What happened: The San Diego Padres defeated the Cincinnati Reds 6-2 on Monday, powered by a surge from the team's younger roster members. Freddy Fermin homered for the third straight game, while Samad Taylor delivered a clutch two-run single and a defensive gem to seal the win.

Why it matters: The performance comes as San Diego navigates a stretch with several veteran starters sidelined. The ability of depth players to produce consistently keeps the Padres competitive in the NL West race during a critical June stretch.

What to watch: The Padres look to maintain momentum as infielder Will Wagner joins the active roster following Xander Bogaerts’ move to the paternity list on Tuesday.