The Orioles signed Machin to a minor-league contract Monday that includes an invitation to spring training, Jorge Castillo of ESPN.com reports.
Machin, 31, played in the Mexican League in 2024, slashing a ridiculous .401/.495/.579 with seven homers in 85 games. The utility player hit .208/.290/.261 over parts of three seasons with the Athletics from 2020-22.
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Phillies' Vimael Machin: Sent to minors camp
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The Phillies reassigned Machin to minor-league camp Thursday.
Machin logged 253 plate appearances at the big-league level with an 102-loss Oakland squad in 2022, but he'll have a tougher time earning reps in the majors with a Phillies team that fancies itself as World Series contenders. After inking a minor-league deal with Philadelphia in January, the 29-year-old is likely viewed as little more than organizational infield depth at Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
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Phillies' Vimael Machin: Reaches deal with Phils
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Machin and the Phillies agreed Wednesday on a minor-league contract, Melissa Lockard of The Athletic reports.
Machin's deal presumably includes an invitation to big-league spring training that will enable him to compete for a bench spot on the Phillies' Opening Day roster. The 29-year-old played almost exclusively at third base for Oakland in 2022, logging 253 plate appearances and slashing .220/.300/.287 with a 10.1 percent walk rate and an 18.6 percent strikeout rate.
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Vimael Machin: Becomes free agent
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Machin elected free agency on Tuesday after being designated for assignment by the Athletics.
After being booted off Oakland's 40-man roster following the trade that sent Sean Murphy to Atlanta, Machin decided to test his luck in the open market rather than attempt to re-earn his spot. With a .551 OPS in the majors and an .870 OPS in Triple-A, the 29-year-old infielder will likely provide organizational depth to the next team that takes a chance on him.
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Athletics' Vimael Machin: Designated for assignment
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Machin was designated for assignment by Oakland on Monday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
After the A's executed a trade on Monday in which they received a total of five players from Atlanta and Milwaukee, Machin had to be DFA'd in order to make room on the club's 40-man roster. The 29-year-old infielder slashed .328/.404/.461 in Triple-A Las Vegas last season. Repeated success in the minors could earn him a spot on the 40-man roster once again.
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Athletics' Vimael Machin: Moved to paternity list
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The Athletics placed Machin (personal) on the paternity list Monday.
Though Machin can be activated from the paternity list as soon as Tuesday, he'll likely choose to remain away from the team for the final three games of the season while he spends time with his newborn child. The 29-year-old received his first extended playing time to date in the big leagues in 2022, finishing with a .220/.300/.287 slash line to go with one home run, one stolen base, 26 runs and 13 RBI over 253 plate appearances.
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Athletics' Vimael Machin: On bench versus lefty
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Machin is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at Seattle.
Machin started the past four games and will head to the bench after he went hitless during that stretch. Ernie Clement will start at third base against Mariners southpaw Robbie Ray.
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Athletics' Vimael Machin: Heading to paternity list
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Machin will be placed on the paternity list Monday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Machin was out of the lineup Sunday against the Mariners, and he'll head to Puerto Rico on Monday to be with his wife following the birth of their son. He'll be unavailable for the final three games of the season while on the paternity list, which should lead to increased playing time for Jonah Bride and Ernie Clement. Machin played in a career-high 73 games in 2022 and hit .220 with a homer, 26 runs, 13 RBI and a stolen base.
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Athletics' Vimael Machin: Resting Tuesday versus lefty
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Machin isn't starting Tuesday against the Angels.
Machin will get a day off Tuesday against southpaw Patrick Sandoval after going 5-for-18 with four walks over the past six games. While he sits, Jonah Bride will start at the hot corner and bat leadoff for Oakland.
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Athletics' Vimael Machin: On base four times in win
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Machin went 2-for-3 with two walks and three runs in a win over the Mets on Saturday.
Machin was one of several Athletics to make key contributions in the rather surprising upset of the Mets and ace Jacob deGrom. The 29-year-old is now on a two-week tear at the plate that constitutes his best stretch of hitting at the big-league level, posting a .343 average and .929 OPS across his last 10 games with four multi-hit tallies along the way.
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Athletics' Vimael Machin: Sitting Wednesday
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Machin isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Mariners.
Machin is on the bench for the second time in the last three games after he went 1-for-3 with a double, a run, a walk and a strikeout Tuesday. Sheldon Neuse will start at the hot corner and bat seventh.
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Athletics' Vimael Machin: Plates another two Saturday
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Machin went 2-for-4 with an RBI sacrifice fly and a run-scoring single in a win over the Astros on Saturday.
Machin continued to display a penchant for timely hitting in the comeback win, with his pair of RBI giving him seven over the last five games. The 28-year-old's bat has been in top form during that span, as he's generated a .350 average with three doubles across 22 plate appearances in the sample.
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Athletics' Vimael Machin: Pair of timely doubles Wednesday
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Machin went 2-for-5 with a pair of RBI doubles and a run in a win over the Rangers on Wednesday.
Machin stepped up with a pair of timely two-baggers in the high-scoring win, with his second one tying the game at 7-7 in the ninth. The 28-year-old is in the midst of a solid September, as Wednesday's showing served as his fourth multi-hit effort of the month and pushed his average and on-base percentage to .282 and .378, respectively, during that span.
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Athletics' Vimael Machin: Sits versus lefty
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Machin is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Rangers.
Machin will sit against lefty Cole Ragans after going 3-for-5 with 3 RBI and a run scored Sunday against the White Sox. In his place, Sheldon Neuse will pick up the start at third base and bat seventh.
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Athletics' Vimael Machin: Cashes in three
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Machin went 3-for-5 with a double for a total of three RBI and a run scored in a 10-3 victory over the White Sox on Sunday.
Machin had his best game of the season and helped the Athletics chase White Sox starter Johnny Cueto from the game in the fifth inning with a two-RBI double. It was Machin's first three-hit game of the year. The third baseman slashing .223/.307/.280 in 175 at-bats this season.
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Athletics' Vimael Machin: On base thrice in loss
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Machin went 2-for-4 with a walk and a run in an extra-inning loss to the Nationals on Thursday.
Machin's multi-hit effort was his first since Aug. 18. The 28-year-old has been mired in an extended slump over that stretch while continuing to log regular playing time at third base, as even Thursday's production leaves his slash line over the last 13 games at an anemic .184/.295/.237.
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Athletics' Vimael Machin: Resting Wednesday
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Machin isn't starting Wednesday against the Nationals.
Machin drew starts in the last five games and went 2-for-17 with a double, an RBI, a stolen base, four walks and four strikeouts. Sheldon Neuse is taking over at the hot corner and batting seventh.
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Athletics' Vimael Machin: Registers first steal
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Machin went 1-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Yankees.
Machin attempted a steal after his second-inning single but was thrown out at second base. That didn't discourage him, as he succeeded on his second attempt after a walk in the sixth. The 28-year-old is hitting just .167 (5-for-30) over his last 10 games, adding a 3:9 BB:K, one RBI and two runs scored. He's slashing .219/.288/.277 with one home run, six RBI, 13 runs scored and one steal through 153 plate appearances. Machin appears to be on the strong side of a platoon at third base.
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Athletics' Vimael Machin: On base twice in loss
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Machin went 1-for-4 with a double and a bases-loaded walk in a loss to the Yankees on Thursday.
Machin's seventh-inning free pass came after the Athletics were already facing a 13-1 deficit, but it did generate his second RBI since July 23. The 28-year-old has turned his luck around at the plate to a significant degree over the last 10 games, posting a .300 batting average and solid .723 OPS in that span after producing a .204/.279/.255 slash line in his first 33 contests of the season.
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Athletics' Vimael Machin: On bench against lefty
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Machin will sit Wednesday versus the Marlins.
Machin will be on the bench Wednesday as the Athletics take on left-hander Jesus Luzardo. Sheldon Neuse will take over at the hot corner and bat fifth against Miami.
