Orioles' Manny Machado: X-rays come back clean

X-rays on Machado's hand came back clean Monday, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.

Analysis:

The X-rays were simply precautionary, as Machado was able to stay in and finish the game after being plunked on the hand by an eighth-inning offering from Joe Smith. While it appears the 24-year-old dodged an extended absence, it's unclear whether he'll be available for Monday's matchup against the Twins. Paul Janish would likely draw the start at third if Machado were to get the day off, but more should be known closer to game time.