The Padres, who are below .500 and falling in the National League wild-card standings, arrive in Philadelphia to begin a three-game series.
But they are likely to use multiple starters in next month’s All-Star Game.
MLB released the initial voting results on Monday, with two Padres players leading the way in their respective positions.
second baseman Luis Arraez They have received 1,023,690 votes so far, more than double the number received by the Phillies. Trea Turner (509,043). Also, left fielder Jurickson Profar He received the most votes among National League outfielders, garnering 900,541 votes to lead the Brewers. Christian Yelich (821,037) and his Padres teammates Fernando Tatis Jr. (798,609).
With six outfielders moving on to the next round of voting, Tatis is well positioned to take the remaining spot. Teoscar Hernandez (761,934) and the Phillies Brandon Marsh (521,461) and Nick Castellanos (439,764) rounded out the top six, a reminder that this contest is a popularity contest for teams.
The next player who could move on to the next round of voting is a third baseman. Manny Machado267,063, well below the pace of the Phillies third baseman. Alec Bohm (1,012,174), but he was the Brewers’ rookie leader. Joey Ortiz (244,957).
Outside of the outfield, the top two vote-getters will advance to the second phase.
The other Padres on the leaderboard at their respective positions are catchers. Luis Campasno (7th, 108,885), shortstop Kim Ha-seon (6th, 114,657) First baseman Jake Cronenworth (5th, 139,632) Designated hitter Donovan Solano (5th, 101,195) Outfielder Jackson Merrill (18th place, 134,954).
MLB Network will announce the finalists on June 27th.
The second phase of voting will begin on June 30th at 9am ET and fans will have the chance to vote for finalists for each position during the period that ends on July 3rd at 9am ET.
ESPN plans to announce the starting lineup on July 3 and the full roster on July 7.
In Monday’s game, the Padres will face the first of two left-handed pitchers in the series. Christopher Sanchez.
The first of three in Philadelphia. pic.twitter.com/Nm6eAx2vta
— San Diego Padres (@Padres) June 17, 2024
So with both Machado and Profar playing defense due to recent injury concerns, Solano will fill in as the designated hitter.
Machado (hip flexor) will play third base for the third straight game, while Profar (knee) will play in left field for the third time in four days.
The Phillies are Trea Turner Players who are removed from the injured list will play in the series finale.
Torea is back!!#Ring the bell pic.twitter.com/D9bKeBvngB
— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) June 17, 2024
Monday’s pitcher’s showdown
Padres RHP Randy Vazquez (1-3, 4.93 ERA)
The 25-year-old rookie has allowed three runs or fewer (3.97 ERA) in his past four starts, striking out 15 and walking three while allowing batters to hit .300/.330/.522 in that time. This will be Vazquez’s first time facing the Phillies and their lineup.
Phillies left-hander Christopher Sanchez (3-3, 3.07 ERA)
The 27-year-old Sanchez allowed four runs, tying his season-high, in just four innings in his shortest appearance since April 23. He has allowed just one home run in 70⅓ innings this season. Sanchez allowed three runs in five innings against the Padres last year, his only appearance against San Diego.
Here’s how Sanchez fared against the current Padres.
