Manny Machado suffers injury setback during Padres' loss to Pirates
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 6:01 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado sustained a bruise on his index finger during the team's loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on August 25. Manager Craig Stammen reported that the injury irritates Machado when he makes contact with the bat. The 33-year-old has been struggling this season, posting a.215 batting average and faces a day-to-day status moving forward. The Padres are in contention for a wild card spot, and losing Machado could impact their playoff chances.
- •Machado has a.215 batting average this season
- •Injury is a bruise on his index finger
- •Status is day to day for future games
- •Padres face the Pirates again on August 26
- •San Diego currently holds the final NL wild card spot
- 6:01 PMYahoo Sports — Manny Machado suffers setback during Padres’ loss to Pirates
"The San Diego Padres revealed third baseman Manny Machado has suffered a setback.
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