108 games into the season, the playoff picture is coming into focus. And as is no surprise to anyone, the Padres aren’t in it. At 48-60, San Diego site 28.5 games back of the NL West leading Dodgers and a full 14 back of the second wild card spot.
However, the Padres still aren’t doing as poorly as so many thought. Especially recently, the club is holding their own. Thanks to an excellent July, the Friars have opened up a 7.5 game lead on the last place San Francisco Giants. It appears that they will avoid last place this season, despite being in one of the most obvious rebuilding seasons ever.