With only a few roster spots in limbo, the Padres will have to make some very difficult decisions come the end of spring training, with the biggest one being who will occupy the final bench spot.
There are a few names that come to mind when looking at options, and they are Ty France and Bryce Johnson. Both have incredibly different skillsets and can make positive impacts on San Diego, but it will come down to what the team prioritizes in their players.
Ty France and Bryce Johnson are making the Padres’ last roster call feel uncomfortably real
Let’s start with Johnson, who only saw 84 at-bats off the bench in 2025.