The San Diego Padres have stumbled out of the gate in the second half, with offensive struggles being the biggest obstacle to overcome. The bullpen has been the strength of the roster all season. However, its depth seemed challenged by the slow start after the All-Star break.
Despite all the accolades, major league teams never have enough pitching. Additions to the ‘pen will be needed to maintain the unit’s dominance. Whether it is tired arms or an injury, the Padres will need new faces to help them record more wins.
One player that has come out of nowhere to contribute is David Morgan, and he is poised to make an impact coming out of the bullpen.