Salas Surges as Padres Push for Playoffs | San Diego Padres News

San Diego’s top prospect Ethan Salas, a 20-year-old catcher slashing over .300 with a near-perfect OPS in Triple-A, is being called up as the Padres cling to the final Wild Card spot by half a game. His elite defense and left-handed bat offer immediate value—especially as a late-game weapon or designated hitter—and his lack of MLB scouting gives him an edge. With the Padres facing the Diamondbacks in their season finale, Salas could be the spark that tips the balance toward October. 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/4db62ab24098562b