According to reports, former Detroit Tigers 2B/SS Dixon Machado has signed a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs.
According to AZ Phil at @thecubreporter, the Cubs have signed Dixon Machado to a minor lg contract. He will provide middle infield depth for the Iowa Cubs, in all likelihood. Machado has bounced between AAA and the Majors (with Detroit) since 2015.
— Cubs Prospects – Bryan Smith (@cubprospects) March 29, 2019
From MLB Trade Rumors:
“The 27-year-old Machado received a career-high 233 plate appearances with the Tigers in 2018 but struggled mightily at the plate, hitting .206/.263/.290 with one homer, 13 doubles and a triple in that time. Machado’s bat has never been his calling card, however. The middle-infielder was touted as a plus defender throughout his minor league career as he rose through the Tigers’ ranks, and posted quality Ultimate Zone Rating marks at both middle-infield spots.”
