What to expect with the return of Padres Jackson Merrill and Jake Cronenworth

San Diego Padres Jake Cronenworth and Jackson Merrill | Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images The Friars should have their starting lineup intact by next weekend.As we begin the second month of the 2025 Major League Baseball season, the postseason pretenders and contenders start to take shape. Usually, baseball fans do not pay attention to the division standings until Memorial Day.
The San Diego Padres will state their case as a playoff contender, but they must first patiently wait for the retur