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Astros: 5 players who won't be on the roster by August 1
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Houston Astros: Martín Maldonado's 2023 contract option kicks in
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What will the Houston Astros' catcher situation look like?
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Houston Astros: Martín Maldonado's 2023 contract option kicks in
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Astros, Martin Maldonado agree to contract extension
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Maldonado, Astros agree to contract for '22 adding $5.5M
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Astros make Martin Maldonado's contract extension official
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Astros, Cardinals emerge as Sean Murphy trade suitors
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Verlander, Maldonado Lead Astros to Revenge Win Against Oakland