Dixon Machado

The Cubs signed Dixon Machado to a minor league contract.

Fantasy Impact

The deal includes an invite to spring training. Machado returns to the Cubs after spending the past two years in the Astros organization. He'll add infield depth for the Cubs organization.

Dixon Machado has Grade 2 quad strain and will miss several weeks.

Fantasy Impact

Machado may be forced to miss the remainder of camp. He will open the season in Triple-A.

Astros manager Joe Espada Dixon Machado has a right quad injury that the Astros will re-evaluate on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

It was originally reported as a knee injury. There should be another update on his status later in the week.

Dixon Machado exited the game on Wednesday after appearing to injure his knee while coming into third base on a hit.

Fantasy Impact

According to Rome, Machado wasn't able to continue running home, but walked off the field under his own power. The Astros should provide a further update on his status.

Dixon Machado went 2-for-4 with one RBI and two runs scored during Saturday’s 7-4 win over the Toronto Blue Jays.

Fantasy Impact

Owners should still look elsewhere for help since Machado doesn’t provide consistent production. Currently, Machado is hitting .216/.268/.307 through this point during the season. Keep an eye on him as the season progresses but from a distance.