The San Diego Padres need a left fielder, but there's another position on the roster that is arguably just as, if not more dire, of a need. With the struggles of Martin Maldanado and Elias Diaz behind the plate, the Padres need to explore the catcher market.

The Padres found themselves in a familiar place Sunday after a 2-1 loss to the Phillies. They had not gained ground. They had not lost any.