Padres Call Up Youngest Catcher Ever | MLB News

San Diego’s bold move to call up 20-year-old catching phenom Ethan Salas—set to become the youngest catcher in MLB since Ivan Rodriguez—marks a major leap for the Padres’ young core. Signed for $5.6M as a Latin American international, Salas battled injuries and Double-A struggles before exploding at Triple-A El Paso with elite hitting and plate discipline. His left-handed bat fits perfectly in a playoff-hungry lineup, and while his MLB debut is uncertain, he’s already positioning himself for a roster spot—or even an Opening Day start next year.

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