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San Diego’s playoff dreams hang by a thread as they sit half a game out of the wild-card with just 22 games left — and this weekend’s three-game showdown against the Yankees could be make-or-break. Pitching matchups promise fireworks, but clouds loom over the rotation: righty Michael King, sporting a solid 3.11 ERA, may opt for free agency instead of re-signing for $32M, potentially weakening the Padres’ future. Meanwhile, rookie catcher Ethan Salas, who’s tearing it up in the minors with a .296 average and 10 homers, is stepping into the big leagues — even if his debut wasn’t flawless, he’s laser-focused on consistency. With Fangraphs pegging their postseason odds at just 40.4%, every pitch, every plate appearance, and every decision from management will matter more than ever.

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