Dodgers The Leading Contender For Manny Machado
Manny Machado in a trade. However, the situation is fluid and the Brewers and Phillies still have an outside chance. Barring something unexpected, Machado should be with a different team before the second half of the season starts. Machado is the most sought after trade chip at this year's deadline, and he's also been one of the most productive all-around players in baseball at the halfway point. A move to the Dodgers would drastically improve their lineup and Machado's fantasy value with better hitters around him. He'd serve as their shortstop with Corey Seager out for the year and push Chris Taylor back to center field. In Baltimore, Tim Beckham would likely move to shortstop, with Danny Valencia manning the hot corner every day.
Source: Fan Cred - Jon Heyman
The Los Angeles Dodgers are now the leading candidate to land Baltimore Orioles shortstop Source: Fan Cred - Jon Heyman
Manny Machado Ready To Go On Sunday
Manny Machado (calf) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Machado made an early exit on Saturday due to calf tightness, but he appears to be ready now. He'll cover third base and bat third against right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver. Machado started off the season with two hits, but has been hitless since then. Fantasy managers shouldn't be concerned about Machado considering he hit nearly 30 homers and knocked in over 100 runs last season. Fantasy managers can safely get Machado back in their lineups on Sunday.
Source: Jeff Sanders
San Diego Padres third baseman Source: Jeff Sanders
Manny Machado Exits Early On Saturday
Manny Machado (calf) was forced to exit early during Saturday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Machado appears to have tweaked his calf while swinging the bat. As a precaution, Machado was removed from Saturday's game and Jose Iglesias replaced him at the hot corner. The expectation is that Machado will undergo further testing to determine the severity of the injury For now, fantasy managers should consider Machado as day-to-day, but no one should be shocked if he's forced to miss time. Fantasy managers should get an update on his status at some point this weekend.
Source: AJ Cassavell
San Diego Padres third baseman Source: AJ Cassavell
Manny Machado Back In Cactus League Action On Tuesday
Manny Machado (back) is back at third base and is hitting cleanup on Tuesday for the split-squad Cactus League game against the division-rival San Francisco Giants. Machado was scratched from a spring training game a week ago due to some back tightness, but after resting up, he's feeling better and is ready to return to the field. It's a good sign he's also being allowed to play defense in his return, so Machado should be ready to go later this month for Opening Day, barring a setback with his back. Although he's on the wrong side of 32, Machado has been extremely consistent and has 30-plus home runs in seven of the last the last 10 full seasons. Although he hit just 29 bombs a year ago, he drove in 100-plus runs for the fourth time in his career and has at least 600 plate appearances in 10 of his 13 MLB seasons. Machado is RotoBaller's No. 6-ranked fantasy third baseman.
Source: San Diego Padres
San Diego Padres third baseman Source: San Diego Padres
Manny Machado Expected To Return On Tuesday
Manny Machado (back) is likely to be back in the lineup on Tuesday. Machado was scratched ahead of Friday's contest due to back tightness. The good news is Machado was able to do defensive drills on Sunday, so it sounds like he's making progress. The Padres are likely just being cautious with Machado early in camp. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect this injury to be something that lingers into the regular season.
Source: Kevin Acee
San Diego Padres third baseman Source: Kevin Acee
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