Padres Call Up Salas for Depth, Not Savior Role | San Diego Padres News

The Padres have called up 20-year-old catcher Ethan Salas, a top prospect poised to make an impact—but not as the savior. With veteran catchers Luis Campusano and Freddy Fermin already in the mix, Salas is more likely to provide left-handed bat depth off the bench. The move reflects a smart balance: adding youthful energy without overloading him with expectations. Comparisons are drawn to Xander Bogaerts’ early call-up, which led to a World Series win, but Salas is being coached to stay grounded, focusing on doing his best to help win games. His role will be flexible, shaped by team needs, and while he’s seen as the catcher of the future, the immediate goal is postseason success—not perfection. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/937f905ceffd3f69