The countdown to the start of the Padres 2016 season is winding its way down to zero, but until Sunday the Padres still had a lot of final decisions to make. For now – those decisions have been made a Padres fan favorite will find himself down in AAA El Paso to start the season. Colin Rea was also finally named the 5th starter after Drew Pomeranz was given the fourth spot earlier this week.
With Rea kept, Robbie Erlin was sent down to AAA along with utility infielder Alexi Amarista in favor of Adam Rosales.