The San Diego Padres' minor league affiliates have faced a tough start to the season, with all teams holding losing records. The Triple-A El Paso Chihuahuas are currently 6-10, having lost five of their last six games. Standout players include outfielders Samad Taylor and Jase Bowen, although Bowen's high strikeout rate remains a concern. The Double-A San Antonio Missions, with a 3-7 record, feature Carson Tucker leading the team with a .412 batting average and 1.029 OPS. The High-A Fort Wayne TinCaps also struggle at 3-7, while Alex McCoy shows promise with a .323 average. The Low-A Lake Elsinore Storm, at 4-6, has Connor Westenburg excelling with a .517 average and 8 RBIs. However, pitching has been inconsistent, highlighted by Kruz Schoolcraft's disastrous start with a 60.75 ERA. As the season progresses, improvements in performance are anticipated with better weather and time.