Buxton needs to go down to Rochester. Sano needs to bat lower in the order and be more selective at the plate and he also needs to work on conditioning.
I think Kyle McGrath would be a much better choice. Only 25 years old, 3.13 career ERA, 3 options remaining, held left-handed hitters to an ugly .152/.243/.250 line. He was DFAed to make room for Hughes.
Dozier, Sano and Morrison should hit lower in the order. Petit and LaMarre should play more. Kepler Rosario Escobar Garver Dozier Morrison Grossman Sano LaMarre or Buxton
Molitor shows his creativity today by letting Sano and Morrison bat 3rd and 4th. Those two has an average of .198 and .199. I seriously doubt this would generate more offense.
Padres designated left-hander Kyle McGrath for assignment to make room for Phil Hughes. McGrath should be better than Rogers. The 25-year-old has a 3.13 ERA. He limited left-handed hitter to an ugly .152/.243/250 line. He has three options remaining.
Think about this: Palka replacing Grossman Goodrum replacing Adrianza Wilson Ramos replacing Bobby Wilson Aaron Hicks replacing Buxton This would make this lineup look really good.
NO Sano NO Buxton NO PROBLEM. 0 for 7 with 5K tonight. I think anyone can do that with eyes closed. If this team wants to win now, Sano and Buxton should stay on the bench. Sano should be a pinch hitter, Buxton should be a pinch runner and defensive replacement. Adrianza and Wilson might be slightly better than those two offensively right now. That's just how pathetic they are at the plate.