Padres Roundup, Oct 15: Harvey's Development, 2027 Rotation, Playoff Plans

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Here is some of the latest Padres analysis from around the internet. The roundup covers Ty Harvey's development with Ethan Salas, 2027 rotation questions, the team's need to improve for a World Series, Gold Glove nods for Ty France and Freddy Fermin, and Fernando Tatis Jr.'s 2026 resurgence.

• Padres prospect Harvey -- with help from Salas -- developing behind the plate in AFL (MLB.com). Notes that Padres prospect Ty Harvey, despite injuries and a slow start in the Arizona Fall League, is developing behind the plate with guidance from Ethan Salas, who recently made his MLB debut, and highlights Harvey's power potential and lessons learned from Salas' experiences.
• How the Padres could fill out their starting rotation for 2027 (MLB.com). Notes the Padres' 2027 starting rotation challenges, highlighting Vásquez's reliability, Pivetta's uncertain health, Musgrove's return from injury, Darvish's potential comeback, and King's likely opt-out, while noting the need for at least two new starters.
• A.J. Preller, Craig Stammen know Padres have to get better to accomplish goal (San Diego Union-Tribune $$$). Argues that the Padres, despite consistent playoff success, must improve to win a World Series, citing their 91-win 2026 season, three consecutive postseason appearances, and playoff series wins, while noting their offensive struggles in October and plans to strengthen the rotation and offense.
• Padres notes: Craig Stammen has more in the tank; Joe Musgrove’s future; health updates (San Diego Union-Tribune $$$). Notes the Padres' managerial instability under A.J. Preller, highlighting Craig Stammen's experience and continuity with the team, and discusses Joe Musgrove's uncertain role moving forward after his 2026 postseason performance.
• Padres’ Ty France, Freddy Fermin Gold Glove nods validate two overlooked moves (Friars on Base). Notes that Ty France and Freddy Fermin's Gold Glove nods highlight the Padres' success in acquiring overlooked defenders through low-profile moves, with France leading MLB first basemen in Defensive Runs Saved and Fermin excelling in catching metrics.
• Fernando Tatis Jr’s 2026 season at a glance (East Village Times). Notes that Fernando Tatis Jr. overcame a 55-game homerless streak in 2026, hitting 25 home runs in the regular season and two in the postseason, with his best performance coming after the All-Star break, where he ranked second in OPS among qualified hitters.