Padres News: Manny Machado Finally Nearing a Return to Third Base
Manny Machado was placed on the paternity list ahead of the San Diego Padres' series against the Colorado Rockies to welcome the birth of his firstborn child. Machado is expected back with the team on Friday, and expected to return to third base a short while later. The official timeline according to manager Mike Shildt is to have Machado playing third base by the end of the month. “He’s definitely trending in a very, very good spot to be able to get back to that,” Shildt said. “He left (Sunday) in a good spot with his throwing, and he’s continued...
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