Padres’ Key Playoff Questions Addressed by MLB Insider

The San Diego Padres are poised to secure a National League Wild Card spot, with MLB insider AJ Cassavell discussing their playoff strategy, including a likely rotation of Nick Pivetta and Michael King as top starters, and Dylan Cease for Game 3. Manager Mike Shildt’s decision to keep Luis Arraez as the No. 2 hitter is questioned, with suggestions for Ramon Laureano to take that spot due to his performance against lefties.

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