The first three weeks of the 2018 San Diego Padres season haven’t been highly successful. For many, these opening weeks have transpired just how they imagined, with a few wins and big plays overshadowed by humiliating loses and struggles at the plate. The biggest surprise thus far, however, has been Jose Pirela.
Injuries to Wil Myers and Manuel Margot could have sent the start of this season into a quick tailspin. Luckily for the Padres, they have Jose Pirela to fill the void.
Coming out of spring training, it was assumed that Pirela would be the fourth outfielder/backup second baseman, or even the starting second baseman if it weren’t for a spring surge by Carlos Asuaje.