With a number of star players by their side, the San Diego Padres look solid for the upcoming season. And moreover, they have established a solid core for the future. Manny Machado, one of the most consistent players in the league, has been a vital part of the Padres squad since joining them in 2019. He is an elite power hitter who provides the team with good fielding as well.
The Padres have been one of the best teams in MLB for the last few years, with Machado being an integral part of it. However, Machado’s choice for an opt-out has caused havoc in the Padres’ fanbase. And as it was not enough, if reports are true, then the Padres made Machado a contract offer amidst his free agency claims.
The San Diego Padres have offered Machado an extra 5-years and $105 million
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Recently, Manny Machado announced that he is opting out of his contract with the San Diego Padres after the 2023 season. The star third baseman is doing so in order to sign a new long-term deal. After this season, he will have 5 years and $150 million remaining on his contract. The Padres have offered him 5 years and $105 million in addition to that to keep him with the team. Talkin’ Baseball announced the news via Twitter.
Slight correction: Machado has six years, $180 million left on his Padres contract
He’ll be opting out of five years and $150 million after this season
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) February 18, 2023
In a Tweet, they said, “The Padres offered Manny Machado an extra five years and $105 million”. In a reply to this tweet, Talkin’ Baseball also said, “He’ll be opting out of five years and $150 million after this season”. This would make his deal 10 years long and worth $255 million.
Fans have reacted to this and seem convinced that Machado is set to leave the Padres. Some stated that the amount of money that they have offered him is not enough. Others stated he just wants to leave the Padres.
C’mon now😂 ain’t no way he was going to accept that
— the runner on 2nd, jimbo (@jimjimHURTA) February 18, 2023
He’s gone.
— Marlin Maniac (@MarlinManiac) February 19, 2023
Yeah this is bro’s last dance in the 619 lol
— Ruben (@rubenchavira) February 18, 2023
He’s on his way back to @Dodgers
— Miguel Torres (@AFM2008) February 19, 2023
He don’t want to play for the Padres no more
— What’s your number? More. (@fire_at_Wi11) February 18, 2023
10/255 isn't what he's going to want.
— Evan Creager (@evanbam25) February 18, 2023
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Machado has turned down the offer and looks to be entering free agency after the 2023 season. The Padres will have similar issues after the 2024 season as another star will hit the open market.
Juan Soto will hit free agency after the 2024 season
The San Diego Padres have their work cut out for them over the next couple of years. Manny Machado is set to become a free agent after the upcoming MLB season. Following that, Juan Soto will be a free agent after the 2024 season. This puts the Padres in a tough spot as they may lose two of their star players.
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Coming back to Machado, it will be interesting to see what happens during the 2023 season and in his impending free agency. What do you think of the San Diego Padres’ offer to Manny Machado? Please share your thoughts in the comments below!
