The San Diego Padres have seen some great players come through the organization over the last few years, with the team finding all sorts of success on the field. But one of the more impactful players to put on the Padres jersey has been ace left-hander Blake Snell. Snell was traded to the Padres ahead of the 2021 season, and upon his arrival, he made his presence felt in San Diego. The left-hander was the ace of the staff for three years, even winning the National League Cy Young award in 2023. The veteran put together a strong 2023 campaign for San Diego, posting an ERA of 2.25 over 32 starts for the team. Snell put the Padres on his back during this year, even though the team ended up missing the postseason. So when Snell left the team in free agency, the Padres lost a major piece to their starting rotation. The left-hander now plays for the rival Los Angeles Dodgers, and the Padres could end up facing off against their former ace in the first series between the rivals this season.…