The Machado rumors have run rampant across the league for the last few weeks but a constant throughout the process has been the Dodgers and their unwavering interest in the 26-year old shortstop. Now, the trade is official.
Machado will certainly be a huge boost to the Dodgers who entered the All-Star break with a half-game lead over the Diamondbacks for first place in the division. The team sits ten games above .500, a mark they have not reached this season until this point. With Machado, the sky’s the limit in terms of results especially with the team playing well prior to the break.