Padres Edge Closer to Playoffs | San Diego Padres News

The Padres are on an eight-game win streak and hot on the heels of a playoff spot, but their fate isn’t sealed yet. Pitcher Jason Adam is nearing a return after rehabbing a shoulder strain—throwing a perfect inning in his first Triple-A start—and could bolster the bullpen just in time. Meanwhile, slugger Gavin Sheets is off his walking boot and swinging again, potentially returning as a DH or pinch hitter to deliver clutch power. With the Diamondbacks closing in at just 2.5 games behind, getting both back could be the key to locking down that Wild Card spot and making a postseason run. 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.Sources:https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/padres-news-san-diego-gets-173403363.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/77d7b06f13514869 Report issues to [email protected].