Opposite dugout: Padres reside in NL West cellar, but on a winning streak

Manager: Andy Green (1st season)

Record: 29-42

Last 10 games: 4-6

Who to watch: 1B Wil Myers (.292 with 16 HR, 44 RBIs), RF Matt Kemp (15 HR, 47 RBIs), CF Melvin Upton Jr. (32 RBIs, 15 SB), RHP Fernando Rodney (14 saves, 0.00 ERA, 0.83 WHIP)

Season series vs. Orioles: First meeting (2-2 in 2013)

Pitching probables:

June 21: RHP Luis Perdomo vs. RHP Tyler Wilson, 7:05 p.m., MASN
June 22: RHP Erik Johnson vs. TBA, 7:05 p.m., MASN

Inside the Padres:

When the Padres hit Camden Yards for a two-game interleague series on Tuesday night, the Friars will be on a two-game winning streak and seeking their second three-game win binge of the season. For the most part, the 2016 campaign has been a disappointing one for San Diego, which is mired in last place in the National League West, 13 games under .500 and providing a challenge for first-year skipper Andy Green. The Padres have already shed some dead weight, dealing right-handed starter James Shields to the White Sox, and more moves could be coming for a team that only two winters ago seemed to be spending big in a determined effort to contend.

Aside from first baseman Wil Myers and right fielder Matt Kemp, the Padres don't feature a ton of offense. Oh, they're capable of stringing together some hits and scoring some runs, but they're also easy to pitch around. Myers, a one-time top outfield prospect who has already been traded twice, is hitting .292 with 16 homers and 44 RBIs, while Kemp is supplying power with 15 homers and 47 RBIs. Center fielder Melvin Upton Jr. (the Ray previously known as "B.J.") has made a nice rebound with nine homers, 32 RBIs and 15 stolen bases. But when your cleanup hitter is often utility infielder Yangervis Solarte - who has four homers and 21 RBIs - you don't have length to the lineup.

Right-hander Luis Perdomo, a Rule 5 pick of the Rockies from the Cardinals who was sold to the Padres, gets the nod in the opener of the two-game series. His 2-2 record and 8.79 ERA don't look too impressive, and the rookie has allowed seven homers in 42 innings over 18 games, including three starts. He's making the jump from the Single-A Florida State League, so some growing pains are to be expected. But Perdomo won his most recent start, tossing six innings of three-run, six-hit ball against the Marlins on June 15. Erik Johnson closes out the Friars' brief trip to Camden Yards, making his third start since the White Sox dealt him to San Diego as part of the package for Shields. Johnson has dropped all four of his 2016 starts - two for the White Sox, two for the Padres - and has given up five runs in each of his last three outings. Neither Padres starter has ever faced the Orioles.

Padres relievers have gone 11-9 and posted a 4.52 ERA, but no one could have seen the resurgence of closer Fernando Rodney coming. Signed as a free agent just before spring training started after posting a 4.74 ERA and 1.40 WHIP for the Mariners and Cubs last year - and blowing seven saves in 23 tries - Rodney has more than earned his $2 million salary and is again shooting celebratory arrows at imaginary targets. Nearly three months into the season, he's yet to allow an earned run, has converted all 14 of his save opportunities and has a stingy 0.83 WHIP.