Ethan Salas: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / March 13

Leodalis De Vries and Ethan Salas highlight 2025 San Diego Padres Spring Breakout roster

Friars have 15 of their top 30 prospects on the roster The 2025 MLB Spring Breakout is a four-day event showcasing baseball’s top minor-league prospects competing against one another.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 11

Padres May Not Wait Long to Promote Ethan Salas, Leo De Vries to Majors

The San Diego Padres have seen many exciting updates this spring while fans can look to the future with more confidence than ever before. Two major pillars of the Padres farm — shortstop Leodalis De Vries and catcher Ethan Salas — have shown flashes during the Cactus League that should spark excitement from Friar Faithful.

Miami Marlins News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 9

Miami Marlins Top Prospect Andrew Salas to Be Youngest Player at Spring Breakout

Andrew Salas just turned 17 years old last week, and he is already being ushered into the spotlight. The Miami Marlins, along with every other team across MLB, announced their roster for Spring Breakout on Thursday.

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San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 8

Padres' Ethan Salas Could Be Similar to Dodgers All-Star Catcher, Says Insider

The catcher of the future for the San Diego Padres is 18-year-old Ethan Salas. With baseball in his DNA, the Padres' No. 2 overall prospect has impressed the Friars from the farm system and is making waves in High-A, where he spent all of last season.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / March 7

Padres catchers continue to be an area of weakness on offense

Four catching candidates struggling this spring The San Diego Padres are a team in waiting. They are waiting for their catcher of the future, Ethan Salas, to get the experience and show the growth that will allow San Diego to add him to the big league roster.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 7

Padres Notes: Friars Make Major Roster Move, New Signing Doesn't Want to Be in Minor Leagues

The San Diego Padres made their first round of spring training cuts on Thursday, reassigning a total of 11 players to minor league camp. Among the 11 players sent to minor league camp were top prospects Ethan Salas and Leo De Vries.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / March 6

Padres prospect update as minor league camp begins

Leo DeVries and Ethan Salas reassigned to minors Shortstop Leodalis DeVries and catcher Ethan Salas, the Padres No. 1 and No. 2 prospects, were reassigned to minor league camp in preparation for the Padres Spring Breakout game.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / March 1

Fernando Tatis Jr. returns, Ethan Salas shines

Padres fall to Mariners under the lights The first 2025 Cactus League game under the lights for the San Diego Padres also served as the spring debut for superstar right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / February 24

The wait for Ethan Salas and Leodalis De Vries may not be too long

The two teenage phenoms’ estimated MLB arrival date may change by the end of spring training. The first weekend of spring training games has shown the future of the San Diego Padres looks bright.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / February 14

Padres catching position in a holding pattern until the arrival of Ethan Salas

Diaz and Maldonado will compete for the 2025 starting catcher job Ethan Salas is a teenager and will remain so for the next 15 months and two weeks. He was the prize of the 2023 international free agent class.

San Diego Padres News / CBSSports.com / February 12

San Diego Padres top prospects 2025: Farm system holds promise if you can just wait for the teenagers

Teenage catcher Ethan Salas leads the pack

MLB News / Yardbarker / February 10

NL rising stars: 18-year-old Padres catcher, 22-year-old Cubs OF provide hope

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San Diego Padres News / Minor League Baseball on SI / February 8

San Diego Padres Invite Top Prospects Leodalis De Vries, Ethan Salas to Spring Training

The San Diego Padres officially extended 28 non-roster invitations to spring training on Friday, some of which went to the top young talent in their farm system.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / February 5

San Diego Padres top prospects heading into 2025

A pitcher-heavy list but the top two are potential up-the-middle stars The Padres have used much of their prospect capital over the past few years to acquire major league talent.

San Diego Padres News / Minor League Baseball on SI / February 3

San Diego Padres Top Prospect Ethan Salas Training With Batting Champion Luis Arráez

Ethan Salas may still only be 18 years old, but the up-and-coming catcher is doing everything in his power to stay on a big-league track. Salas is ranked as the No.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 21

The Padres Have a New Best Prospect, Per the Latest Rankings

The San Diego Padres have a new top-ranked prospect, according to Baseball America. On Monday, the publication unveiled its updated list of the Padres' top 10 prospects, with shortstop Leodalis De Vries climbing to the top spot, surpassing catcher Ethan Salas as the organization’s top minor league talent.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 3

Padres' Ethan Salas Could Join Elite Company in the Very Near Future

The San Diego Padres hold one of the most talented young prospects in the minor leagues in catcher Ethan Salas. The Padres signed Salas as an international free agent in 2023 on a $5.6 million deal.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 1

Padres Top Prospect Unpacks Struggles in First Full Year as Pro

Ethan Salas has been on the fast track to the Major Leagues since signing a $5.6 million contract as an international free agent from Venezuela in Jan.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 23

Padres Farm Director Discusses Ethan Salas' Progression in 2024

San Diego Padres prospect Ethan Salas spent his first year of professional baseball in four different cities in four states. The catching prospect went from the Padres' training facility in Peoria, Ariz., to Lake Elsinore, Calif., to Fort Wayne, Ind., to San Antonio, Texas.

San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 11

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San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 21

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San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / February 9, 2024

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San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / August 20, 2023

17-year-old Padres prospect continues remarkable rise through system

One of baseball's most intriguing young prospects, San Diego Padres 17-year-old catcher Ethan Salas, made another jump up the minor league ranks on Sunday.

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