The Padres want answers in the rotation, but the cost of pulling them from the bullpen might be higher than they’re willing to admit.
If there’s one thing the San Diego Padres could hang their hat on last season, it was the bullpen. While the lineup went cold at times and the rotation battled inconsistency and injuries, San Diego’s relief corps quietly turned into one of the best units in baseball, finishing first in bullpen ERA at 3.