The MLB’s offseason is all but over, as pitchers and catchers have reported to spring training to begin preparation for the season. That also means some players and teams are already looking ahead towards the 2024 offseason.
That appears to be the case for Padres third baseman Manny Machado, who has the ability to opt-out of his current contract at the end of the year. Machado confirmed on Friday that his intention will be to opt-out and enter free agency for the second time in his career next winter.
“So far, this year, I’m a Padre but who knows after next year,” he said. “The team knows where I stand, with the opt-out coming, and I think I’ve expressed that I will be opting out after this year.”
