Machado will sit Friday against the Dodgers, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Machado missed nine straight games with an ankle issue before returning to action Thursday, going 1-for-4 with a double and three strikeouts. The Padres seemingly don't want him starting on back-to-back days immediately after his return, so it will be Ha-Seong Kim who starts at third base Friday.

Machado went 1-for-4 with a double, a run and three strikeouts in Thursday's loss to the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

Machado has been nursing an injured ankle, but he returned from a nine-game absence Thursday to serve as San Diego's designated hitter against his former club. The veteran looked like he didn't miss a beat in his first at-bat, smacking a double to left field and coming around to score on a Nomar Mazara single. Things went downhill from there for Machado, however, as he struck out in each of his remaining three plate appearances. It's unclear how long he'll stick at DH before the Padres decide it's safe to put him back in the field, but Machado should be deployed in all fantasy formats as long as his bat is in the lineup.

Machado (ankle) is starting Thursday's game against the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

Machado missed nine consecutive games due to his ankle injury, but he'll serve as the designated hitter and bat second in Thursday's series opener against the Dodgers. Over his five games prior to his absence, he went 0-for-18 with two homers, a double, eight RBI and five runs.

Machado (ankle) isn't starting Wednesday's game against Arizona.

EDGE Analysis

Machado hoped that he'd be in the lineup or available off the bench Tuesday against the Diamondbacks, but he didn't take the field. He'll remain out of the lineup for a ninth consecutive game during Wednesday's series finale in Arizona, and it's unclear whether he'll be available in a depth role. Ha-Seong Kim is shifting to third base while CJ Abrams starts at shortstop.

Machado (ankle) isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks.

EDGE Analysis

It was reported earlier in the day that Machado was expected to be in the lineup or available off the bench, but he won't end up being in the starting nine. The 29-year-old hasn't seen the field since June 19, when he sustained the left ankle sprain, and he's out of the lineup Tuesday for the eighth straight contest. Machado could still make an appearance off the bench and should continue to be considered day-to-day.

Machado (ankle) is expected to return to the San Diego lineup or be available off the bench in Tuesday's game in Arizona, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Machado hasn't played since June 19 due to a sprained left ankle, but rather than placing the 29-year-old on the 10-day injured list, the Padres have chosen to evaluate him on a day-by-day basis. Though Jeff Passan of ESPN.com relayed Sunday that Machado hadn't even resumed running the bases since suffering the injury, Lin's report suggests that the five-time All-Star may have been able to take a step forward in the recovery process during his workout Monday. Clarity on Machado's status should come in the hours leading up to Tuesday's 9:40 p.m. ET opening pitch, when the Padres will reveal their lineup for the series opener.

Machado (ankle) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies.

EDGE Analysis

The 29-year-old will be held out of the lineup for the seventh straight game as he continues to nurse a sprained left ankle. Machado has participated in light workouts and was scheduled for batting practice Saturday, so he may be able to rejoin the lineup Tuesday in Arizona following Monday's scheduled off day.

Machado (ankle) isn't starting Saturday's game against the Phillies, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Machado is out of the lineup for a sixth consecutive game, but he plans to participate in batting practice ahead of Saturday's matchup, per AJ Cassavell of MLB.com. The 29-year-old also took part in a light workout Thursday and remains day-to-day for now. Ha-Seong Kim is shifting to third base while CJ Abrams starts at shortstop Saturday.

Machado (ankle) isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against the Phillies, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

While the Padres remain hopeful that Machado will avoid a trip to the injured list, he'll remain out of the lineup for a fifth consecutive game due to his sprained left ankle. However, he took part in a light workout prior to Thursday's series opener against the Phillies. Ha-Seong Kim is starting at third base while CJ Abrams takes over at shortstop Friday.

Machado (ankle) did leg exercises and played catch on the field prior to Thursday's game against the Phillies, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cassavell further reported that Machado didn't appear to be favoring his sprained left ankle. Manager Bob Melvin offered that Machado could appear as a pinch hitter "in a few days." While the team remains optimistic that Machado will avoid a stint on the injured list, it sounds as if his return to the lineup is not imminent.