Machado started at shortstop Tuesday and the Orioles are taking it one day at a time at the position while J.J. Hardy is on the DL, MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Machado is already one of the best players in the game no matter where he plays on the field. His normal third base position is rather deep, with Josh Donaldson, Nolan Arenado and Kris Bryant at the fantasy position. If Machado earns the shortstop designation, the flexibility could be very nice for his owners. Machado has logged five games at shortstop so far and his owners figure to be keeping their fingers crossed for more. Ryan Flaherty started at third base and Machado figures to have a green light unless at shortstop unless he starts to make errors.