The Padres will miss the playoffs for the second time in four years, leaving San Diegans no choice but to cheer for a different team in the 2023 MLB postseason.
Having trouble deciding who to cheer for? Here are all the former Padres players and coaches playing in this week’s Wild Card Series.
Arizona Diamondbacks
Jace Peterson, infielder
Tommy Pham, outfielder
Brent Strom, pitching coach
Miami Marlins
Ryan Weathers, left-handed pitcher
Josh Bell, first baseman/designated hitter
Skip Schumaker, manager
Jon Jay, first base/outfield coach
Griffin Benedict, quality assistance coach
Rod Barajas, field coordinator
Milwaukee Brewers
Colin Rea, right-handed pitcher
Victor Caratini, catcher
Pat Murphy, bench coach
Minnesota Twins
Chris Paddack, right-handed pitcher
Emilio Pagán, right-handed pitcher
Jayce Tingler, bench coach
Philadelphia Phillies
Craig Kimbrel, right-handed pitcher
Matt Strahm, left-handed pitcher
Tampa Bay Rays
Christian Bethancourt, catcher
Manuel Margot, outfielder
Texas Rangers
Austin Hedges, catcher
Travis Jankowski, outfielder
Bruce Bochy, manager
Will Venable, associate manager
Mike Maddux, pitching coach
Toronto Blue Jays
None
Editor’s Note: An edit was made on October 3 at 4:16 p.m. to add infielder Jace Peterson to the D-Backs section after he was added to the playoff roster to replace an injured player.