Because of a rash of injuries and trades that have triggered the latest rebuild in San Diego, the only active pitchers in the organization longer than Rule-5 draftee Luis Perdomo are relievers Brandon Maurer, Leonel Campos and Ryan Buchter.
Of course, the 23-year-old right-hander may one day – like legitimately – grow into a leading role here.
Take Tuesday’s start in a 3-2 loss to the Brewers.
Perdomo allowed a career-high 10 hits, but avoided just enough hard contact to walk off the mound with his fifth quality start in his last seven trips to the mound.