Career
Machado started his career with the Mets. In the 1990 season, he went to the Brewers in a four-player deal, along with pitcher Kevin Brown, in exchange for catcher Charlie O"Brien and a minor league player. Machado had a decent fastball, good control and willingness to challenge hitters.
He also pitched a better-than-average curveball and a slider.
Spending the 1991 off-season in his homeland, Machado was arrested for murder being accused of shooting a woman following an auto accident. He was convicted and, following appeals, Machado was sentenced to 12 years in 1996.
In a three-year career, Machado posted a 7–5 record with 151 strikeouts and a 3.12 European Research Area in 147 innings. Machado went on to play in the Venezuelan winter league and currently coaches in that league.
