MLB Player News

MASN.com reports that the Orioles are looking to third baseman Manny Machado to be ready in time for opening day.

Machado, who underwent knee surgery in October, will begin doing some light running this week. He will also attend the Orioles' minicamp in January, at which time the team can evaluate his progress further.

MLB.com reports that Indians infielder Jose Ramirez injured his left thumb while playing in the Dominican Winter League, and he will probably need to have surgery. Ramirez is expected to be ready for the beginning of Cactus League play in late February.

Though he spent most of the 2013 season with Double-A Akron, Ramirez appeared in 15 games with the Indians, and he went 4 for 12 (.333) at the plate.

According to FOXSports.com, the Orioles' plan to eventually move third baseman Manny Machado back to his oriiginal position of shortstop. Machado played all but two of his minor league games at shortstop, but the Orioles have used him exclusively as a third baseman over his 207 major league games.

Once Machado is ready to return from his recovery from knee surgery, which should be early next season, he will return to third base. However, incumbent shortstop J.J. Hardy is entering the final season of a three-year deal, so a potential post-2014 departure could open the door for Machado to change positions.

While a return to shortstop could be in Machado's future, FOXSports.com reports that Orioles manager Buck Showalter and at least some members of the team's front office view Hardy as an integral part of the team's future.

The Baltimore Orioles have reinstated third baseman Manny Machado and outfielder Nolan Reimold from the 60-day disabled list, MASNSports.com reports. The moves happened over the weekend and both players have been returned to the 40-man roster.

Machado hit .283 this season, his first full year in the big leagues. He led the league with 51 doubles and also won a Gold Glove at third base. Machado may not be ready for opening day in 2014 after undergoing an operation on his knee on Oct. 14.

Reimold hit .195 with three doubles, five home runs and 12 RBI over 40 games for Baltimore this past season. He then spent almost two months on the shelf due to a torn hamstring and neck surgery. The Orioles still must decide whether or not they want to tender Reimold a contract for next season.

Orioles third baseman Manny Machado, who just picked up his first American League Gold Glove award Tuesday, spoke about his knee surgery rehabilitation during a teleconference, The Baltimore Sun reports.

"It's been going great," Machado said. "I’m starting to [rehabilitate]. It’s my second week into it. I’m feeling good. The knee looks great. The rehab is going pretty well. Hopefully, I just have got to continue working hard, and hopefully I’ll be ready for spring."

The Orioles will refuse to rush Machado back but there is an outside chance he will be ready to go by opening day.

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Manny Machado was awarded his first career Gold Glove Tuesday night as he won in the American League. 

Machado defeated Adrian Beltre and Evan Longoria to win the award for his great play at the hot corner. He is the first Baltimore third baseman to win the award since Brooks Robinson back in 1975. 

Orioles third baseman Manny Machado underwent successful knee surgery Monday in California, MLB.com reports. Dr. Neal ElAttrache performed the surgery. 

Machado has an estimated recovery time of six months. A hamstring tendon was used to graft a replacement for Machado's ruptured ligament. 

Machado is expected to miss most of spring training and will likely be delayed to start the regular season as well. 

Orioles third baseman Manny Machado has elected to under reconstructive surgery on his left knee, the team announced Thursday. The surgery, which is scheduled for Monday, will require a rehab period of four to six months.

Machado had decided in late September to rehab the injured knee rather than go the surgery route but had a change of heart after consulting with multiple doctors. His status for the beginning of the 2014 season will be dependent on how his recovery from surgery goes.

Rays third baseman Evan Longoria provided a big blast in Monday's American League Division Series Game 3 against Boston. Longoria's three-run homer in the fifth inning off starter Clay Buchholz with two outs gave the Rays new life as they staved off elimination. 

Longoria tied the game at three with his HR, his first of the postseason. He went 1 for 5 in the game and is batting .222 in the ALDS as it heads to Game 4 with the Rays down 2-1 in the series. 

The 28-year-old has a hit in three of the four postseason games he's played this year. He hit just .269 in the regular season with 32 homers and 88 RBI, but he warmed up considerably down the stretch. 

Rays third baseman Evan Longoria came up big in Texas Monday night as Tampa Bay won the one-game playoff to earn the one-game wild card game in Cleveland.

Longoria fell a triple shy of the cycle as he went 3 for 4 with a walk in the game. He homered in the third inning for a two-run shot, his 32nd of the year. He added a double and scored twice.

Longoria finishes his regular season with a .269 average and 88 runs batted in. His big game means the Rays must beat Cleveland if they hope to get into a playoff series.