Padres Notes: Homers Away from Home, Ohtani Slips Away, Roster Changes Have Us Shook
Strap in, because we have a lot to cover.
Let's start with the best news of the day: the Padres hit 4 home runs in their 9-1 series-opening win over the Toronto Blue Jays. Manny Machado, Juan Soto, Gary Sanchez, and Trent Grisham all joined in on the fun while Joe Musgrove threw 7 strikeouts across 5 innings. At a time when every game matters more than the last, Tuesday was a big win.
Next up, the Padres made some MOVES on Tuesday, getting rid of some fan favorites and some fan not-so-favorites as well as bringing up some promising Triple-A talent.
Finally, it seems that barring any Vegas-breaking upsets, Shohei Ohtani will probably not put on a Friars' jersey this season — but we can still hold out hope.
Here's today's required reading. There will be a test at the end.
Insider Says it Would Be 'Organizational Malpractice' if Friars Don't Consider Selling
Blake Snell to Be Most Sought After Starting Pitcher if Made Available at Deadline
Padres Hopes for a Shohei Ohtani Trade Dashed by Latest Online Odds
Friars Shake Up Roster, Get Rid of 3 Everyday Players
Rain Delay Helped Fernando Tatis Jr. in a Big Way
