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Ethan Salas, the youngest catcher in MLB since 1991, just made his big league debut with the Padres — a whirlwind ride that included a last-minute flight and missing the first pitch, but he’s already soaking it all in. Signed as a top international prospect, Salas was fast-tracked through the minors despite early struggles and a 2025 injury setback. Now healthy and hitting over .290 with a solid on-base rate, he’s ready to contribute as a backup catcher and left-handed bat in a tight NL Wild Card race. The Padres are easing him in, letting him pinch-hit and maybe DH against righties, while Salas stays focused on winning every day — no pressure, just pure baseball joy.

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