Full Breakdown
Padres' Offensive Collapse Fuels Frustration and Roster Shuffles
6/6/2026, 1:14:18 AM
Offensive Collapse and Losing Streak
The San Diego Padres have scored the fewest runs (231) and posted the lowest team batting average (.218) in MLB this season. Their record of 32-29 places them third in the NL West, 7½ games behind the Dodgers. Since May 24 the club has lost nine of ten games, including a five-game skid that ended with a 6-4 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies, completing a 6-0 season sweep by Philadelphia.
Player Reactions and Official Summary
Third-baseman Manny Machado described the situation as “more frustrated than anybody,” noting that both fans and players want wins. He stressed that the team “has to hit” and that “it can’t get worse… there’s only one way: up.” Machado added that the club will keep working despite “playing like dog s---.” Over the same stretch, Fernando Tatis Jr. recorded a .379/.438/.466 line, providing a rare offensive spark.
Verbatim Quotes
- “People are frustrated. The fans want us to win games. So do we. We're more frustrated than anybody,” — Manny Machado, third baseman
- “We want to turn things around. Everybody on this ballclub is trying to do that. So, we're going to keep working, just knowing that we're still in a good position, even though we're playing like dog s---.” — Manny Machado
- “I don't know how many times I've got to talk about it: We want to win, we've got to [expletive] hit," Machado said.” — Manny Machado
- “It needs to come from us, the people who aren't doing anything.” — Manny Machado
- “I don't think it can get worse," Machado said.” — Manny Machado
Roster Moves, Depth Concerns, and Criticism
Manager Craig Stammen designated outfielder Nick Castellanos for assignment and placed Ramón Laureano on the injured list with hip inflammation. He called up Triple-A outfielder Jase Bowen and utility man Samad Taylor for power and defensive flexibility. The Padres’ bottom-of-the-order hitters remain well below the Mendoza line: catchers Freddy Fermin (.126) and Rodolfo Durán (.083) post sub-.300 OBP, second baseman Jake Cronenworth hits .144, and catcher Luis Campusano is on the IL with a broken toe. These depth issues have drawn criticism for leaving the lineup among the league’s weakest.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
One source calls the Padres’ .218 average the lowest in MLB, labeling the offense the worst in the league. Another source describes the lineup as “either the worst in baseball or the second worst in all offensive averages,” leaving the exact ranking uncertain.
What’s Next
The Padres open a three-game home series against the New York Mets on Friday. With a 7½-game gap to the Dodgers, they must reverse the offensive decline quickly to stay in the NL West race.
