Manny Machado will make his Dodger debut this evening, Friday, July 20, in Milwaukee. The recently acquired Machado will wear number eight with the Dodgers and he will be playing shortstop in his debut with the team. Shortly after Machado was acquired, General Manager Farhan Zaidi told the media that Machado is, “on board with our plans for him in terms of defense” and that he is “ready to help the team win.” Zaidi shared that they discussed defensive versatility and the value that has to the Dodgers. Machado was receptive to the conversation and is prepared to play both positions on the left side of the infield, an idea he was not so open to in his time with Baltimore this season.
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