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Orioles third baseman Manny Machado will be suspended five games and fined for his actions over the weekend against the Athletics, reports MLB.com. Machado was ejected Sunday after appearing to intentionally throw his bat toward Athletics third baseman Josh Donaldson.

While the Orioles await the decision from Major League Baseball about a potential suspension for third baseman Manny Machado for his actions over the weekend against the A's, the team is wrestling with their own decision on whether or not to demote the struggling third baseman.

Machado, who missed the first month of the season recovering from knee surgery, is batting just .229 in 35 games since his activation. He's also committed seven errors and has a .938 fielding percentage.

"That’s always an option," executive vice president of baseball operations Dan Duquette told FOX Sports Tuesday. "The guy distinguished himself in the big leagues last year. We’d much rather see him develop his skills here. But that’s always an option."

The Orioles expect to learn third baseman Manny Machado's punishment Tuesday, reports MLB.com. Machado was ejected Sunday after what appeared to be an intentional throw of the bat toward Athletics third baseman Josh Donaldson.

A day earlier, Machado overreacted to a fairly routine tag by Donaldson. The Orioles held a team meeting Monday to discuss Machado and his actions over the weekend.

Orioles infielder Manny Machado was ejected from Sunday's game against the Athletics in the eighth inning.

With the Athletics up by 10, Machado thought reliever Fernando Abad threw a little too far inside. Machado took a swing at the second pitch of the at-bat, which was thrown inside, and let go of the bat, which sailed towards third base. Machado and third baseman Josh Donaldon got into a bit of a dustup Saturday after Machado thought Donaldson applied an aggressive tag. 

Machado and Abad were immediately ejected following the play.

Athletics third baseman Josh Donaldson continued his strong play Wednesday against the Yankees, as he put together his fifth multi-hit effort in nine games in a 7-4 win.

Donaldson went 3 for 5 in the game, with a solo home run. He added a pair of runs scored, increasing his American League lead to 50. He is now hitting .284/.375/.552 with 16 home runs and 49 RBI in 58 games. 

Orioles third baseman Manny Machado hit his first career grand slam, leading his team past the Astros in Houston, 9-4 on Sunday.

Machado took starter Scott Feldman deep for the home run in the sixth inning. He added a double in the second and finished the game 2 for 4 with two runs scored and four RBI. He is hitting .230 with three homers and nine RBI in 113 at-bats.

Twins third baseman Trevor Plouffe hit his 20th double in Sunday's 7-2 win over the Yankees. Plouffe finished 2 for 4 with an RBI, giving him 34 this season. He's hitting .254/.332/.431 in 209 at-bats.

Royals infielder Danny Valencia has been placed on the disabled list Sunday.

Valencia is dealing with a hand/wrist injury. He'll be replaced on the active roster with Mike Moustakas. Valencia is hitting .246 in 69 at-bats.

Athletics third baseman Josh Donaldson came up big at the dish on Friday, belting a pair of home runs in his team's 9-5 victory over the Angels.

Donaldson launched a solo home run in the second inning and singled in a run in the third, all coming off Wade LeBlanc. He got the best of LeBlanc again in the fifth, belting a two-run blast to extend the lead.

Donaldson finished 3 for 4 with three runs scored and four RBI. He has five home runs over his last six games. He is hitting .285 with 15 homers and 45 RBI in 214 at-bats.

Royals third baseman Danny Valencia is ready to roll for the Friday night game in Toronto. He's back in the lineup after being sidelined since Saturday with a hand injury.