As the calendar turns to June, we know where this San Diego Padres team is heading. While the destination looks bleak, there are still major storylines to follow closely as the season continues to play out. Will Manuel Margot ever break out? Can Joey Lucchesi continue his solid rookie season, once he returns from injury? How does Franchy Cordero end the year? Can Austin Hedges hit a baseball?
That last question serves as the inspiration for this piece. Not whether or not Hedges has a future role on this team, but what should the Padres do in his absence?