The San Diego Padres are in contention to secure a postseason berth this October, and they intend to add another bat to the lineup before the July 31 trade deadline. The futility of the bottom third of the batting order has caused the Padres’ offense to appear to be stuck in the mud.
The Friar Faithful are frustrated by the lineup’s inconsistency in producing with runners in scoring position, and some can no longer mask their feelings. It has prompted Padres president of baseball operations and general manager A.J. Preller to search for ways to improve the team’s offensive attack.