PT TOMORROW: NL West—Padres youth movement pays dividends, raises questions

San Diego Padres

The Padres entered 2019 with one of MLB’s best farm systems and surely liked what they saw this year from two players in particular—Chris Paddack (RHP, SD) and Fernando Tatis Jr. (SS, SD). Paddack threw 141 innings in his debut this season, impressing with a 3.33 ERA (3.94 xERA) and 153 strikeouts against just 31 walks (4.9 Cmd). Tatis, after missing the last six weeks of 2018 with a broken thumb, missed almost half of this season to hamstring and back injuries. When on the field, though, Tatis electrified in 84 games (334 AB), hitting .317 (.267 xBA) with 22 HR and 16 SB. Even with some pullback from his 42% h% and 32% hr/f, Tatis owns a rare power/speed combo sure to make him the object of many fantasy owners’...

Almost!

You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!

Already a subscriber? Sign in here

More From PT Tomorrow

This week, we check in on late-season closer options in both L.A. and Colorado, watch as new playing time changes become clearer in S.F. and S.D., and welcome some guys to (or back to) the majors.
Aug 22 2026 3:07am
With Dansby Swanson dealing with an oblique issue, Ramírez should see regular at bats.
Aug 21 2026 3:05am
Despite a stellar performance at Triple-A, Walker Jenkins just can't seem to get a call-up from the Twins. Plus, Sam Antonacci and Michael Massey facing lefties, Angel Martínez's playing time crunch in CLE, and Kerry Carpenter's extended absence in DET.
Aug 20 2026 3:05am
The A's have been ravaged by season-ending injuries, and the lingering shoulder injury for Jacob Wilson could lead to more shakeups on the roster.
Aug 19 2026 3:05am
Tyler O'Neill's recent production has led to an increase in at-bats, but significant concerns cloud his ability to stay in the lineup. Plus, a trio of injury rehabbers in BOS, OF in TB, and more.
Aug 18 2026 3:05am

Tools