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#21 · April 18, 2025, 10:04 am
From today's DFR ...
It took 10 games, but Ethan Salas finally logged his first extra-base hit of the season with an opposite-field double to left-center in the bottom of the sixth. While it’s been far from perfect start at the dish for Salas, even with the early struggles, the 18-year-old Salas has still reached base safely in six straight games. His elite feel for the zone also continues to shine through as he sports a 14.6% walk rate, well above league average.
#22 · April 23, 2025, 9:12 am
From Week In Review ...
Ethan Salas had only 11 plate appearances on the week, going 1-for-8 with a double and two walks. He left Thursday night’s game after coming up a bit hobbled running the bases and did not return to the lineup over the weekend. His health will obviously be a key storyline to watch. Even with a wRC+ of only 75 and .118 batting average, Salas is still taking good at-bats and reaching base thanks to a 14.6% walk rate. He has more walks (6) than strikeouts (5) on the season.
#23 · September 10, 2025, 2:57 pm
This was a month ago ... so ... what's up???
#24 · September 10, 2025, 3:49 pm
Named to the Peoria Arizona Fall League team today.
#25 · October 6, 2025, 11:26 am
I can understand the Padres being very careful with the recovery for Salas in an effort to minimize any chance of a re-occurance ... short term or long term. Also, all back stress fractures are not the same ... so a bit in the dark there. Typically back stress fractures have about a 90% success to a return to full activity.
However, have to worry. The initial 3 month projection for return is in line with the "normal" healing timeline ... but we are now pushing towards 6 months.
Essentially he has lost development for 1 year ... but he is still very young so health is more critical than rapid development ... so no issue with not pushing him.
Was ticketed for the AZ Fall league but since pulled. Any idea if he is working on baseball activities in the Padres' instructs? Hope he is full recovered for the start of a 2026 MiL season.
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#27 · May 6, 2026, 12:25 pm
BA sez ...
Ethan Salas, C, Padres: The Ethan Salas Redemption Tour is in full swing. After a lost year in 2025, the resurgent backstop is back with a vengeance. Still one of the youngest players in Double-A, Salas opened San Antonio's series with Midland by going 3-for-5 with a double—his sixth of the year—as well as a run and an RBI. He's also caught 6 of 31 attempted basestealers (19.4%). It's still early, but Salas looks like he's well on the way to recapturing the magic he showed in the early days of his career.
#28 · May 13, 2026, 9:42 pm
From today's DFR ...
Ethan Salas only had one hit but he made it count. He slammed yet another homer – his sixth of the year in the victory. The 19-year-old has re-established himself as one of the top prospects in baseball with his power surge at the plate. The prized catcher has three homers this month, and he is carrying a May slash-line of .324/.409/.649. Salas is already outstanding defensively, but with his raw power starting to play in games, he could be a candidate for the big league team at some point this season
#29 · June 2, 2026, 2:16 pm
From the Week in Review ...
The most consistent Mission over the last five weeks has been Ethan Salas. While he has cooled off slightly from the last week in April, when he posted a 1.370 OPS, Salas has kept getting on base and smashing balls over 110 mph. Salas has not gone more than seven at-bats without a hit all year. This week was no different as Salas went 8-for-20, with two doubles a home run, four runs, and six RBI. Not only is Salas making excellent contact, but over his last seven starts, Salas has struck out only twice in 29 at-bats. With his next stolen base, Salas will set a new career high with 11.
#30 · July 23, 2026, 1:24 pm
Fangraphs has Ethan Salas all the way up to #12 on their just released prospect list
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