Over the course of the next few days, I want to take a look at a number of “first-wave” players and examine their progression or regression this season. Since the last few weeks of San Diego Padres play have been, disappointing (for lack of a better word), let’s begin by looking at a few positives.
Immediate disclosure, none of these players discussed are where they should be. However, each of the players discussed over the next few days has shown an improvement in a number of key areas, through the course of the 2018 season. This season isn’t about playoff-chasing, it’s about seeing which guys on the current major league roster deserve a roster spot once the Padres are in a position to make the playoffs.