PT TOMORROW: NL West—More movement in SD?

San Diego Padres

The looming trade deadline and San Diego's status as bona-fide sellers has already resulted in departures for Chase Headley (3B, NYY) and Huston Street (RHP, LAA). Reports out of San Diego indicate the team may not be done quite yet, as there has been heavy interest in new closer Joaquín Benoit (RHP, SD). Should Benoit be dealt, there a few viable alternatives in San Diego's bullpen. The following group is ordered by Leverage Index (LI), which estimates the amount of leverage in the game situation when a player appears in relief:

Player       IP   LI    ERA  xERA  Dom  Ctl  Cmd  GB%  SwK  BPV
===========  ==  ====  ====  ====  ===  ===  ===  ===  ===  ===
Quackenbush  28  0.98  2.57  3.19  9.3  2.6  3.6   39   8%  115...

Almost!

You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!

Already a subscriber? Sign in here

More From PT Tomorrow

With teams still putting rosters together, each of the NL West teams (even the Dodgers), has some work to do. What are next steps each team might take?
Jan 29 2026 3:06am
What does the acquisition of Luisangel Acuña mean for the outfield picture in Chicago? Plus, a look at DET SS options, the catcher situation in KC, and the CLE and MIN rotations.
Jan 26 2026 3:03am
Ben Williamson is currently the projected third baseman for the Mariners, but a shakeup may be needed.
Jan 20 2026 3:01am
Chicago signed Bregman to a 5-year/$175 million deal, how does it impact their roster?
Jan 15 2026 3:09am
Coby Mayo (pictured) and Ryan Mountcastle have been squeezed from regular reps in BAL, while Triston Casas is in a similar spot in BOS; plus, more offseason fallout from the AL East.
Jan 13 2026 3:01am

Tools