Machado’s Injury Struggle and Padres’ Playoff Push | San Diego News

The Padres’ hot streak is cooling as Manny Machado, their star third baseman, battles five nagging injuries — from feet to Achilles — while still powering the team with 24 homers and 74 RBIs. Despite a bruised finger that flares when he hits off the end of the bat, Machado keeps playing through the pain. With playoffs on the line, the coaching staff weighs rest vs. reliance — can they manage his load without sacrificing their postseason push? Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/93342a75b3f92527