After weeks of rumors and a last minute medical snag, the Orioles have reportedly agreed to send Manny Machado to the Dodgers. There was no question Machado would be traded, but his final destination has long been in question. There is no doubt anymore: Machado is on his way to Los Angeles.
Outfield prospect Yusniel Diaz is the centerpiece of the package headed back to Baltimore, according to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal:
Can report with more certainty: Machado to #Dodgers happening. Among remaining questions, in addition to specifics of return beyond OF Yusniel Diaz: How much money, if any, #Orioles will send #Dodgers to secure a better package and help ease LAD’s luxury-tax concerns.