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Padres adjust roster as Machado returns to third base against Diamondbacks

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 2:09 AM

Last updated Aug 5, 2026

Padres adjust roster as Machado returns to third base against Diamondbacks

Summary

The San Diego Padres made lineup changes ahead of their matchup with the Arizona Diamondbacks on August 5, 2026, after losing the series opener 5-1., Manny Machado will move back to third base while Sung-mun Song takes a seat. This marks a shift from Machado's recent role as designated hitter. The Padres, currently at 58-55, are attempting to boost their chances for a postseason bid as they sit 11 games behind the Dodgers and 2 games back from a Wild Card spot. They will play three more games against Arizona before facing the Astros.

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By the Numbers

•Padres fall 5-1 to Diamondbacks in series opener.
•Machado returns to third base for August 5 matchup.
•San Diego sits 11 games back in NL West standings.
•Padres acquired pitchers Robbie Ray and Casey Mize at the trade deadline.
•Three more games against the Diamondbacks are scheduled.

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2:09 AMYahoo Sports — San Diego Padres Announce Manny Machado Change During Diamondbacks Series

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The San Diego Padres fell 5-1 to the Arizona Diamondbacks in their series opener on Monday night. Ahead of Tuesday’s matchup, which will feature Randy Vasquez on the mound for San Diego against Diamondbacks pitcher Eduardo Rodríguez, Padres manager Craig Stammen made a few tweaks to his lineup. Padres Announce Manny Machado Change Over the […] The post San Diego Padres Announce Manny Machado Change During Diamondbacks Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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