Looking up and down the San Diego Padres' roster this season, there is no shortage of talent. Superstars like Manny Machado, Fernando Tatis Jr., and Jackson Merrill highlight the team, making them the faces of a hopeful postseason push.
On top of that, the Friars have an elite bullpen, a solid starting rotation, and productive newcomers in Ramon Laureano, Freddy Fermin, and Ryan O'Hearn. That's a pretty steady roster, and while fans can rely on those players to get the team into the postseason, there are two somewhat overlooked players who must be on their A-game in order for those playoff dreams to come true.