SAN DIEGO -- For the first time since 2005-06, the Padres are making a return trip to the postseason.

San Diego clinched its spot with Monday’s victory over Milwaukee . It’s the second year in a row the Padres have reached the playoffs and the fourth time in the last six years -- the best run of postseason prosperity in franchise history.

“That’s our identity,” said center fielder Jackson Merrill. “We’re a playoff team.”

So … now that the Padres are in, here’s a look at what comes next:

What could the postseason roster look like?

The injury to Ramón Laureano leaves the Padres with questions on their playoff roster. Gavin Sheets will presumably slide to left field, but how do they fill out their bench? Meanwhile, how do they round out the back of the bullpen? Here’s one guess at a

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