The Astros signed Maldonado to a minor-league contract Nov. 14.

EDGE Analysis

Maldonado holds a 7.20 ERA and 18:12 K:BB over 25 innings across parts of two big-league seasons. The 27-year-old will give the Astros some experienced bullpen depth at Triple-A Sugar Land.

Maldonado elected to become a free agent Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Maldonado cleared waivers after being removed from the Athletics' 40-man roster, but he had the right to reject an outright assignment and has done just that. The 27-year-old holds a 7.20 ERA and 18:12 K:BB over 25 innings during his time in the majors.

The Athletics optioned Maldonado to Triple-A Las Vegas on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Maldonado will head back to Las Vegas without having made any appearances out of the Athletics bullpen following his promotion Thursday. The Athletics will replace him on the 26-man active roster with right-hander Jack Perkins, who was called up from Triple-A.

The Athletics recalled Maldonado from Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Maldonado was relegated to the minors at the end of May after giving up eight earned runs over six innings. Since then, he's allowed just two runs in 6.1 frames with the Aviators -- good enough to earn another chance in the Athletics' bullpen. Osvaldo Bido was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move.

The Athletics optioned Maldonado to Triple-A Las Vegas on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

After being recalled from Triple-A on May 20, Maldonado gave up six earned runs in just five innings while striking out five batters and walking five more. The A's will now send him back to the minors to right the ship and recall Osvaldo Bido as the 27-year-old's replacement.

The Athletics recalled Maldonado from Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Maldonado was sent to Triple-A on Monday to make room for J.T. Ginn's return from the injured list. However, now that Ginn is back on the IL with a quad injury, Maldonado will return to the majors to provide additional bullpen depth while the team looks for a new fifth starter.

Maldonado was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

The move makes room on the Athletics' 26-man roster for J.T. Ginn (elbow), who will start in Monday's game against the Angels. Maldonado was brought up to the majors Friday and allowed two runs on three hits while striking out two in one inning against the Giants. He'll return to Triple-A, where he's posted a 0.73 ERA, 0.66 WHIP and 17:2 K:BB across 12.1 innings.

The Athletics selected Maldonado's contract from Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Maldonado has been brilliant in the minors this season, posting a dominant 0.73 ERA and 0.66 WHIP with a 17:2 K:BB in 12.1 innings with Las Vegas. He'll now join the struggling Athletics bullpen alongside Matt Krook, replacing Jason Alexander and Osvaldo Bido on the big-league pitching staff.

Maldonado cleared waivers Wednesday and was sent outright to Triple-A Las Vegas, Jason Burke of SI.com reports

EDGE Analysis

After being DFA'd on Thursday to make room for Elvis Alvarado, Maldonado will officially stick around in the Athletics' farm system as organizational depth. The 26-year-old spent most of his time with the Marlins' Triple-A affiliate last season, turning in a 4.66 ERA and 1.48 WHIP across 46.1 innings.

The Athletics designated Maldonado for assignment Thursday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The transaction clears a spot on the 40-man roster for Elvis Alvarado, who was claimed off waivers Thursday. Maldonado was a waiver claim himself earlier this offseason and will now go through that process again. He held a 5.68 ERA and 11:7 K:BB over 19 innings with the Marlins in 2024.