VIMAEL MACHÍN NEWS

Sent to minors camp The Phillies reassigned Machin to minor-league camp Thursday.

Impact Machin logged 253 plate appearances at the big-league level with an 102-loss Oakland squad in 2022, but he'll have a tougher time earning reps in the majors with a Phillies team that fancies itself as playoff contenders. After inking a minor-league deal with Philadelphia in January, the 29-year-old is likely viewed as little more than organizational infield depth at Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mets' Díaz hurts knee as Puerto Rico tops Dominicans in WBC

New York Mets star closer Edwin Díaz injured his right knee while celebrating a win that sent Puerto Rico into the next round of the World Baseball Classic and eliminated the Domin...

MARCH 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reaches deal with Phils Machin and the Phillies agreed Wednesday on a minor-league contract, Melissa Lockard of The Athletic reports.

Impact Machin's deal presumably includes an invitation to big-league spring training that will enable him to compete for a bench spot on the Phillies' Opening Day roster. The 29-year-old played almost exclusively at third base for Oakland in 2022, logging 253 plate appearances and slashing .220/.300/.287 with a 10.1 percent walk rate and an 18.6 percent strikeout rate.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Becomes free agent Machin elected free agency on Tuesday after being designated for assignment by the Athletics.

Impact After being booted off Oakland's 40-man roster following the trade that sent Sean Murphy to Atlanta, Machin decided to test his luck in the open market rather than attempt to re-earn his spot. With a .551 OPS in the majors and an .870 OPS in Triple-A, the 29-year-old infielder will likely provide organizational depth to the next team that takes a chance on him.

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Machin was designated for assignment by Oakland on Monday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact After the A's executed a trade on Monday in which they received a total of five players from Atlanta and Milwaukee, Machin had to be DFA'd in order to make room on the club's 40-man roster. The 29-year-old infielder slashed .328/.404/.461 in Triple-A Las Vegas last season. Repeated success in the minors could earn him a spot on the 40-man roster once again.

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moved to paternity list The Athletics placed Machin (personal) on the paternity list Monday.

Impact Though Machin can be activated from the paternity list as soon as Tuesday, he'll likely choose to remain away from the team for the final three games of the season while he spends time with his newborn child. The 29-year-old received his first extended playing time to date in the big leagues in 2022, finishing with a .220/.300/.287 slash line to go with one home run, one stolen base, 26 runs and 13 RBI over 253 plate appearances.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Heading to paternity list Machin will be placed on the paternity list Monday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Machin was out of the lineup Sunday against the Mariners, and he'll head to Puerto Rico on Monday to be with his wife following the birth of their son. He'll be unavailable for the final three games of the season while on the paternity list, which should lead to increased playing time for Jonah Bride and Ernie Clement. Machin played in a career-high 73 games in 2022 and hit .220 with a homer, 26 runs, 13 RBI and a stolen base.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench versus lefty Machin is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at Seattle.

Impact Machin started the past four games and will head to the bench after he went hitless during that stretch. Ernier Clement will start at third base against Mariners southpaw Robbie Ray.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Resting Tuesday versus lefty Machin isn't starting Tuesday against the Angels.

Impact Machin will get a day off Tuesday against southpaw Patrick Sandoval after going 5-for-18 with four walks over the past six games. While he sits, Jonah Bride will start at the hot corner and bat leadoff for Oakland.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On base four times in win Machin went 2-for-3 with two walks and three runs in a win over the Mets on Saturday.

Impact Machin was one of several Athletics to make key contributions in the rather surprising upset of the Mets and ace Jacob deGrom. The 29-year-old is now on a two-week tear at the plate that constitutes his best stretch of hitting yet at the big-league level, posting a .343 average and .929 OPS across his last 10 games with four multi-hit tallies along the way.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mets ace deGrom tagged, NL East lead cut in 10-4 loss to A's

Jacob deGrom got hit around and lasted a season-low four innings, and the New York Mets lost 10-4 to the Oakland Athletics to see its lead cut in the NL East race

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Torrens homers but Mariners stumble to A's again, lose 2-1

Luis Torrens homered for one of four hits by the stumbling Seattle Mariners as they were shut down again by the last-place Oakland Athletics, losing 2-1

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting Wednesday Machin isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Mariners.

Impact Machin is on the bench for the second time in the last three games after he went 1-for-3 with a double, a run, a walk and a strikeout Tuesday. Sheldon Neuse will start at the hot corner and bat seventh.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Plates another two Saturday Machin went 2-for-4 with an RBI sacrifice fly and a run-scoring single in a win over the Astros on Saturday.

Impact Machin continued to display a penchant for timely hitting in the comeback win, with his pair of RBI giving him seven over the last five games. The 28-year-old's bat has been in top form during that span, as he's generated a .350 average with three doubles across 22 plate appearances in the sample.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pair of timely doubles Wednesday Machin went 2-for-5 with a pair of RBI doubles and a run in a win over the Rangers on Wednesday.

Impact Machin stepped up with a pair of timely two-baggers in the high-scoring win, with his second one tying the game at 7-7 in the ninth. The 28-year-old is in the midst of a solid September, as Wednesday's showing served as his fourth multi-hit effort of the month and pushed his average and on-base percentage to .282 and .378, respectively, during that span.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

A's rally for 2 in 9th, use Seager's error to beat Rangers

Stephen Vogt’s routine grounder with two outs in the ninth inning glanced off Texas shortstop Corey Seager’s glove, scoring the go-ahead run as the Oakland Athletics rallied past t...

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Laureano 2-run homer highlights 6-run fifth, A's beat ChiSox

Ramón Laureano hit a two-run homer and Vimael Machin hit a two-run double in the decisive fifth inning to back Cole Irvin’s second straight winning decision, and the Oakland Athlet...

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Andrus' 2-run double caps 5-run 9th, White Sox beat A's 5-3

Elvis Andrus hit a tiebreaking double against his former team with two outs in a five-run ninth inning, and the Chicago White Sox — hitless until the seventh — rallied past the Oak...

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Meneses delivers 3-run HR in 10th, Nationals beat A's 7-5

Joey Meneses hit a game-winning three-run homer in the 10th inning to cap his first four-hit game as the Washington Nationals rallied to beat the Oakland Athletics 7-5

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

A's hold Yankees to 1 hit, win 3-2 in 11 on LeMahieu error

Shea Langeliers scored the game-winning run on a throwing error by second baseman DJ LeMahieu in the 11th inning, and the Oakland Athletics held the New York Yankees to one hit in...

AUGUST 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stanton returns from injury, Yankees pound Athletics 13-4

Giancarlo Stanton returned from the injured list and hit a two-run single to go with a bases-loaded walk, Josh Donaldson doubled twice and drove in three runs, and the New York Yan...

AUGUST 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yankees seek to extend win streak, play the Athletics

The New York Yankees look to keep a three-game win streak alive when they take on the Oakland Athletics

AUGUST 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Athletics take home losing streak into matchup with the Mariners

The Oakland Athletics are looking to stop their six-game home losing streak with a win over the Seattle Mariners

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Suarez's 2 homers, 5 RBIs lead Seattle to 10-2 win over A's

Eugenio Suarez homered twice and drove in five runs as the Seattle Mariners cruised to their fourth straight win, 10-2 over the Oakland Athletics

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting versus southpaw Machin is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Mariners.

Impact Machin has an .810 OPS through 12 games in August and will take a seat Friday with lefty Marco Gonzales on the mound for Seattle. Sheldon Neuse will start at the hot corner and bat seventh.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE