-pitch that began the Astros’ winning rally in their World Series clincher?

Martín Maldonado’s time in Houston is effectively over after the Astros signed backup catcher Victor Caratini to a two-year contract Tuesday night. Maldonado’s expected departure didn’t go ...