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Padres scratch Ethan Salas from NLDS Game 2 lineup against Brewers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 8:50 PM

Last updated Oct 4, 2026

Padres scratch Ethan Salas from NLDS Game 2 lineup against Brewers

Summary

The San Diego Padres are facing the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 2 of the NLDS on October 4. Initially, Ethan Salas was expected to make history as the youngest player to DH in a postseason game at 20, but manager Craig Stammen made a last-minute decision to scratch him from the lineup. Gavin Sheets will take on the DH role instead. Salas debuted in the MLB this season, appearing in 16 games and recording 10 hits and two home runs. While his playoff debut will not happen today, he may have other opportunities before the series concludes.

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Key Details

•Padres play Brewers in NLDS Game 2 on October 4.
•Ethan Salas was initially included in the lineup.
•Craig Stammen decided to scratch Salas before the game.
•Gavin Sheets will DH for the Padres.
•Salas made his MLB debut this season with 10 hits.

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8:50 PMYahoo Sports — Padres’ Craig Stammen flip-flops on Ethan Salas history with last-minute Game 2 lineup decision

What they're saying

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The San Diego Padres are set to take on the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 2 of the NLDS at 4 p.m. EST. Initial reports had Ethan Salas in the lineup for the club, which would be a historic moment in MLB history. But manager Craig Stammen seemingly changed his mind with the game about to start. If Salas played this game, he would be the youngest player […] The post Padres’ Craig Stammen flip-flops on Ethan Salas history with last-minute Game 2 lineup decision appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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