In a big development, the San Diego Padres’ star third baseman, Manny Machado, recently had surgery on his elbow. The surgery was needed to fix a problem with the extensor tendon in his right elbow, which had been bothering him for a while. The Padres organization officially announced this important news.
The surgery took place in Los Angeles on Tuesday, and the expected recovery time is four to six months. During the 2023 season, Manny Machado had some impressive stats. He had a batting average of .258, hit 30 home runs, and contributed significantly with 91 RBIs in 138 games. However, his elbow issues forced him to take on the designated hitter role in September.
Manny Machado’s exceptional skills had earned him a second-place finish in the 2022 National League MVP race. But despite his individual success, the Padres faced challenges as a team. They ended the 2023 season with a record of 82-80, finishing third in the highly competitive National League West and missing the playoffs for the 15th time in the last 17 seasons.
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This news comes after the Padres signed Manny Machado to a massive 11-year, $350 million contract extension in February. According to this deal, he will earn $17 million per year until 2025, with a significant increase to $25 million in 2026, and then over $39 million annually from 2027 to 2033.
Fans and enthusiasts will be closely following Manny Machado’s recovery journey and how it might affect the San Diego Padres’ future performance as they eagerly await his return to the baseball field.
