Offseason Payroll and Infield Speculation Raise Roster Questions

Machado has been mentioned as a possible offseason payroll casualty, but the idea remains speculative; his full no-trade clause and the absence of any confirmed decision or active trade make it context rather than an active roster move. A separate prediction involving Jazz Chisholm Jr. underscores San Diego's crowded, expensive infield and the competing case for prioritizing pitching, with no confirmed pursuit reported.