8 Manny Machado 3B

Machado signed with the Padres on Tuesday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

The Padres land one of the offseason's biggest prizes, adding a star in his prime to their growing crowd of young talent. Machado will see a clear downgrade in a park after spending the bulk of his career in a very hitter-friendly environment in Baltimore, though his bat is strong enough to keep him an upper-tier fantasy asset. The contract is worth 10 years and $300 million, per Mark Feinsand of MLB.com, making it the largest free-agent deal in American professional sports history. Machado will be able to opt out after the fifth season of the deal.

The White Sox claim they have not moved off a seven-year offer to Machado, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

That claim was backed up by Bob Nightengale of USA Today, who reported the White Sox's original offer to Machado nearly two weeks ago. An ESPN.com report circulated Monday that the offer was bumped up to eight years, with a separate report from Z101 Digital indicating the value to be at $250 million. To recap, Chicago is standing by its original seven-year offer and has not divulged the salary involved.

Machado has received an eight-year offer from the White Sox, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

The White Sox reportedly made a long-term offer to Machado at the beginning of January, and it's unclear if that offer was for eight years or if they've increased it to eight years. In any event, the term of the contract indicates the seriousness of Chicago's pursuit of Machaco, who would fill a large hole on the left side of the infield. Machado's camp is also engaged with the Phillies, who remain in the hunt for Bryce Harper.

The White Sox have offered Machado a long-term contract, per four sources with direct knowledge of the offer, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

The offer is characterized as a serious one, closer to $200 million than $300 million. The White Sox have declined to comment on negotiations, but have expressed interest in Machado. They have an opening at third base but are not in a position to contend in 2019, which may factor into Machado's decision-making. The only other team to publicly disclose interest is the Phillies, though the Yankees are also linked to Machado, who grew up a fan of the pinstripes. It is believed New York is Machado's preferred landing spot, according to friends.

Machado isn't expected to sign with a team until after the new year, Jon Heyman of FancredSports.com reports.

Per Heyman, Machado has informed the White Sox, Yankees and Phillies -- the teams most closing linked to him in free agency -- that he won't make a decision on his next destination until January. It's possible that a few other suitors emerge in the bidding in the next couple weeks, which could push back Machado's timeline for signing with a club even further.