After breakout year, Adrián Morejón knows what suits him, Padres best

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After breakout year, Adrián Morejón knows what suits him, Padres best

PEORIA, Ariz. — Adrián Morejón still sits 97 mph. He’ll still show you four or five pitches. He’s still just 26 years old. He’s still left-handed. He’s still someone to dream on as a starting pitcher. Only Morejón’s eyes are wide open to what’s best for him: the bullpen. “Obviously, everybody knows that starters get paid the most money,” Morejón said through interpreter Danny Sanchez. “This is the decision that was made after conversations with …

Padres Get Bad News on $108 Million Starting Pitcher As Opening Day Approaches

The dog days of late July and August are usually a section of the schedule when the Major League season becomes a grind for many teams. But last season, they were the happiest days for the San Diego Padres. The National League West club went on a tear, ripping off 19 wins in 22 games from July 20 to August 14, then putting together a solid 24-13 record the rest of the way to play themselves into the postseason as a Wild Card with 93 wins on the …

Padres face tough setback with $108M starting pitcher as they aim to replicate last season's exhilarating 19 wins in 22 games during summer grind

Late Season Brilliance Last season, the Padres experienced an extraordinary surge during the dog days of July and August. During a period when many teams struggle with fatigue and mounting pressure, they managed to secure an impressive 19 wins in 22 games. This remarkable run not only lifted the team’s spirit but also set high expectations for what could be achieved during the peak of summer. Setback in the Pitching Rotation As the new season ap…