Padres call up top prospect Ethan Salas for September stretch run
The 20-year-old catcher joins San Diego as the youngest player in MLB, arriving after a strong Double-A and Triple-A run in 2026.
Ethan Salas, a highly touted Padres catching prospect, has been called up as part of the September roster expansion. The 20-year-old is currently the youngest player in MLB and is expected to see real playing time. Salas had a strong 2026 season across Double-A and Triple-A after missing most of 2025 with injury. The Padres are chasing an NL wild-card spot, giving Salas a high-stakes debut environment.
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