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Padres Face Tough Choices Ahead of Opening Day

1/17/2025

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As Opening Day 2018 approaches, the San Diego Padres are at a crossroads, with six players battling for two coveted outfield positions and eight pitchers in the mix for five rotation spots. Clayton Richard and Bryan Mitchell are frontrunners, while Dinelson Lamet could seize the spotlight as the Opening Day starter. Meanwhile, the Cubs are strategizing to bolster their bullpen depth.

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Story summary

As Opening Day 2018 approaches, the San Diego Padres are at a crossroads, with six players battling for two coveted outfield positions and eight pitchers in the mix for five rotation spots. Clayton Richard and Bryan Mitchell are frontrunners, while Dinelson Lamet could seize the spotlight as the Opening Day starter. Meanwhile, the Cubs are strategizing to bolster their bullpen depth.