As we begin the second month of the 2025 Major League Baseball season, the postseason pretenders and contenders start to take shape. Usually, baseball fans do not pay attention to the division standings until Memorial Day.
The San Diego Padres will state their case as a playoff contender, but they must first patiently wait for the return of two starters to the lineup next week. The addition of Jackson Merrill and Jake Cronenworth brings high expectations for all.
The good news is both Merrill and Cronenworth have begun rehab work at the Padres sports complex in Peoria.