| Thu Nov 20 2014 | 10:33 | Machado's contract purchased from Double-A Erie on Thursday | ||||
Machado's contract was purchased from Double-A Erie on Thursday. | ||||||
Machado would have been eligible for the Rule 5 draft, so the Tigers will add him to the 40-man roster in order to protect their infield prospect. Through 90 games at the Double-A level in 2014, the 22-year-old Machado slashed .305/.391/.442 with five homers and eight stolen bases. | ||||||
| Fri Dec 13 2013 | 11:15 | Dixon Machado outrighted to Triple-A | ||||
Tigers sent INF Dixon Machado outright to Triple-A Toledo. | ||||||
Machado had been designated for assignment, but he's cleared waivers and will remain in the organization. The 21-year-old has batted .222/.301/.271 over his first five pro seasons. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Wed Dec 4 2013 | 15:45 | Tigers designate Machado for assignment | ||||
Tigers designated INF Dixon Machado for assignment. | ||||||
Joe Nathan will take Machado's spot on the 40-man roster. The 21-year-old provides solid defense at the shortstop position, but he owns a meager .222/.301/.271 batting line over his first five pro seasons. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||