Luis Patiño was called up to the major leagues on Tuesday, joining the Padres at the intersection of present and future.
A pitcher the organization thinks will be a special starter one day is evidently here to help the bullpen now.
A prospect is expected to bolster a contender.
“I feel blessed,” Patiño said Tuesday afternoon through interpreter David Longley. “The majority of prospects come up when the team is out of it or far away. That’s when they get their opportunity. I have to thank the Padres for bringing me up and giving me the opportunity to do well and help the team win.