SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — If you were wondering why Manny Machado has been gone recently, it’s for a good reason. On Monday, the Padres third baseman was placed on paternity leave ahead of the ...
The Padres recalled infielder Matthew Batten from Triple-A El Paso in a complementary move. Machado was the starting designated hitter for the Padres in each of their first 24 games prior to ...