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Slumping Athletics third baseman Josh Donaldson is out of the lineup Wednesday against the visiting Mets.

Donaldson has just three hits in 21 at-bats since slugging two home runs in Kansas City on Aug. 12.

Twins infielder Trevor Plouffe came up with a big hit late in Monday's game against the Royals, but it was not enough to stave off a 6-4 loss.

Plouffe had just one hit, but it was a big one, as he brought the Twins back into the game with his three-run home run in the ninth inning. Unfortunately, the rally would end there, with Plouffe finishing the game 1 for 4 with three RBI and a strikeout.

Plouffe has nine home runs and 58 RBI in 402 at-bats on the season, while hitting .244/.313/.400.

Orioles third baseman Manny Machado is expected to need just the minimum amount of time to recover from his sprained right knee, reports the Baltimore Sun Friday.

Machado was placed on the DL Wednesday as a result of the injury, but manager Buck Showalter told reporters Thursday he doesn't expect Machado's recovery time to extend far beyond the minimum 15 days on the DL.

"We've got a pretty good feel," Showalter said. "We've got our arms around it. Hopefully, it will manage itself during [the DL] period, and he will be back there or close to it."

The team wants Machado to begin baseball activities Aug. 24, in order to return in the minimum amount of time. The specific ligament injured has not yet been announced. 

The Orioles announced Wednesday third baseman Manny Machado was placed on the 15-day disabled list due to a right knee sprain. The move is retroactive to Aug. 12.

Athletics third baseman Josh Donaldson went 3 for 4 with two home runs and four RBI in his team's 11-3 win over the Royals Tuesday.

Donaldson has racked up at least one hit in nine straight games but hadn't homered since the calendar turned to August before doing so twice Tuesday. He managed to deliver an RBI single in the third inning and a second RBI on a sacrifice fly in the fifth before smashing solo home runs in the seventh and eighth innings. Donaldson owns a .255/.341/.475 line with 25 home runs, 84 RBI and seven stolen bases in 451 at-bats.

Orioles third baseman Manny Machado has been diagnosed with a ligament sprain in his injured right knee, masnsports.com reports.

Machado suffered the injury Monday while slipping while attempting to come out of the batter's box. An MRI was scheduled, and while a ligament sprain is the diagnosis, the team is scheduled to have a further update on his condition tomorrow. Machado has hit .278/.324/.431 with 12 home runs and 32 RBI in 327 at-bats.

The Orioles are awaiting the arrival of team physician Dr. Michael Jacobs to the ballpark to read the results of Manny Machado's MRI, manager Buck Showalter told MASNSports.com Tuesday.

"I haven't heard anything negative," said manager Buck Showalter. "Manny seems to be in good spirits. That's good. So, we'll see what the day brings.

Machado had his MRI postponed early in the morning due to equipment malfunctions, but the results are expected to be announced this evening. Machado sprained his right knee Monday, but has yet to miss time since Tuesday's game was rained out. 

Orioles third baseman Manny Machado is scheduled for an MRI on his injured right knee Tuesday, though MASNSports.com reports the test has been delayed for a few hours. The results of the MRI are expected early Tuesday afternoon, prior to the team's scheduled game against the Yankees. 

Orioles third baseman Manny Machado underwent X-rays on his injured right knee, which came back negative, according to Comcast SportsNet Baltimore. He left the ballpark in crutches as a precaution and is scheduled for an MRI on Tuesday.

"Wait for the MRI and that will give us an idea of how long or how many days I'm going to be out," Machado said.

Orioles third baseman Manny Machado was diagnosed with a right knee sprain, according to the team's official website. He will be re-evaluated on Tuesday.

"It's been a lot more positive than the way it probably looked," manager Buck Showalter said, per MASN Sports.

Machado slipped and buckled his knee while attempting to come out of the batter's box in the third inning on Monday. He was unable to place any pressure on his leg and helped off the field by teammates and trainers. The 22-year-old is hitting .278 with 12 homers and 32 RBI in 327 at-bats.