Manny Machado Fantasy

San Diego Padres third baseman crushed a grand slam in Tuesdays victory against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Machado hammered a bases loaded offering from starter Ross Stripling in the third frame over center field to secure the Friars 6-2 victory. He finished 2-for-4 on the evening. While Machados batting average has been subpar this season (.232), his counting stats are piling up with five long balls, 25 runs-plus-RBI and two steals. A .370 xwOBA suggests better days ahead. If his early splits are any indication, Machado is a worthwhile DFS candidate against left-handed pitching away from Petco Park.

7 hours ago

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado went 2-for-4 with a pair of solo homers in Sundays victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Machado started the scoring with a blast off starter Madison Bumgarner in the first inning and encored with another round-tripper in the second frame as part of a six-homer barrage against D-backs pitching. With the big day, the 28-year-old maintains a modest 105 wRC+ while slashing .213/.314/.443 with four homers, two steals and 20 runs-plus-RBI. Despite the slow start, Machados upped his walk rate to 13 percent and his peripherals suggest better days ahead. Hes a fantasy buy-low candidate.

2 days ago

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado launched his second home run Wednesday against the San Francisco Giants. Machado crushed an 0-2 mistake by Giants starter Johnny Cueto in the third inning for a two-run blast, finishing 2-for-4 on the evening. The 28-year-old has started unevenly, slashing .227/.346/.500 with six runs-plus-RBI in 26 plate appearances but is tough to bench in fantasy lineups. Hell face former teammate Kevin Gausman from their Oriole days on Thursdays rubber match.

13 days ago