Yes, the San Diego Padres have lost five games in a row.
Yes, they rank 23rd in runs scored, 23rd in OBP, and 23rd in batting average.
Yes, the starting rotation (and the roster in general) is very young and very unproven.
Yes, there’s a good chance the Padres don’t make the playoffs this year.
No, this does not mean the franchise has taken a step back. As a matter of fact, it’s a really great time to be a Padres fan! The team’s rebuild is going as planned and they’re set up to build one of the best teams in franchise history, and will soon be positioned well to compete for division, league, and MLB championships.