Melvin, Preller appear to be safe with the big-spending yet underwhelming Padres
Manager Bob Melvin and general manager AOCTOBER 2, 2023•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Padres Daily: Another season in the books, with some drama yet to comeIn the end, any two of 25 games could have changed Padres' season; so many to thank for getting this thing through 162
OCTOBER 2, 2023•SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Here's what the Padres' payroll looks like heading into a critical offseasonA look at the money on the books as the Padres prepare to cut payroll ahead of the 2024 season
OCTOBER 2, 2023•SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Column: Chicago Cubs, White Sox reach end of bumpy roadThe Chicago Cubs and White Sox took different paths to not making the postseason.
OCTOBER 2, 2023•CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Pedro Avila - Strikes out seven in season finaleAvila did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing three hits over five scoreless innings in a 2-1 victory over the White Sox. He struck out seven.
ImpactAvila had a fine start to end the season after working as a reliever in his previous two outings. The right-hander ends the campaign with a 3.22 ERA and 1.35 WHIP with 54 strikeouts across 50.1 innings. Notably, his 1.46 ERA and 1.01 WHIP in 24.2 innings as a reliever may lead to more chances in that role in 2024.
OCTOBER 2, 2023•ROTOWIRE
José Ureña - Tosses quality start in lossUrena did not factor into the decision, allowing four hits and three walks over six scoreless innings in Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Padres. He struck out three.
ImpactUrena finished the season on a high note, working his way through the Padres lineup without difficulty. The right-hander finished his season with a 6.45 ERA and 1.61 WHIP across 44.2 innings with 29 strikeouts. Urena is expected to look for a new contract in free agency this winter.
OCTOBER 2, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Rich Hill - Secures extra-inning winHill (8-14) picked up the win in Sunday's 2-1 extra-inning game against the White Sox. He allowed one run on two hits while striking out three over two innings.
ImpactThis was Hill's second appearance out of the bullpen since going unclaimed on waivers September 14, and his first win since he was starting for the Pirates in June. The southpaw wrapped his season with a 5.41 ERA and 1.52 WHIP across 146.1 innings with 129 strikeouts. The 43-year-old Hill enters free agency with uncertainty regarding his future role; however, his 3.38 ERA in a limited sample of 10 innings as a reliever may be enticing enough to teams looking to bolster their bullpen with a multi-inning arm.
OCTOBER 2, 2023•ROTOWIRE
