Youngest MLB Catcher Debuting | San Diego Padres News

The Padres just called up 20-year-old catcher Ethan Salas, making him MLB’s youngest player ever — and the youngest catcher to debut since Hall of Famer Iván “Pudge” Rodríguez. While he struggled in his debut (0-for-4 with 2 Ks), the Padres aren’t expecting instant stardom. They’re hoping he can find his groove and provide solid, consistent production as they push for a wild-card spot. His breakout came in 2026, when he dominated in the minors — now, the pressure is on him to bring that energy to the big leagues without the spotlight of Soto or Trout. 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/2442ace624b7a457