Machin went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Friday's 10-7 loss to the Astros.

EDGE Analysis

Entering the game at third base as part of a double switch in the top of the eighth inning, Machin drove the first pitch he saw from Kaleb Ort in the bottom of the frame over the fence in center field. The utility infielder had just been called up earlier in the day for his first MLB action since 2022, and Friday's blast was just the second homer of his career in 363 plate appearances. With Jordan Westburg (ankle) back on the IL, there might be some playing time available in the short term for Machin, but Jorge Mateo (hamstring) re-started his rehab assignment Wednesday and could be a week or so away from rejoining the roster.

The Orioles selected Machin's contract from Triple-A Norfolk on Friday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 31-year-old will join the Orioles as infield depth with Jordan Westburg (ankle) landing on the injured list. Machin hasn't seen game action in the majors since 2022 with the A's but has an .814 OPS in 107 contests with Norfolk this year.

The Orioles reassigned Machin to minor-league camp Monday, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Orioles signed Machin to a minor-league contract Nov. 11 after playing in the Mexican League in 2024. He posted an impressive .400/.438/.578 with one home run and 10 RBI across 48 plate appearances in spring training, but he'll likely begin the 2025 campaign in Double-A or Triple-A. Machin last saw major-league action in 2022 with the Athletics, finishing the regular season with a .587 OPS across 73 games.

The Orioles signed Machin to a minor-league contract Monday that includes an invitation to spring training, Jorge Castillo of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Machin, 31, played in the Mexican League in 2024, slashing a ridiculous .401/.495/.579 with seven homers in 85 games. The utility player hit .208/.290/.261 over parts of three seasons with the Athletics from 2020-22.

The Phillies reassigned Machin to minor-league camp Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Machin logged 253 plate appearances at the big-league level with an 102-loss Oakland squad in 2022, but he'll have a tougher time earning reps in the majors with a Phillies team that fancies itself as World Series contenders. After inking a minor-league deal with Philadelphia in January, the 29-year-old is likely viewed as little more than organizational infield depth at Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Machin and the Phillies agreed Wednesday on a minor-league contract, Melissa Lockard of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Machin's deal presumably includes an invitation to big-league spring training that will enable him to compete for a bench spot on the Phillies' Opening Day roster. The 29-year-old played almost exclusively at third base for Oakland in 2022, logging 253 plate appearances and slashing .220/.300/.287 with a 10.1 percent walk rate and an 18.6 percent strikeout rate.

Machin elected free agency on Tuesday after being designated for assignment by the Athletics.

EDGE Analysis

After being booted off Oakland's 40-man roster following the trade that sent Sean Murphy to Atlanta, Machin decided to test his luck in the open market rather than attempt to re-earn his spot. With a .551 OPS in the majors and an .870 OPS in Triple-A, the 29-year-old infielder will likely provide organizational depth to the next team that takes a chance on him.

Machin was designated for assignment by Oakland on Monday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

After the A's executed a trade on Monday in which they received a total of five players from Atlanta and Milwaukee, Machin had to be DFA'd in order to make room on the club's 40-man roster. The 29-year-old infielder slashed .328/.404/.461 in Triple-A Las Vegas last season. Repeated success in the minors could earn him a spot on the 40-man roster once again.

The Athletics placed Machin (personal) on the paternity list Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Though Machin can be activated from the paternity list as soon as Tuesday, he'll likely choose to remain away from the team for the final three games of the season while he spends time with his newborn child. The 29-year-old received his first extended playing time to date in the big leagues in 2022, finishing with a .220/.300/.287 slash line to go with one home run, one stolen base, 26 runs and 13 RBI over 253 plate appearances.

Machin will be placed on the paternity list Monday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Machin was out of the lineup Sunday against the Mariners, and he'll head to Puerto Rico on Monday to be with his wife following the birth of their son. He'll be unavailable for the final three games of the season while on the paternity list, which should lead to increased playing time for Jonah Bride and Ernie Clement. Machin played in a career-high 73 games in 2022 and hit .220 with a homer, 26 runs, 13 RBI and a stolen base.