From 20-year-old flamethrower Andres Munoz to all-star closer Kirby Yates, and everywhere in between, the Padres have a bullpen that is regarded as one of, if not the best in the league.

Although the San Diego pitching staff has lots of talent, there are two spots to fill in the bullpen. Here is where the contenders for those two spots stand going into the spring:

Locks: RHPs Andres Munoz, Craig Stammen, Kirby Yates; LHPs Jose Castillo, Drew Pomeranz, Matt Strahm

The 2020 San Diego Padres bullpen may be one of the most talented that has ever stepped foot on Petco Park mound.

Munoz, a 20-year-old from Mexico, maxed out at 104 miles per hour last season in limited playing time. He didn’t earn a callup until late August but in 22 short games, he cemented himself as the closer of the future for the Padres.

But for now, Munoz will learn under All-Star closer Kirby Yates, who will begin his third season as the club’s primary closer. Yates became the team’s closer after Brad Hand was traded in July 2017, and has done very well for San Diego.

Other relievers coming out of the bullpen for sure next season will be right-hander Craig Stammen and left-handers Drew Pomeranz, Matt Strahm and Jose Castillo, barring any injury that may occur.

On the bubble: RHPs Michel Baez, Kyle Barraclough, Pierce Johnson, Luis Perdomo, Trey Wingenter; LHP Adrian Morejon

With the signing of two right-handed pitchers to minor-league deals, the competition for the bullpen has gotten better and surely more interesting. Fighting for two spots will be right-handed pitchers Kyle Barraclough, Pierce Johnson, Luis Perdomo and Trey Wingenter.

However, after getting some big league experience last season, right-handed pitcher Michel Baez and left-handed pitcher Adrian Morejon will contend for a spot in the starting rotation. But if they are unsuccessful in their starting endeavors this spring, there’s a good chance they make the final two slots in the bullpen.

Longshots: RHPs Lake Bachar, David Bednar, Miguel Diaz, Javy Guerra, Chih-Wei Hu, Chase Johnson, Gerardo Reyes

After his third separate season in the majors was cut short to only five games due to injury, former rule 5 draft pick Miguel Diaz will go for a spot in the bullpen as a middle reliever.

Meanwhile, David Bednar made his major league debut last season, and Javy Guerra earned his first call-up since turning into a pitcher in the minor leagues.

While Lake Bachar and Chase Johnson have not made a big league appearance, they were both offered big league spring invites and will be given a chance, although a slight one, to reach the major leagues and shine in the San Diego bullpen.