As widely expected, the Baltimore Orioles have sent Manny Machado to the Los Angeles Dodgers for five minor leaguers.
The news broke during the All-Star Game last night, but was made official earlier this evening.
Machado fills a void at shortstop left by Corey Seager who underwent Tommy John surgery earlier this season.
The question is if Machado remains at Chavez Ravine beyond 2018.
Machado is a free agent at the end of the season and his asking price will be astronomical. Aside from New York or Boston, where else would he go unless the Phillies or Braves were willing to break the bank for him?
If Machado does remain a Dodger, he would presumably be moved back to third base once Seager returned to lineup.
Where does that leave Justin Turner?
It probably renders him expendable. But Turner is the team's leader on the field and in the clubhouse. Parting ways with Turner could do long term damage to the team. But Machado is 26 and Turner is 33. So the Dodgers figure they can ride with Machado longer they can with Turner.
With this in mind, perhaps it would be best if Machado and the Dodgers part ways at the end of the season.
Yes, I just said this before Machado has taken his first Dodger at bat.
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