Yes, Buehler might be a disingenuous comparison but I think he is a reminder than IP/S doesn’t necessarily lock you into a relief role. Palencia is racking up innings comparable to, if not greater, than most Latin American signings in their first two pro seasons but since he’s older, he’s already in high-A instead of in the complex leagues and under more scrutiny. He’s still got time to stretch out his pitches/start and innings/season, which he will have to if he wants to be a true starter in the bigs. A better comparison for him would likely be one of those older Latin IFA signees like Framber Valdez or Luis García with the Astros. As a side note, I think we on the outside as a whole tend to be too quick giving up on pitchers as starters, especially now as we have to contend with the lost pandemic season (the lost season didn’t affect Palencia but is something to consider with someone like Keegan Thompson).