After starting the season 7-0, the San Diego Padres have contended all season long. However, Mike Shildt's team went 13-13 in May, by far their worst month of 2025 so far. The offense has faltered including a Jackson Merrill slump that lasted three weeks. Michael King went onto the team's injured list on May 25 . Without two of their five starters, the Padres have paid the price.

Despite slipping behind the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League West, San Diego is in the middle of the playoff picture. Machado spoke to the The San Diego Tribune's Kevin Acee about his team's performance in May. According to the 32-year-old, the team continues to grow together as they try to pave their way to the postseason.

“We had a rough May,” Machado said. “So to get off on the right foot in J

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