Padres Promote Top Prospect Ethan Salas

The San Diego Padres have promoted 20-year-old catcher Ethan Salas from Triple-A El Paso to the major league roster. As the organization's No. 1 prospect, Salas becomes the youngest active player in MLB and the youngest catcher to reach the majors since Ivan 'Pudge' Rodriguez. The move is a strategic effort to bolster the Padres' lineup during their critical September wild-card race, reflecting the team's high confidence in his immediate readiness.