Padres' Manny Machado Exits Saturday's Game vs Braves With Injury

Mar 27, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (13) hits a RBI double during the seventh inning against the Atlanta Braves at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images | Denis Poroy-Imagn Images

San Diego Padres superstar third baseman Manny Machado left Saturday's game against the Atlanta Braves early with an apparent injury.

Machado seemed to injure his right leg after a swing in the bottom of the fourth inning.

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Machado stayed in the game to hit, but was then replaced by utility man Jose Iglesias at third base to open the fifth inning.

Jose Iglesias is replacing Manny Machado at third base. Machado seemed to be dealing with something related to his right leg after a swing.

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The Padres then announced that Machado exited the game with right calf tightness.

Update from the Padres clubhouse: Manny Machado left the game with right calf tightness.

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This is one of the last things the Padres want to see as they have opened their season 2-0 with impressive come-from-behind wins over the Braves.

Through two-plus games this year, Machado has gone 2-for-9 (.222) with three runs scored.

Machado had a strong first game of the season, going 2-for-3 with an RBI and two stolen bases. He looked healthy, which is something he's rarely been over the last few seasons.

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Machado underwent offseason elbow surgery after the 2023 season as he struggled with pain the entire year. That recovery bled into his 2024 season, too.

Back in 2022, he had a serious left ankle injury that he suffered in June.

Entering this spring, though, he was finally healthy, which is rare for Machado at this stage in his career.

“It was great, man,” Machado said earlier this spring of his offseason. “Had my regular offseason routine — get ready, get strong and prepare for a long season. I wasn’t able to do that last year. So it was a fresh start.”

Unfortunately, Machado is now dealing with at least a minor setback. However, it remains to be seen how severe the calf issue is. Manager Mike Shildt should provide an update on Machado after the game.

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