San Diego Padres star Manny Machado was scratched from Friday's lineup due to back tightness as a precaution, the team announced.

Earlier this week, Roberts said he had not spoken to Machado about the tactic but that he would certainly say “hello” to him in spring training. The Padres play the Dodgers on Sunday at Camelback Ranch, though Machado and most of the team’s other regulars are not expected to make the trip.