Ethan Salas impressive in Triple-A while Padres adjust minor league roster

Ethan Salas, the San Diego Padres' top prospect, is performing well with Triple-A El Paso following his promotion on July 29. In nine games, Salas has hit.333 with 12 RBI and two home runs. His catching skills have been noted as advanced, although he has faced challenges with a 20% caught stealing rate. Amid these developments, the Padres have made several roster adjustments to integrate new signings and manage their minor league system. Notable transactions include the promotion of Andrew Thurman and the acquisition of Hunter Stratton, while several players have been released or demoted. Padres management must now consider whether to promote Salas to the major league roster in September as the regular season nears its conclusion.

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