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Top Prospect Ethan Salas Debuts with Padres and Makes MLB History in the Process
The Padres promoted their top catching prospect after he hit .296 with 10 home runs in 96 games across Double-A and Triple-A.
- On Tuesday, the San Diego Padres selected 20-year-old catcher Ethan Salas from Triple-A El Paso, making him the youngest active player in the major leagues; he debuts against the Cincinnati Reds.
- Padres manager Craig Stammen praised Salas as a "very mature kid" who signed for a record $5.6 million bonus in 2023, progressing through the system despite missing most of 2025 due to a back injury.
- Over 96 games this year, Salas slashed.296/.374/.448 with 10 home runs; his contact rate exceeds 90% while his 25.5% chase rate stays below the MLB average.
- San Diego recalled right-hander Jhony Brito and transferred Luis Rengifo to the 60-day injured list, supporting the team's wild-card pursuit with a half-game lead over the Arizona Diamondbacks.
- Retaining rookie eligibility for the 2027 season, Salas could earn the organization a first-round pick in the 2028 MLB Draft if he wins the National League Rookie of the Year Award.
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San Diego Padres Announce Ethan Salas Decision Ahead of MLB Debut vs. Reds
Ethan Salas’ long-awaited debut has finally come. The 20-year-old catcher will start in the series finale against the Cincinnati Reds, batting sixth in the San Diego Padres‘ lineup. Ethan Salas makes his Major League debut! pic.twitter.com/4S8H7WyA4i — San Diego Padres (@Padres) September 2, 2026 Salas has been a top prospect in the Padres’ system since […]
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Padres' promising prospect, catcher Ethan Salas (20), made his major league debut on the 2nd (3rd Japan time) in an away game against the Reds...
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