The San Diego Padres might have the offense and bullpen to hang with anyone in October, but it’s their starting rotation that could make or break the season.
The San Diego Padres are barreling toward October with plenty of reasons to believe this team could make noise in the postseason. Their offense has shown flashes of the relentless, contact-heavy style that wears pitchers down. Their bullpen— though shaky of late — has enough depth to turn games into six-inning affairs when clicking.