Machado went 3-for-4 with one double, two homers, three RBI, four runs scored and one steal in Saturday's win over San Francisco.

EDGE Analysis

Machado delivered a two-run home run in the seventh inning that gave the Padres the lead for good. The third baseman has three homers in the last two games after swatting just one long ball in his first 25 games. The recent outburst has pumped up his numbers, but he is still slashing a disappointing .245/.289/.406 in 2023.

Machado went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's loss to the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

It's been a rough start to the season for Machado, who was moved down to fifth in the order Thursday after going deep just once in his first 104 plate appearances. The veteran third baseman adjusted well to the new slot, belting a solo homer in the second inning. Machado still has plenty of time to turn things around, but his slow start may make it difficult for him to approach his 2022 totals of 32 homers and 102 RBI.

Machado is batting fifth Thursday against the Cubs, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

This is the lowest Machado has been in the Padres' order since he joined the club in 2019. He connected for a double in Wednesday's win at Wrigley Field but is slashing just .214/.250/.286 across 104 total plate appearances.

Machado (back) is playing third base and batting third in Sunday's contest against Arizona.

EDGE Analysis

Machado was held out of the lineup Saturday due to a recent bout with back soreness, per AJ Cassavell of MLB.com, but the issue appears to be minor since he's back at the hot corner Sunday. Machado is off to a slow start this season, slashing .221/.253/.291 with one homer, seven RBI and a stolen base through 91 plate appearances.

Machado is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

EDGE Analysis

Machado will get a day of rest against Merrill Kelly and the Diamondbacks. With Machado out, Juan Soto will hit third for the Diamondbacks with Trent Grisham in the leadoff spot and Fernando Tatis batting second.

Machado went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in an extra-inning loss to the Brewers on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Machado entered Thursday batting a mediocre .250, and he had yet to go deep over his first 56 plate appearances in 2023. The star third baseman finally got off the schneid with a first-inning solo homer. Machado's start to the season has been disappointing, but chances are that he'll get in a groove eventually given that he averaged 30 homers and 104 RBI over his past two campaigns.

Machado went 2-for-4 with a double, a walk, two runs and a stolen base in a 5-4 win over Atlanta on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Machado has hit pretty well so far this season, batting .310 through 32 plate appearances. However, he's yet to go deep, and Friday's double was just his second extra-base hit of the campaign. The two runs he scored and the theft he nabbed in the win were also his first of 2023, so perhaps he'll start racking up counting stats to complement the nice batting average.

Machado was ejected from Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks for arguing an automatic third-strike call in the first inning.

EDGE Analysis

Machado tried to call time as the pitch clock ticked down, but the request was denied and then he quickly got the heave-ho after voicing his displeasure with home plate umpire Ron Kulpa. He was starting at DH for the Padres in their matinee tilt versus Arizona and finished 0-for-1 with a strikeout. Nelson Cruz entered in his place.

Machado and the Padres are finalizing an 11-year, $350 million extension Sunday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 30-year-old had six years and $180 million remaining on his previous contract (including the upcoming campaign) but recently confirmed plans to exercise his opt-out at the end of the 2023 season. Instead, he's reached a new deal with San Diego that should keep him around until 2034. Machado delivered his typical All-Star level of production last season with an .897 OPS, 32 home runs, 37 doubles, 102 RBI and 100 runs in 150 games, which earned him second place in voting for the National League MVP.

Machado went 2-for-4 with a solo home run during Saturday's 10-6 to the Phillies in Game 4 of the NLCS.

EDGE Analysis

Machado hit a 100-mph line drive off Phillies starter Bailey Falter that reached the left field bleachers to give the Padres a 1-0 lead in the first inning of Game 4. Machado has now homered in two of the past three games, and he has reached four postseason homers for the first time in his career. The 30-year-old righty also continued his streak of multi-hit performances following hitless games, which he has now accomplished in seven straight instances. Machado is slated to face starter Zack Wheeler in a must-win Game 5 -- he is 2-for-11 with two singles against Wheeler in his career.