Padres pitcher Chris Paddack has gone from earning his way onto the opening day roster to opening day starter to fighting for a spot in the rotation as he enters his fourth season with the team. He discussed how he prepared for the season during the uncertainty, how he approaches competition for the fifth spot in the rotation, why he believes he belongs, learning from the veteran staff and getting to know Bob Melvin and Ruben Niebla.
photo: Marty Caswell
Photo: Marty Caswell