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According to FOXSports.com, the Orioles' plan to eventually move third baseman Manny Machado back to his oriiginal position of shortstop. Machado played all but two of his minor league games at shortstop, but the Orioles have used him exclusively as a third baseman over his 207 major league games.

Once Machado is ready to return from his recovery from knee surgery, which should be early next season, he will return to third base. However, incumbent shortstop J.J. Hardy is entering the final season of a three-year deal, so a potential post-2014 departure could open the door for Machado to change positions.

While a return to shortstop could be in Machado's future, FOXSports.com reports that Orioles manager Buck Showalter and at least some members of the team's front office view Hardy as an integral part of the team's future.

Cardinals second baseman Matt Carpenter, Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond and Pirates third baseman Pedro Alvarez have joined Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt as Silver Slugger award winners among National League infielders.

Carpenter's first Silver Slugger award comes after leading the majors in runs (126), hits (199) and doubles (55) while hitting .318/.392/.481 with 11 home runs and 78 RBI in 626 at-bats. Desmond's second straight Silver Slugger award comes after hitting .280/.331/.453 with 20 home runs, 80 RBI and 21 stolen bases in 600 at-bats. Alvarez's first career Silver Slugger award comes after hitting .233/.296/.473 with 36 home runs and 100 RBI in 558 at-bats.

The Baltimore Orioles have reinstated third baseman Manny Machado and outfielder Nolan Reimold from the 60-day disabled list, MASNSports.com reports. The moves happened over the weekend and both players have been returned to the 40-man roster.

Machado hit .283 this season, his first full year in the big leagues. He led the league with 51 doubles and also won a Gold Glove at third base. Machado may not be ready for opening day in 2014 after undergoing an operation on his knee on Oct. 14.

Reimold hit .195 with three doubles, five home runs and 12 RBI over 40 games for Baltimore this past season. He then spent almost two months on the shelf due to a torn hamstring and neck surgery. The Orioles still must decide whether or not they want to tender Reimold a contract for next season.

Orioles third baseman Manny Machado, who just picked up his first American League Gold Glove award Tuesday, spoke about his knee surgery rehabilitation during a teleconference, The Baltimore Sun reports.

"It's been going great," Machado said. "I’m starting to [rehabilitate]. It’s my second week into it. I’m feeling good. The knee looks great. The rehab is going pretty well. Hopefully, I just have got to continue working hard, and hopefully I’ll be ready for spring."

The Orioles will refuse to rush Machado back but there is an outside chance he will be ready to go by opening day.

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Manny Machado was awarded his first career Gold Glove Tuesday night as he won in the American League. 

Machado defeated Adrian Beltre and Evan Longoria to win the award for his great play at the hot corner. He is the first Baltimore third baseman to win the award since Brooks Robinson back in 1975. 

Rockies rookie third baseman Nolan Arenado picked up his first career Gold Glove award Tuesday night. He joined Carlos Gonzalez as Gold Glove winners for the Rockies. 

The 22-year-old Arenado hit .267 this season for the Rockies with 10 homers, 52 RBI and 49 run scored. He had a fantastic season in the field, leading to the Gold Glove. 

The finalists for the 2013 Rawlings Gold Glove awards were announced on Friday, with three players at each position. The awards honor the league's best defenders, and winners will be announced Oct. 29. 

The National League nominees are:

Catcher: A.J. Ellis, Los Angeles; Russell Martin, Pittsburgh; Yadier Molina, St. Louis

First Base: Paul Goldschmidt, Arizona; Adrian Gonzalez, Los Angeles; Anthony Rizzo, Chicago

Second Base: Darwin Barney, Chicago; Mark Ellis, Los Angeles; Brandon Phillips, Cincinnati

Third Base: Nolan Arenado, Colorado; Juan Uribe, Los Angeles; David Wright, New York

Shortstop: Ian Desmond, Washington; Andrelton Simmons, Atlanta; Troy Tulowitzki, Colorado

Left Field: Carlos Gonzalez, Colorado; Starling Marte, Pittsburgh; Eric Young Jr., New York 

Center Field: Carlos Gomez, Milwaukee; Andrew McCutchen, Pittsburgh; Denard Span, Washington

Right Field: Jay Bruce, Cincinnati; Jason Heyward, Atlanta; Gerardo Parra, Arizona

Pitcher: Patrick Corbin, Arizona; Zack Greinke, Los Angeles; Adam Wainwright, St. Louis

The finalists for the 2013 Rawlings Gold Glove awards were announced on Friday, with three players at each position. The awards honor the league's best defenders, and winners will be announced Oct. 29. 

The American League nominees are:

Catcher: Joe Mauer, Minnesota; Salvador Perez, Kansas City; Matt Wieters, Baltimore

First Base: Chris Davis, Baltimore; Eric Hosmer, Kansas City; James Loney, Tampa Bay

Second Base: Robinson Cano, New York, Dustin Pedroia, Boston, Ben Zobrist, Tampa Bay

Third Base: Adrian Beltre, Texas; Evan Longoria, Tampa Bay; Manny Machado, Baltimore

Shortstop: Alcides Escobar, Kansas City; Yunel Escobar, Tampa Bay; J.J. Hardy, Baltimore

Left Field: Yoenis Cespedes, Oakland; Andy Dirks, Detroit; Alex Gordon, Kansas City

Center Field: Lorenzo Cain, Kansas City; Jacoby Ellsbury, Boston; Adam Jones, Baltimore

Right Field: Nick Markakis, Baltimore; Josh Reddick, Oakland; Shane Victorino, Boston

Pitcher: Mark Buehrle, Toronto; R.A. Dickey, Toronto; Doug Fister, Detroit

Cubs infielder Mike Olt indicated Friday that he will hope to compete for the starting third base job for Chicago in spring training 2014, MLB.com reports. 

Olt had a disappointing 2013 season. He hit just .201 over 107 minor league games, primarily at the Triple-A Iowa level. He had 15 homers and 42 RBI with 132 strikeouts and only 55 walks. 

Olt was plagued by vision problems this season, but claims he's over those issues now. He's already working at the Cubs' spring training complex in Arizona. 

Orioles third baseman Manny Machado underwent successful knee surgery Monday in California, MLB.com reports. Dr. Neal ElAttrache performed the surgery. 

Machado has an estimated recovery time of six months. A hamstring tendon was used to graft a replacement for Machado's ruptured ligament. 

Machado is expected to miss most of spring training and will likely be delayed to start the regular season as well.