The Padres signed right-hander Walker Buehler to a minor-league contract in February, allowing him to get his career back on the right track. However, landing in San Diego revealed plenty of information that dates back to as late as 2012, and it goes to show how this upcoming stint could be a full-circle moment for the 31-year-old.
In the 2012 MLB Draft, the Padres selected a pair of starting pitchers very early on in left-hander Max Friend and right-hander Zach Eflin. However, neither of the two ended up pitching a single inning for San Diego, as they ended up getting traded elsewhere.