After a successful run in the American League, one veteran backstop is now headed back to the National League.

The San Diego Padres and catcher Martin Maldonado are reportedly in agreement on a contract, per Dennis Lin of The Athletic. According to Lin, it is a minor-league deal. Maldonado, 38, has played at the MLB level since the 2011 season.

In the annual rollout of MLB Network's "Top Player Right Now," lists, both Framber Valdez and Yainer Diaz rank in the Top 10.

Former Chicago White Sox catcher Martin Maldonado has signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres. Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports that he also

Felix Mantilla was one of only a handful of players remaning from the Milwaukee Braves team that won the 1957 World Series.

Contreras took over the reins from Baltimore Orioles star Adley Rutschman, ranked first last season. The Orioles catcher was placed second this year with two-time World Series champion Will Smith taking third, Astros backstop Yanier Diaz and Mariners star Cal Raleigh rounding out the top five.