San Diego Padres call up top prospect Ethan Salas from Triple-A
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Last updated Sep 1, 2026
The San Diego Padres promoted top prospect Ethan Salas to the major league roster on September 1. The 20-year-old catcher joins the team in Cincinnati for the conclusion of their series against the Reds. His promotion follows an impressive stint with the Triple-A El Paso Chihuahuas, where he posted a.326 batting average and a.949 OPS. Across 72 games in Double-A this season, Salas recorded seven home runs and 14 stolen bases. The team utilized the expansion of active rosters from 26 to 28 players to bring the organization's No. 1 prospect to the majors. Salas will return to Petco Park with the club for their upcoming homestand following the conclusion of the road trip.
- •The San Diego Padres promoted catcher Ethan Salas to the major league roster.
- •Salas will join the team in Cincinnati for two games against the Reds.
- •The promotion coincides with the expansion of MLB rosters to 28 players on September 1.
- •Salas hit.326 with three home runs during his time with Triple-A El Paso.
- •The player is currently ranked as the No. 23 prospect in baseball.
- 5:55 AMESPN MLB — Reports: Padres calling up catching phenom Salas
- 4:52 AMYahoo Sports — Padres news: San Diego calls up 20-year-old top prospect
- 4:34 AMYahoo Sports — Report: No. 23 Prospect in Baseball, Ethan Salas, Gets the Call
"The San Diego Padres are calling up top prospect Ethan Salas as rosters expand for September, giving the 20-year-old catcher his first opportunity in the major leagues during the club’s playoff push. Salas will join the Padres on Tuesday ahead of the second game of their three-game series against the Cincinnati Reds after San Diego opened the set […] The post Padres news: San Diego calls up 20-year-old top prospect appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"It's official. The San Diego Padres' No. 1 prospect, Ethan Salas, has been called up to the big leagues, per Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune. He will join the team in Cincinnati for the last two games of their series against the Reds before returning to Petco Park with the club for the …
"The Padres are calling up prospect Ethan Salas on Tuesday, who would be the youngest player to appear at catcher since Ivan Rodriguez.
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External links- ESPN MLBSep 1, 2026, 5:55 AMReports: Padres calling up catching phenom Salas
The Padres are calling up prospect Ethan Salas on Tuesday, who would be the youngest player to appear at catcher since Ivan Rodriguez.
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 4:52 AMPadres news: San Diego calls up 20-year-old top prospect
The San Diego Padres are calling up top prospect Ethan Salas as rosters expand for September, giving the 20-year-old catcher his first opportunity in the major leagues during the club’s playoff push. Salas will join the Padres on Tuesday ahead of the second game of their three-game series against the Cincinnati Reds after San Diego opened the set […] The post Padres news: San Diego calls up 20-year-old top prospect appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 4:34 AMReport: No. 23 Prospect in Baseball, Ethan Salas, Gets the Call
It's official. The San Diego Padres' No. 1 prospect, Ethan Salas, has been called up to the big leagues, per Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune. He will join the team in Cincinnati for the last two games of their series against the Reds before returning to Petco Park with the club for the …
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