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San Diego Padres · Catcher
At just 20 years old, this catching prospect remains several years away from meaningful fantasy relevance at the major league level, as he continues development in the minor leagues with the San Antonio Missions organization. Salas showed promise early in his career with a CAL Player of the Month award and MiLB.com Organization All-Star selection in 2023, highlighting his potential to eventually contribute across the counting stats once he reaches the majors. Fantasy managers should view him as a long-term stash rather than someone who will impact 2026 lineups, though his youth and pedigree suggest he could eventually develop into a productive fantasy asset if his bat continues to progress through the minor league system. The timeline for major league opportunity remains unclear, making him a name to monitor in dynasty leagues while avoiding in traditional season-long formats for now.
Ethan Salas makes history with two homers as youngest catcher
Ethan Salas became the youngest catcher in MLB history in 35 years to hit two home runs in a single game, accomplishing the feat in his recent performance. Both of Salas' homers marked the first of his major league career, demonstrating his impressive power potential early on. The Padres utilized the young catcher to bolster their postseason push.
Sep 17, 2026
Ethan Salas Records First MLB Hit with Triple
San Francisco Giants catching prospect Ethan Salas, just 20 years old, recorded his first Major League hit on Sunday in the form of a triple. The impressive debut hit from the young prospect suggests he could be a future fantasy contributor for the Giants.
Sep 14, 2026
Padres calling up prospect catcher Salas
The San Diego Padres will promote top prospect Ethan Salas to the major leagues, with the catcher making his debut Tuesday night against Cincinnati. Salas has been viewed as the franchise's catcher of the future since signing with the organization. This call-up marks an important development for the Padres' future at the position.
Sep 1, 2026
| Year | Team | G | PA | AB | AVG | HR | RBI | R | SB | K | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | San Diego Padres | 12 | 29 | 28 | .143 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 8 | .172 | .429 | .601 |
| Career | Totals | 12 | 29 | 28 | .143 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 8 | .172 | .429 | .601 |
Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand
| Year | Team | G | PA | AB | AVG | HR | RBI | R | SB | K | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 teams▼ | 66 | 290 | 254 | .248 | 9 | 41 | 40 | 5 | 75 | .331 | .421 | .752 |
| 2024 | Fort Wayne TinCaps | 111 | 469 | 412 | .206 | 4 | 53 | 38 | 10 | 98 | .288 | .311 | .599 |
| 2025 | San Antonio Missions | 10 | 41 | 32 | .188 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 5 | .325 | .219 | .544 |
| 2026 | 2 teams▼ | 96 | 405 | 348 | .296 | 10 | 61 | 54 | 17 | 58 | .374 | .448 | .822 |
| Career | Totals | 283 | 1205 | 1046 | .246 | 23 | 160 | 137 | 34 | 236 | .328 | .380 | .708 |
Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand
Current season · MLB only
| G | PA | AB | AVG | HR | RBI | R | SB | K | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 17 | 16 | .250 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 3 | .294 | .750 | 1.044 |
| G | PA | AB | AVG | HR | RBI | R | SB | K | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 29 | 28 | .143 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 8 | .172 | .429 | .601 |