For a team coming off a 66-96 record, the San Diego Padres have to be feeling good about their 2019 outlook after they agreed to a deal with Manny Machado on Tuesday.
ESPN's Jeff Passan reported the Padres signed the four-time All-Star. MLB.com's Mark Feinsand added Machado will receive $300 million over 10 years.
The Padres tried to expedite their rebuild last year by signing Eric Hosmer to play first base. It didn't work out how they hoped, though the long-term outlook for this franchise looks to be high with Machado on board.