After seeing all 30 teams combine to spend nearly $4 billion on free agents this offseason, San Diego Padres star Manny Machado is looking to cash in with another big contract after the 2023 season.
Speaking to reporters at spring training on Friday, Machado confirmed he will use the opt-out clause in his deal after this season to become a free agent:
"Obviously, the team knows where I stand, my situation with the opt-out coming. I think I've expressed that I will be opting out after this year, but I think my focus is not about 2024.