2023-24 Top 50 Free Agents With Predictions
2023/11/2023-24-top-50-free-agents-with-predictions.htmlA 12-year pact would run through his age-40 campaign, a mark reached by each of Trea Turner, Xander Bogaerts and Manny Machado last offseason.
Padres Select Donovan Solano
2024/05/padres-select-donovan-solano.htmlnow playing the outfield on a full-time basis in San Diego, the Solano figures to join the newly-acquired Luis Arraez in taking starts at first, second, and third base when necessary to back up regular infielders Manny Machado, Xander Bogaerts, Ha-Seong Kim, and Jake Cronenworth.
Padres Acquire Luis Arraez
2024/05/padres-nearing-deal-for-luis-arraez.htmlThe Friars have Cronenworth, Xander Bogaerts, Ha-Seong Kim and Manny Machado as their projected starting infield.
Manny Machado Returns To Third Base
2024/04/manny-machado-returns-to-third-base.htmlThe Padres activated Manny Machado from the paternity list before tonight's series opener against the Phillies.
Padres Sign Donovan Solano To Minor League Deal
2024/04/padres-sign-donovan-solano-to-minor-league-deal.htmlManny Machado had elbow surgery in the offseason that had prevented him from taking his normal third base position, but he has been serving as the designated hitter.
Boras: Padres Owner Peter Seidler Discussed Juan Soto Extension Last Year
2024/04/boras-padres-owner-peter-seidler-discussed-juan-soto-extension-last-year.htmlPlayers like Manny Machado, Fernando Tatis Jr., Joe Musgrove, Yu Darvish, and Jake Cronenworth were all signed to pricey extensions, while Xander Bogaerts was signed to an 11-year, $280MM free agent contract.
Padres Tried To Trade For Luis Arraez, Jesus Luzardo
2024/04/padres-tried-to-trade-for-luis-arraez-jesus-luzardo.htmlWhile the Padres were linked to several outfielders on the free agent and trade markets, the Padres seemed set with Jake Cronenworth at first base, Xander Bogaerts at second, Ha-Seong Kim at shortstop, and, eventually, Manny Machado at third.
Rockies Extend Ezequiel Tovar
2024/03/rockies-to-extend-ezequiel-tovar.htmlOf course, in signing the deal he also forgoes the opportunity to hit free agency in his mid-20s, a route which has led other players such as Bryce Harper and Manny Machado to massive paydays worth $300MM or more.
Padres Select Graham Pauley
2024/03/padres-to-select-graham-pauley.htmlManny Machado is expected to work as a designated hitter early in the year as he continues to build back after undergoing elbow surgery last October.
Padres To Name Jackson Merrill Opening Day Center Fielder
2024/03/padres-to-name-jackson-merrill-opening-day-center-fielder.htmlThe Athletic's Dennis Lin indicated last week that Pauley was likely in position to fill in for veteran third baseman Manny Machado at the hot corner to open the season, as Machado will begin the season at DH while he recovers from elbow surgery, which he underwent back in October.
Padres, Tommy Pham Discussing One-Year Deal
2024/03/padres-tommy-pham-discussing-one-year-deal.htmlThe team will also need a designated hitter once Manny Machado is ready to return to third base; Pham played 44 games at DH last year for the Mets and D-backs.
Offseason In Review: San Diego Padres
2024/03/offseason-in-review-san-diego-padres-14.htmlManny Machado will eventually slot back in at third base.
Padres, White Sox Have Recently Discussed Dylan Cease Trade
2024/03/dylan-cease-trade-rumors-padres-white-sox.htmlThe Friars' offseason has been something of a financially motivated reset, but the team isn't about to enter a full-scale rebuild with Fernando Tatis Jr., Manny Machado, Xander Bogaerts, Yu Darvish and Joe Musgrove all signed long-term.
Hitters Approaching Significant Career Milestones
2024/03/hitters-approaching-significant-career-milestones.html(Harper has topped that once, picking up 114 RBI for the Phillies in 2019.) Abreu, Machado and Trout should get there if they stay healthy.
NL West Notes: Ahmed, Luciano, Machado, Otto, Treinen, Graterol
2024/03/nl-west-notes-ahmed-luciano-machado-otto-treinen-graterol.htmlPadres star Manny Machado is a "pretty safe" bet to be limited to DH duties during the Korea Series in Seoul later this month, manager Mike Shildt recently told reporters (including Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune).
Padres Sign Brad Miller To Minor League Deal
2024/03/padres-sign-brad-miller-to-minor-league-deal.htmlOn the infield corners, Jake Cronenworth figures to be at first and Manny Machado at third.
Latest On Astros, Alex Bregman
2024/02/astros-rumors-alex-bregman-extension.htmlFlip the position to third base, and free agency has provided $300MM and $245MM deals to Manny Machado and Anthony Rendon, respectively, while the extension market has seen Austin Riley, Nolan Arenado and Rafael Devers all eclipse $200MM (and $300MM, in Devers' case).
Latest On Padres’ Infield Plans
2024/02/latest-on-padres-infield-plans.htmlManny Machado's near-term future is also a factor here, as Machado underwent elbow surgery in October and it isn't yet clear when he might be ready to resume his usual spot at third base.
Padres Sign Wandy Peralta
2024/02/padres-sign-wandy-peralta.htmlRecent offseasons have also seen the Friars grant opt-out clauses to Michael Wacha, Nick Martinez, Seth Lugo, Matt Carpenter, Manny Machado and Eric Hosmer (multiple opt-outs, in the case of Wacha and Martinez).
Trade Candidate: Ha-Seong Kim
2024/01/trade-candidate-ha-seong-kim.htmlSince Manny Machado might be limited to early-season DH duty while he recovers from elbow surgery, Kim carries even greater import within San Diego's infield, as he might be needed to handle third base while Machado heals up.
Where Can The Marlins Look For Shortstop Help?
2024/01/where-can-the-marlins-look-for-shortstop-help.htmlManny Machado had elbow surgery in October and may need to miss some of the start of the season or at least slot into a DH role for a while.
Free Agent Faceoff: Jorge Soler/J.D. Martinez
2023/12/free-agent-faceoff-jorge-soler-j-d-martinez.htmlDuring that time, only Manny Machado, Mike Trout, and Nolan Arenado have slugged more homers than Martinez among active players, and his 140 wRC+ during that time ranks 12th among all active players.
How NL Teams Have Addressed Their Weakest Positions Of 2023
2023/12/how-nl-teams-have-addressed-their-weakest-positions-of-2023.htmlManny Machado will be used as a DH early in the season until he fully recovers from his elbow surgery, which somewhat complicates any plans San Diego might have in obtaining a slugging first base/DH type, yet such a player might still be a wise addition if the Padres feel confident Machado won't need too much time to get fully healthy.
Padres “Prefer” To Stay Under Luxury Tax In 2024, Could Reduce Payroll Below $200MM
2023/12/padres-prefer-to-stay-under-luxury-tax-in-2024-could-reduce-payroll-below-200mm.htmlMeanwhile, the likes of Xander Bogaerts, Manny Machado, and Fernando Tatis Jr.
Mets Sign Rylan Bannon To Minor League Deal
2023/12/mets-sign-rylan-bannon-to-minor-league-deal.htmlA former eighth-round pick by the Dodgers, Bannon was once a fairly well-regarded prospect who went from Los Angeles to Baltimore as one of five prospects in the 2018 Manny Machado swap.