Top Ad
I DIG Radio
www.idigradio.com
Listen live to the best music from around the world!
I DIG Style
www.idigstyle.com
Learn about the latest fashion styles and more...

'Markets change': Machado plans opt out after '23

Written by 
Published in Breaking News
Friday, 17 February 2023 18:45

Manny Machado says he plans to exercise the opt-out clause in his contract with the San Diego Padres after this season.

Machado signed a 10-year, $300 million deal with the Padres in February 2019, a deal that gives him the right to terminate the agreement after this season and become a free agent. The third baseman, who turns 31 in July, would forfeit $150 million from his current deal, which calls for a $30 million annual salary through 2028.

"Obviously, the team knows where I stand, my situation with the opt-out coming,'' Machado told reporters Friday at the Padres' spring training camp in Peoria, Arizona. "I think I've expressed that I will be opting out after this year, but I think my focus is not about 2024. I think my focus is about 2023, what I can do to this ballclub, what I've done for this organization and what we're going to continue to do here. I think we've got something special here growing and I don't think anything's going to change.''

Machado's contract was a record for a free agent when he agreed to it and the second-largest in the major leagues, behind Giancarlo Stanton's $325 million. But he is now tied for the 11th-highest after an offseason topped by AL MVP Aaron Judge's $360 million, nine-year contract to stay with the New York Yankees. The Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout tops the major leagues at $426.5 million.

"Markets change,'' Machado said. "From when I signed five years ago. It's changed tremendously. Things change and evolve. As a player who's about to opt out, it's pretty good to see.''

A six-time All-Star, Machado is coming off a season in which he finished second in the NL MVP voting. He batted .298 with 32 homers, 102 RBIs, a .366 on-base percentage and a .531 slugging percentage.

His presence helped the Padres go 89-73 and reach the NL Championship Series before falling to Philadelphia.

Machado declined to comment on negotiations for a reworked deal.

"I'm just here to play baseball and continue to do what I've got to do. I let my agent, front office and A.J. and Peter handle that," Machado said, referring to general manager A.J. Preller and owner Peter Seidler.

Said Padres manager Bob Melvin: "I don't want to know'' what it would be like to have Machado playing elsewhere. "That provision is in his contract. It's in his right to opt out, but we've also shown a willingness to keep the important guys here.''

Read 151 times

Soccer

England star Kirby to leave Chelsea this summer

England star Kirby to leave Chelsea this summer

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsEngland star Fran Kirby announced on Saturday she will leave Chelse...

Wrexham release 8 players including captain Young

Wrexham release 8 players including captain Young

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsFirst-team captain Luke Young and club captain Ben Tozer have been...

Martino: Miami not in position to sign Di María

Martino: Miami not in position to sign Di María

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsInter Miami CF head coach Gerardo "Tata" Martino shut down the poss...

2026 FIFA


2028 LOS ANGELES OLYMPIC

UEFA

2024 PARIS OLYMPIC


Basketball

Magic 'stay the course,' overcome Mitchell's 50

Magic 'stay the course,' overcome Mitchell's 50

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsORLANDO, Fla. -- The Orlando Magic huddled up four minutes into the...

George, Harden mum on future as Clips fall again

George, Harden mum on future as Clips fall again

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsDALLAS -- After losing in the first round with Kawhi Leonard injure...

Baseball

Yankees ace Cole to throw off mound Saturday

Yankees ace Cole to throw off mound Saturday

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsNEW YORK -- Yankees ace Gerrit Cole is scheduled to throw off a mou...

Buehler seeking big-league adrenaline for return

Buehler seeking big-league adrenaline for return

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsLOS ANGELES -- As he neared the end of a 20-month-long rehabilitati...

Sports Leagues

  • FIFA

    Fédération Internationale de Football Association
  • NBA

    National Basketball Association
  • ATP

    Association of Tennis Professionals
  • MLB

    Major League Baseball
  • ITTF

    International Table Tennis Federation
  • NFL

    Nactional Football Leagues
  • FISB

    Federation Internationale de Speedball

About Us

I Dig® is a leading global brand that makes it more enjoyable to surf the internet, conduct transactions and access, share, and create information.  Today I Dig® attracts millions of users every month.r

 

Phone: (800) 737. 6040
Fax: (800) 825 5558
Website: www.idig.com
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Affiliated