Machado (elbow) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

The National League MVP Award candidate finds himself on the bench for a second straight game while he continues to deal with what manager Bob Melvin has labeled as "tennis elbow." The Padres don't believe the issue is anything that will result in a long-term absence for Machado, but a trip to the injured list could grow more likely if the 29-year-old isn't deemed ready to rejoin the lineup during the Padres' upcoming three-game series in St. Louis that begins Monday. Ha-Seong Kim will move over from shortstop to fill in at the hot corner for Machado on Sunday.

Machado's absence from the lineup Saturday against Pittsburgh is due to tennis elbow, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tennis elbow is a painful condition that can happen when tendons in the elbow are worn out by repetitive motions such as swinging a bat or a tennis racket. Thankfully for Machado and the Padres, the issue isn't expected to be a long-term problem, as the third baseman is merely considered day-to-day.

Machado's off day Saturday against the Pirates is more than merely a rest day, as he's dealing with an unspecified minor ailment, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's difficult to predict how much time Machado will miss until more information comes out regarding his injury, though the initial framing doesn't paint it as the type of problem which could require a trip to the injured list. Ha-Seong Kim will move to third base Saturday, with Sandy Alcantara starting at shortstop, an arrangement the Padres could return to if Machado is forced to miss more than one game.

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

EDGE Analysis

There hasn't been any indication that this is anything other than a routine day off for Machado, who's sat on just one prior occasion this season. He's hitting an excellent .357/.438/.583 on the season but will rest after going hitless in his last two games. Ha-Seong Kim slides to third base in his absence, with Sandy Alcantara getting the start at shortstop.

Machado went 4-for-4 with three doubles, a triple, three runs scored, two RBI, and a walk in a 10-1 win Sunday over the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

Machado reached safely in all five plate appearances and amassed a season-high nine total bases. It was the third time this season that he recorded at least four hits and the second time he reached safely five times. The third baseman is having an MVP-caliber season and leads the National League in batting average, OBP, SLG, OPS, hits and total bases while playing his typical above-average defense and being successful in all seven stolen base attempts.

Machado went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in a 2-1 victory against San Francisco on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Machado plated the Padres' first run with a 425-foot shot to center field in the third inning. The long ball was his first since May 5 and his eighth overall this season. During his current five-game hitting streak, Machado is batting .348 (8-for-23) with three runs, two RBI and a stolen base.

Machado went 3-for-5 with a double, two runs, an RBI and a stolen base in an 8-7 victory over the Giants on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Machado singled and scored in the third inning, singled and stole second in the fifth and doubled in the go-ahead run in the 10th for his fourth three-hit game of the season. The 29-year-old is in the midst of a modest four-game hitting streak, though he hasn't homered since May 7, recording only two extra-base hits during the 13-game stretch. His .363/.437/.568 line remains among the best in the league while Machado's seven thefts rank 10th.

Machado is not in Sunday's lineup against Atlanta, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

He gets a well-earned day off for the morning game (11:35 AM first pitch) following Saturday night's game. This is Machado's first day off of the season. He is hitting .359/.439/.586 with seven home runs and six steals in 34 games.

Machado went 2-for-3 with a walk, run, RBI and stolen base in a 3-2 win against Miami on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Machado walked and scored in the first inning, singled and stole second in the fourth and singled home a run in the fifth. That's now three two-hit games in his last four for the veteran third baseman, who boasts a diverse combination of seven home runs and six stolen bases in addition to leading the league with a .382 average.

Machado went 2-for-3 with two solo home runs and a walk in Thursday's 2-1 victory versus Miami.

EDGE Analysis

The Padres managed only five hits Thursday, but they managed to pull out the win due to Machado's heroics. The slugger crushed a ball 408 feet to center in the first inning and outdid himself in the fourth with a 424-foot shot that provided the game-winning run. Machado has gone deep four times in his past five games and is up to seven homers and 20 RBI overall on the season. He leads all of MLB with 37 hits and has posted a .374/.447/.657 slash line across 114 plate appearances.