With Rob Manfred's recent comment indicating expansion and realignment are likely, here is how the Padres could benefit, or be weakened
Rob Manfred's comment last week indicated that MLB expansion is likely happening. In the event of expansion, realignment would also be necessary to balance the divisions. Here are two scenarios that could help the Friars, and two that could hurt them.
Help: Padres split from Dodgers
It's a pipe dream, but if the Padres wound up in a different division than their rival Los Angeles Dodgers, it would be a massive benefit for San Diego.