San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt, left, celebrates with general manager A.J. Preller after the Padres clinched a playoff spot with a triple play to end their baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

San Diego Padres' Manny Machado watches his single during the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt, left, celebrates with general manager A.J. Preller after the Padres clinched a playoff spot with a triple play to end their baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Michael King throws to the plate during the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

San Diego Padres pitcher Michael King throws during a baseball practice a day before the first game of a National League wild-card baseball series against the Atlanta Braves, Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

San Diego Padres' Manny Machado, right, celebrates with Jake Cronenworth (9) after scoring on a throwing error by Arizona Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte in the first inning during a baseball game, Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt points during a practice a day before the first game of a National League wild-card baseball series against the Atlanta Braves, Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)