DENVER, COLORADO – JUNE 19: Manny Machado #13 of the San Diego Padres is helped off the field by acting manager Ryan Flaherty and head trainer Mark Rogow after being injured trying to reach first base against the Colorado Rockies in the first inning at Coors Field on June 19, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
Manny Machado's ankle injury looked horrific. But, elite athletes' bodies are different than us mere mortals. The National League MVP frontrunner was re-evaluated in San Diego on Monday. So, how is he doing?
In a special bonus episode, the OnFriar Podcast got an update straight from Petco Park.
LISTEN: With NBC 7 San Diego's Darnay Tripp and Derek Togerson behind the mic, On Friar will cover all things San Diego Padres. Interviews, analysis, behind-the-scenes...the ups, downs, and everything in between. Tap here to find On Friar wherever you listen to podcasts.
Darnay Tripp and Derek Togerson discuss the latest updates on Machado's health status (straight from the coaching staff) and take you inside the clubhouse to talk to the guys who will be asked to pick up the slack for Manny, including recently recalled top prospect C.J. Abrams, who shares what he learned in his first big league stint that will hopefully help him this time around.
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LISTEN: With NBC 7 San Diego's Darnay Tripp and Derek Togerson behind the mic, On Friar will cover all things San Diego Padres. Interviews, analysis, behind-the-scenes...the ups, downs, and everything in between. Tap here to find On Friar wherever you listen to podcasts.
