Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Vimael Machín, 32-year-old veteran infielder with the Colorado Rockies organization, is excelling at Triple-A Albuquerque in 2026. He earned April Player of the Month honors with a .351 batting average, 15 RBIs, and 1.026 OPS. Through 33 games, he's hitting .347 with 5 home runs, 26 RBIs, and a .573 slugging percentage while demonstrating excellent plate discipline (23 walks to 8 strikeouts in 28 games). Machín is versatile defensively, playing multiple infield positions. He's been instrumental in building a winning clubhouse culture with the Isotopes (25-20 record, one game out of first in PCL). At 32 years old, he's seeking a return to MLB after limited time with Oakland (2020-2022) and Baltimore (2025).
Strengths
- + Exceptional minor league performance (.347 BA, .573 SLG, 26 RBIs in 33 games)
- + Strong plate discipline (23 walks vs 8 strikeouts)
- + April Player of the Month honors
- + Versatile infielder (can play 2B, 3B, 1B)
- + Positive clubhouse presence and leadership
- + Winning culture contributor
- + Experienced veteran (14+ years professional baseball)
- + International experience (Puerto Rico, Mexico, Dominican Republic)
- + 2023 World Baseball Classic participant
About
Vimael Machín is a third baseman for the Colorado Rockies.
Player Overview
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