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Inbox: How is Padres' outfield shaping up?

Who's the Padres' left fielder in 2018?
-- Ian H., San Diego

Nobody's going to play 162 games in left field for San Diego this season. I'd be surprised if anyone plays more than 120. The Padres are almost certain to split time among Jose Pirela, Hunter Renfroe and Franchy Cordero. If Alex Dickerson returns to full health, he's in that mix, too.

So who will see the most game action from that group? Pirela is easily the most polished hitter, and he's proven he can hold his own against righties and lefties.