Padres' Stammen Shakes Up Lineup, Keeps Stars Fresh

0:00San Diego Padre is rolling into this week with the second best record in Major League Baseball, just half a game behind the Los Angeles Dodgers for the top spot. First-year manager Craig Stamins got them surprising everyone with his fresh strategies, like shuffling lineups non-stop, not repeating one until their 19th game. Every regular starter snagged at least one day off already, keeping the bench buzzing and the stars healthy without burnout. Outfielder Ramón Lloriano, the team's hottest hitter and everyday lead-off guy, has sat three times in just 22 games, even after playing A. Career high, 132 last year. Manny Machado got his first rest, April 8th, way earlier than usual. Stamins betting this keeps everyone peaking late, and so far the winds back him up, positioning the Padres as real threats if the health holds. Stay informed with California News today. High-powered updates. I'm Corey with The Story.