The San Diego Padres are deciding whether to carry 12 pitchers and three catchers on their NLDS roster.

They swept the Chicago Cubs in the Wild Card Series, including a 4-1 win that finished the sweep.

The article says Chicago's bats went quiet again in that game.

The roster choice will shape late-game pitching and catching options in a five- or seven-game series.

Staff are balancing long relievers, high-leverage arms, catching depth, and bench flexibility.

Extra bullpen arms could help against power hitting, but would cost a position player, the article says.

Every spot on the 26-man list has to be justified before the roster deadline.

Executives still plan to review workouts and medical reports before locking the group.

Read the full article on the Padres' NLDS pitcher and catcher decisions.