Padres' Two-Hole Puzzle Deepens | San Diego Padres News

The Padres are in a lineup crisis, especially at the two-hole, where they’ve struggled mightily—hitting just 13% against lefties. With Luis Rengifo out for the season and past fill-ins failing, manager Craig Stammen is turning to Xander Bogaerts’ on-base skills and considering Samad Taylor’s inconsistent but promising play. Jake Cronenworth’s slump adds to the pressure, while Jackson Merrill thrives fifth—Stammen reluctant to move him despite talk of a major lineup overhaul. Meanwhile, record-breaking heat (nearly 95°F) dented attendance, but fans still showed up to support their team. 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/ee7a5c7a09eb6b98