Padres need Jason Adam to ease burden on taxed bullpen during postseason push

The San Diego Padres have clinched a postseason berth, highlighting the importance of Jason Adam's return to relieve a heavily taxed bullpen. Key relievers Adrián Morejón, Mason Miller, and Bradgley Rodríguez have faced heavy workloads throughout the season, with San Diego ranking third in the majors in bullpen innings earlier in September.

Adam returned from a shoulder strain that sidelined him for nearly three months, having posted a 2.51 ERA in 36 appearances before his injury. His presence provides manager Craig Stammen with vital bullpen flexibility after Morejón reached 85 innings across 75 appearances and Miller hit 69 innings.