Padres Notes: Manny Machado Injury Update, Top Reliever Could Miss a Month, Dylan Cease Contract Prediction

Feb 25, 2025; Peoria, Arizona, USA; San Diego Padres third base Manny Machado (13) gets ready for a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Peoria Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images | Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images

San Diego Padres superstar Manny Machado was forced to sit out a second Cactus League battle due to back tightness. Luckily, a positive update has been given for the third baseman according to a Padres beat writer.

There was a less positive update for one of San Diego's best relievers as he is expected to miss the first month of the season. A.J. Preller isn't rushing the right-hander back as the team is focused more on his long term health.

And finally, Dylan Cease is projected to secure a huge pay day at the end of next season when he hits free agency. One insider predicted just how high that number will be.

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