Manny Machado (knee) is expected to be cleared for baseball activities this weekend. Machado reportedly received good news during a checkup earlier this month, but he's scheduled for another exam this weekend. Opening Day appeared at risk when the 21-year-old underwent surgery back in October, but the latest word is that he's 6-8 weeks ahead of schedule. There should be more clarity on his status in the days ahead, but things are looking good right now.