Manny Machado

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Manny Machado Not In Lineup Friday

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (ankle) is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Machado returned to action on Thursday as the DH after missing over a week, going 1-for-4 with a double, a run, and three strikeouts but will be sidelined yet again on Friday. The Padres are likely easing Machado back into action after his ankle sprain as there has been no indication that he aggravated the injury on Thursday. Saturday's lineup will be a good indication as to where Machado's ankle stands moving forward.

Jul 1 · Source via Padres Manny Machado

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Manny Machado Returns As DH Against Dodgers

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (ankle) has returned to the starting lineup on Thursday for the series opener against the division-rival Los Angeles Dodgers and right-hander Mitch White. Machado will serve as the designated hitter and will bat second in his first game since Father's Day on June 19. The 29-year-old superstar has hit a red-hot .328/.400/.545 with a .945 OPS, 12 home runs, 46 RBI, 48 runs scored and seven stolen bases in 285 plate appearances over 66 games, and he should absolutely be returned to all starting lineups in single-year leagues against the Dodgers. Ha-Seong Kim will continue to man third base, and he's hitting eighth in the batting order on Thursday.

Jun 30 · Source via Padres Manny Machado

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Manny Machado Sitting Tuesday, But Getting Close

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (ankle) will remain on the bench for Tuesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The 29-year-old is nearly 10 days removed from suffering an ankle sprain and he hasn't played since. On Tuesday, he continued to increase his pre-game workouts. He ran the bases, took grounders and threw to first without showing any noticeable pain. According to Padres beat writer Kevin Acee, it was the first time Machado looked like he was ready to play since he sustained the injury. Based on his increased work and Acee's report, it seems as if there's a good chance we see Machado back on the field for Wednesday's series finale. Make sure to be on the lookout for Wednesday's lineup card.

Jun 28 · Source via Padres Manny Machado

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Manny Machado Takes Batting Practice, Remains Out Saturday

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (ankle) took batting practice before Saturday's game but remains out of the lineup against the Philadelphia Phillies. The 29-year-old fantasy star is inching his way back to the starting lineup after spraining his ankle last Sunday. It seems like Machado will indeed end up avoiding the injured list, which is what the Padres were hoping for. If things go well, we could see Machado back in the starting lineup very soon, possibly even Sunday. Keep a close eye on his status in the coming days, and get him back in your lineup as soon as he returns.

Jun 25 · Source via Padres Manny Machado

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Padres Have Optimism Manny Machado Will Avoid IL

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (ankle) is out of the starting lineup for his team's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday. Machado injured his ankle running on Sunday in an incident that looked serious at the time. On Monday, the Padres expressed some optimism that Machado will be able to avoid a stay on the injured list. According to reports, Machado's ankle is bruised but he is able to move around on it. Of course, things could change in the next day or two if Machado doesn't show improvement, but as of now, it appears he will not need a stay on the IL. Machado is hitting .328 with 12 homers, 48 runs, 46 RBI, and seven RBI over 253 at-bats in 2022. Ha-Seong Kim is starting at third base in Machado's place on Monday.

Jun 20 · Source via Padres Manny Machado

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C.J. Abrams Expected To Be Recalled

Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reported on Sunday that San Diego Padres shortstop C.J. Abrams was pulled from the lineup for Triple-A El Paso and could be headed to the big-league squad. Padres third baseman Manny Machado (ankle) suffered a left ankle sprain on Sunday and could be sidelined for the immediate future. If Machado is sidelined, Abrams is likely to slot right into the Padres lineup. More should be known on the extent of Machado's status on Monday, but his status will be relevant to how much playing time Abrams would receive in the majors. Abrams is one of the top prospects in the game and broke camp with the Padres, but struggled with a .182 batting average, one home run, four RBI and a stolen base in 55 at-bats. Despite his struggles at the big-league level, Abrams has put up strong numbers in Triple-A with seven home runs, 28 RBI and 10 stolen bases to go along with a healthy .314 batting average. Abrams' contributions will hinge on Machado's status, but managers should take a flier on Abrams and see how his situation plays from there.

Jun 20 · Source via Padres C.J. Abrams Manny Machado prospects

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Manny Machado Avoids Serious Injury

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (ankle) was forced to exit early during Sunday's game against the Colorado Rockies. He stepped awkwardly trying to beat out a grounder to first base. Machado wasn't able to put much weight on his ankle and walked off the field with two trainers. Luckily, the X-rays were negative and the Padres are calling the issue a left ankle sprain. It's uncertain if Machado will land on the injured list. The good news is, Machado isn't expected to miss much time if any at all.

Jun 19 · Source via Padres Manny Machado

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Manny Machado Goes 3-For-5 In Thursday's Win

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado helped the team defeat the Chicago Cubs 6-4 on Thursday. He went 3-for-5 with three singles and an RBI in the contest. It was his second consecutive three-hit game as he went 3-for-4 with a homer and two walks on Wednesday. The 29-year-old continues to have a remarkable season across the board. Over 63 games, he's slashed .328/.400/.537 with 11 home runs, seven stolen bases, 43 RBI and 46 runs.

Jun 17 · Source via Padres Manny Machado

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Manny Machado Drives In Two On Tuesday

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado helped the team defeat the New York Mets 7-0 on Tuesday. He went 1-for-4 with a two-run single in the game. The 29-year-old has been struggling a bit at the plate over the past few weeks. He has just one home run over his last 14 games dating back to May 22. Prior to that stretch, he was hitting .358/.430/.576 on the year, but his recent struggles have seen his season-long slash line drop to .325/.399/.534. Machado has nine home runs, 34 RBI and 38 runs over 54 games on the year and he currently has a career-high .400 wOBA that ranks in the top 5% of the league.

Jun 8 · Source via Padres Manny Machado

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Manny Machado Returns Against Cardinals

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (elbow) is back at third base and is hitting second on Monday against St. Louis Cardinals left-hander Packy Naughton. Machado had missed the team's last two games with tennis elbow, but he's back in the lineup to begin the new week. Fantasy managers need to get the 29-year-old superstar back into all lineups. Machado has been a front-runner for National League MVP honors early in the season with his .357/.438/.583 slash line, 1.021 OPS, eight home runs, 27 RBI, 35 runs scored and seven RBI in 168 at-bats. His .357 batting average, .438 on-base percentage and 199 OPS+ lead the league.

May 30 · Source via Padres Manny Machado

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Manny Machado Expected To Return On Monday

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (elbow) is expected to return to the starting lineup on Monday, according to head coach Bob Melvin. He missed the final two games of the series against the Pittsburgh Pirates due to elbow soreness. The 29-year-old has been on fire at the plate, so luckily this was only a minor injury. Fantasy managers should check back on Monday, but it sounds like Machado is ready to return to the lineup.

May 29 · Source via Padres Manny Machado

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Manny Machado Remains Out On Sunday

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (elbow) is not in the lineup on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Machado missed Saturday's game as well with elbow soreness so another day off was to be expected for the 29-year-old. The elbow issue is not considered to be serious but Machado will remain day-to-day for the time being. Ha-Seong Kim, who went 2-for-5 with a double in Saturday's contest, will make another start at third base for the Friars against rookie hurler Roansy Contreras.

May 29 · Source via Padres Manny Machado

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Manny Machado Day-to-Day With Tennis Elbow

San Diego Padres' third baseman Manny Machado (elbow) was absent from Saturday's lineup against the Pittsburgh Pirates due to tennis elbow. The 29-year-old received the day off on Saturday and is considered day-to-day. His elbow issue doesn't appear to be long-term, and Machado should return to the lineup soon. Machado is off to a terrific start in 2022, slashing .357/.438/.583 with eight home runs, 27 RBI, 35 runs, and seven stolen bases over 45 games 2022. Ha-Seong Kim started at third base and batted second in Saturday's game. Kim is mainly an option in deep-league formats after slashing .215/.304/.377 over 148 plate appearances in 2022.

May 28 · Source via Padres Manny Machado

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Manny Machado Goes 2-For-5 In Thursday's Win

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado went 2-for-5 with two singles and a strikeout in the team's 2-0 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday. Machado has cooled off a bit since his scorching hot start to the year. He's only recorded one extra-base hit (a double) over his last 11 starts and he's slugging .483 in May, down from .614 in April. Still, the slugger has a gaudy .355/.432/.560 slash line on the season with seven home runs, six stolen bases, 23 RBI and 27 runs.

May 20 · Source via Padres Manny Machado

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Manny Machado Riding 21-Game On-Base Streak

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado has been one of the best hitters in the majors thus far this year. He's currently leading the MLB with a .383 batting average and his 1.085 OPS ranks second in the majors behind only Mike Trout (1.188). Machado has reached base in 21 straight games, with at least one hit in all but three of those games. He's sporting a career-high 12.2% walk rate, up from his career walk rate of 9.1%. The 29-year-old looks well on his way to another elite fantasy season. He'll look to stay hot as the team travels to Atlanta for a three-game series against the Braves this weekend.

May 13 · Source via Padres Manny Machado

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Manny Machado Homers, Steals A Base On Wednesday

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado had a pair of productive offensive games in the team's doubleheader against the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday. In Game 1, he went 2-for-4 with a home run, a walk and two RBI. In Game 2, he was hitless in four at-bats, but he walked, stole a base and scored two runs. The 29-year-old is off to a fantastic start to the 2022 season. Over 25 games, he's slashing .365/.436/.594 with five home runs, five stolen bases, 18 RBI and 23 runs.

May 5 · Source via Padres Manny Machado

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Manny Machado Continues Surging Start

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado has been among the hottest hitters in the game to start the season, slashing .358/.433/.623 through his first 59 plate appearances of 2022. He's been even better over his last seven games, with four multi-hit performances, three homers, and two steals in that span. Machado has only reached double-digit steals three times in his career, but he's always had the ability, and a commitment to the running game could greatly increase his fantasy value, even from his elevated ADP.

Apr 22 · Source via Padres Manny Machado

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Manny Machado Piles Up Five Hits In Blowout

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado helped pace the offense on Thursday, going 5-for-6 in the club's 12-1 win over the Braves. The right-handed slugger picked up four singles and added a two-run homer off William Smith for his first of the campaign, finishing the night with four runs and two RBI. He had a chance for a sixth hit, but ultimately flew out to center field as he's now hitting .344 on the young season with eight runs, five RBI, and three stolen bases. Machado is paying back early dividends for managers who selected him in the second or third rounds of drafts as he looks on track for another stellar fantasy season.

Apr 15 · Source via Padres Manny Machado

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Manny Machado Reaches Three Times Saturday

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado picked up a pair of hits, including a double, during Saturday's 5-2 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. He added a walk, two runs, an RBI, and a stolen base to his day. Machado's now slashing .250/.357/.333 across the first three games of the season. The 29-year-old was viewed as one of the top fantasy third basemen coming into the year with an ADP of 21 after an all-around productive season in 2021. Over 153 games, Machado hit .278 with 28 HRs, 12 SBs, 106 RBI, and 92 runs scored. His stolen base Saturday signals he wants to continue running at least a little bit, so he should once again provide fantasy managers with the coveted power/speed combination.

Apr 10 · Source via Padres Manny Machado

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