Why Padres are MLB executives' 'sleeper' pick for deep postseason run

MLB executives have identified the San Diego Padres as a 'sleeper' pick to make a deep postseason run in the current season. The Sporting News consulted multiple league executives who cited specific reasons behind their confidence in the Padres as an under-the-radar contender. While the full details of those reasons are outlined in the article, the Padres are being viewed as a team capable of surpassing expectations in the playoffs.