Already San Diego finds itself in the National League West cellar, a whopping 14 games out of first place. As the losses have mounted, there have been positive signs, like Dinelson Lamet’s first big league start. However, the burgeoning disabled list, especially with the addition of center fielder Manuel Margot, does not bode well.
Before Lamet’s call-up scouts considered his mid-90’s fastball and his slider his best pitches, with his change-up a work in progress. However, he had all three working when he faced the New York Mets Thursday night. He struck out eight batters, and threw 61 of his 91 pitches for strikes.