Cubs Trade Catcher To Astros

After trading Mike Montgomery for Martin Maldonado early in July, the Cubs have now made a deal with the Astros, dealing the veteran catcher to Houston.

Catcher Martín Maldonado has been traded from the Chicago Cubs to the Houston Astros, league sources tell ESPN.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) July 31, 2019

#Astros acquire catcher Martín Maldonado from #Cubs, sources tell The Athletic.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 31, 2019

Maldonado only played in four games during his short stint with the Cubs.

Martin Maldonado appeared in four games with the Cubs. Filled a need when Contreras was on the IL earlier in the month. Was an intriguing late-game defensive option, but under-utilized in Cubs' 3-catcher setup.
— Jordan Bastian (@MLBastian) July 31, 2019

The Cubs are getting Tony Kemp in return.

Tony Kemp is headed to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for Martin Maldonado, the Chronicle has learned.
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) July 31, 2019

Kemp, 27, can play the outfield and second base. It’s a solid move to add to the bench, but you’d obviously love to see the Cubs add a bigger bat.

The left-handed hitter has a career .240/.322/.376 slash line. Kemp was solid in 2018, posting a .351 OBP in 255 at-bats.

Tired of seeing Cubs hitters strikeout? Well, Kemp is the contact guy fans have wanted for a while.

Kemp has a…

85.2 contact%
89.3 contact% in zone
6.7 swinging-strike%

The 2019 Cubs have a…

73.3 contact% (15th NL)
83 contact% in zone (14th)
12.4 swinging-strike% (15th)
— Jordan Bastian (@MLBastian) July 31, 2019

Cubs Trade Catcher To Astros

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