The San Diego Padres are currently a half game back of the Cincinnati Reds for the second wild card spot in the National League. With just a month left to go in the regular season, wouldn’t it be best for the Padres to make sure their best starting pitchers are pitching more frequently?
Not according to manager Jayce Tingler and whoever else helped put together the rotation for this weekend’s series against the Houston Astros.
Jake Arrieta and his 7.13 ERA will be starting on Friday night against the best offense in the American League with Joe Musgrove and Chris Paddack going Saturday and Sunday, respectively.