White Sox Designate Veteran Catcher Martín Maldonado for Assignment

Maldonado, a former Gold Glove winner, struggles with a .119 batting average this season

The 37-year-old catcher was DFA'd after signing a one-year, $4.25 million contract in the offseason.
Maldonado's offensive performance included a .119/.174/.230 slash line with four home runs in 48 games.
Despite a recent hitting streak, Maldonado's overall season performance was the worst among MLB catchers.
Maldonado has a history of strong defensive play, winning a Gold Glove in 2017 and a World Series in 2022.
The move signals the beginning of the White Sox's expected trade deadline activity.