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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Manny Machado is experiencing a historically poor start to the 2026 season with the San Diego Padres. Through 44 games, he is batting .182 with a .604 OPS (both career lows through 43 games), 6 home runs, 20 RBIs, 24 runs, and 29 hits. Recently moved back to third base after serving as DH, Machado has shown some signs of life with a solo home run (his 200th as a Padre, 375th career) in a 4-2 victory over St. Louis, and a sacrifice fly in a 10-inning comeback win. Despite the struggles, Machado remains confident, noting he has approximately 500 at-bats remaining in his 15th MLB season and that the team is winning (27-18 record).
Strengths
- + Recently hit 200th home run as a Padre (375th career)
- + Delivered key sacrifice fly in 10-inning comeback victory
- + Team is winning (27-18 record)
- + Veteran player with 15 years of MLB experience
- + Maintains confidence and positive attitude despite struggles
- + Shows resilience and historical pattern of bouncing back from slow starts
Weaknesses
- - .182 batting average (career low through 43 games)
- - .604 OPS (career low through 43 games)
- - 0-for-7 start in Mariners series
- - 0-for-19 stretch over five recent contests
- - Significantly underperforming career standards
- - Slow start has lasted 6.5 weeks into season
- - Limited stolen base production (1 SB on 2 attempts)
About
Manny Machado is a third baseman for the San Diego Padres.
Player Overview
3B
San Diego Padres