Back to the New York Yankees Newsfeed

2022 MLB Playoffs Preview: San Diego Padres

If there was one word that could describe the San Diego Padres, it could only be enigmatic. The Padres have one of the most loaded rosters in the league with both excellent young talent and highly paid veterans. However, they have had a harrowing experience trying to match up to the ever-amazing LA Dodgers.

Under their new manager Bob Melvin, the Padres have a perfectly adequate record at 89-73. That might not seem like it’s too bad, but the amount of talent on this team makes it look like underperformance.

Record: 89-73

Manager: Bob Melvin

Top Position Player: Manny Machado (7.