PEORIA, Ariz. -- The Padres might be making their play for Manny Machado.
General manager A.J. Preller recently met with the superstar free agent in Miami, sources told MLB.com on Thursday, confirming the original report from the San Diego Union Tribune. No deal is close, however, a source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand.
In dire need of a long-term solution at third base, San Diego seems like an obvious fit for the 26-year-old Machado. It's unclear whether there's an offer on the table for the four-time All-Star, but sources said Padres' level of interest is high, and they've let Machado's camp know that.