Padres Draft Surge After Rough Skid | San Diego Padres News

The Padres bounced back from a rough stretch with a draft loaded with pitching talent—10 of 21 picks were arms, led by high-octane Florida phenom Coleman Borthwick, who’s committed to Auburn but may still sign. ESPN’s Kiley McDaniel sees Borthwick as a tough sell but believes San Diego can pull it off. He also raves about second-round shortstop Elliot Lascelles, a versatile lefty hitter, and highlights third-round pitcher Ryan Lynch as the fastest riser with a nasty slider. Fourth-round catcher Robbie Lavey is a raw power sleeper with a strong arm, though he needs work behind the plate. Despite trading away some prospects, this draft is a major boost for their farm system. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d35d9fb6ec5f0775