Young Catcher Shines in Triple-A | San Diego Padres News

Young catcher Ethan Salas is crushing it in Triple-A El Paso, hitting over .370 with a slugging percentage near .700, already tallying 3 homers and 20 RBIs — all while being the youngest player in the league by four years. Despite a small sample size and inevitable league adjustments, his power surge — fueled by added height, weight, and a revamped approach after last season’s back injury — is making waves. Meanwhile, the Padres’ minor league system churns with roster shuffles: pitchers released, draft picks activated, players moving up or down. While El Paso struggles overall, Salas shines as their bright spot. In San Antonio, outfielder Alex McCoy’s promotion has sparked immediate impact with extra-base hits. With just a month left in the season, every move counts as the Padres continue their relentless development pipeline from DSL to AAA. 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/3e3ce208f2361562