San Diego Padres “Next man up” philosophy is working to perfection

San Diego Padres Tyler Wade | Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images Tyler Wade is next up to replace Jackson Merrill in the lineup.The San Diego Padres lost Jackson Merrill to a hamstring strain that will keep him out of the lineup indefinitely. His absence in the lineup left the center field chores to Brandon Lockridge. But he found himself on the injured list with hamstring-related issues.
To combat those injuries, the Padres are adopting the age-old football philosophy of “Next man up.&