| Date | News |
| 12/01/25 | 2026 prospect preview: Catchers to watch in the Padres’ farm system. Ethan Salas didn’t play much in 2025, but two high school draftees offer upside at the position. Source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/12/01/ca... |
| 12/01/25 | Catchers to watch in the Padres’ farm system. Ethan Salas didn’t play much in 2025, but two high school draftees offer upside at the position Source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/12/01/ca... |
| 11/12/25 | Padres notes: For starters; Ruben Niebla’s new role, title; Ethan Salas update. The Padres' No.1 need, far and away, is adding multiple starting, and they are still considering moving a higher-leverage reliever to the rotation. Source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/11/11/pa... |
| 11/11/25 | Padres notes: For starters; Ruben Niebla’s new role, title; Ethan Salas update. The Padres' No.1 need, far and away, is adding multiple starting, and they are still considering moving a higher-leverage reliever to the rotation. Source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/11/11/pa... |
| 8/13/25 | Padres' top prospect Ethan Salas drops nearly 60 spots in latest ranking. The San Diego Padres' top prospect, Ethan Salas, drops nearly 60 spots in the latest MLB Pipeline top 100 prospect ranking. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/padres-top-prospe... |
| 8/11/25 | Padres Notes: Ethan Salas Injury Update, Mason Miller Talks Moving to Rotation, Massive Series Win. Padres Notes: Ethan Salas Injury Update, Mason Miller Talks Moving to Rotation, Massive Series Win Nelson Espinal | 9 Hours Ago Aug 9, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres relief pitcher Mason Miller (22) throws a pitch during the eighth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: David Frerker-Imagn Images / David Frerker-Imagn Images In this story: San Diego Padres The San Diego Padres got a massive series win against the Boston Red Sox on Sunday, beating the American League East team 6-2. In other news, relief pitcher Mason Miller addressed a potential move to the starting rotation after getting traded to the Padres at the deadline. The Padres beat up on Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/padres/san-diego-padres-new... |
| 8/10/25 | Padres Receive Major Injury Update on Top Prospect Ethan Salas. San Diego Padres top prospect Ethan Salas has been sidelined with a back injury, leaving him out for months. Salas has been off the field since April, though medical personnel have finally cleared the catcher to get back behind the plate. Considering how much time the young catcher has already missed, president of baseball operations A.J. Preller, made it clear that the organization will find additional at-bats for the prospect. “He's going to be able to catch up in at-bats,” Preller told the San Diego Union-Tribune. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/padres/san-diego-padres-new... |
| 7/11/25 | Padres minors: Miguel Mendez’s career night, Ethan Salas trending right. Padres pitching prospect Miguel Mendez spun a career-high seven shutout innings in Fort Wayne's win Source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/07/11/pa... |
| 7/08/25 | Padres Relievers Drawing Major Interest as Trade Deadline Nears. The San Diego Padres know that in order to add to their major league roster between now and the July 31 trade deadline, they will need to subtract from somewhere in the organization. It goes without saying that any team would like to add one or both of the Padres' two most prized minor league prospects, catcher Ethan Salas and shortstop Leo De Vries. Salas, 19, and De Vries, 18, are consensus Top-50 prospects who could blow up the deadline if the Padres decide to part with either player in a trade. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/padres/san-diego-padres-new... |
| 7/07/25 | Padres' Ethan Salas Shockingly Named Top Player Expected to Be Traded at Deadline. Baseball executives believe San Diego Padres catching prospect Ethan Salas is one of the most likely top prospects to be traded before the 2025 deadline, per Jim Bowden of The Athletic. "A.J. Preller and the Padres are always looking to make a splash at the trade deadline and are never afraid to trade their top prospects," Bowden writes. "...I doubt the Padres will trade [Salas] unless they can get an All-Star major leaguer in return who could help them win during this key window for their roster." Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/padres/san-diego-padres-new... |
| 6/16/25 | Padres trade idea ships No. 2 prospect for immediate impacts. A postseason team three of the last five seasons, the Padres have one of the more talented rosters in baseball, but have not broken through for that marquee World Series or even pennant-winning campaign. This current iteration is another solid team, sitting at 39-31 and just three games back of the Los Angeles Dodgers for the National League West lead. San Diego should find itself in a comfortable position at this year's trade deadline and could look to bolster its roster in a win-now move. Jim Bowden of The Athletic listed the Padres' catching prospect, Ethan Salas, as a potential target for the Tampa Bay Rays. Source: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/san-diego-padr... |
| 6/15/25 | Padres Top Prospect Linked to AL East Contender in Potential Blockbuster Trade. San Diego Padres No. 2 prospect Ethan Salas is one of several potential targets The Athletic's Jim Bowden believes the Tampa Bay Rays should pursue before the trade deadline. Bowden says the Rays are in need of a catcher with some offensive capabilities, and it is showing in their performances so far this season. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/padres/san-diego-padres-new... |
| 5/17/25 | When Will Padres' Ethan Salas Return From Significant Back Injury?. San Diego Padres president of baseball operations and general manager A.J. Preller revealed catching prospect Ethan Salas has a stress reaction in his lower back, and will remain sidelined until July. The Padres' No. 2 prospect and No. 29 prospect in MLB landed on the injured list April 26, but has not played since April 17. The 18-year-old currently plays with Double-A San Antonio and is projected to reach the major leagues in 2027. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/padres/san-diego-padres-new... |
| 5/13/25 | Padres Top Prospect Has Back Injury, Will Miss Significant Time. In a significant blow to the San Diego Padres' farm system, the team's top prospect is expected to miss a considerable portion of the season, likely returning at some point in July. Catcher Ethan Salas is dealing with a stress reaction in his lower back, which has kept him out since April 17, when he had to leave a game that day for a pinch runner due to the back pain he experienced. It was not until April 26 that he was placed on the injured list due to a lack of progress in his back rehabilitation at the Padres' complex in Arizona. Padres president of baseball operations A.J. Preller believes that the injury will not linger in the long term; rather, the real disappointment stems from his lack of playing time and, therefore, development time this season in Double-A. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/padres/san-diego-padres-new... |
| 5/13/25 | Back injury to sideline Padres catching prospect Ethan Salas into July. Ethan Salas dealing with a stress reaction in lower back, has not played for Double-A San Antonio since April 17 Source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/05/12/ba... |
| 5/12/25 | Back injury to sideline Padres catching prospect Ethan Salas into July. Ethan Salas dealing with a stress reaction in lower back, has not played for Double-A San Antonio since April 17 Source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/05/12/ba... |
| 5/02/25 | Padres Top Prospect Placed on Injured List. San Diego Padres prospect Ethan Salas has been placed on the injured list while playing for the Double-A affiliate in San Antonio. Salas is a catcher ranked No. 2 among Padres prospects by MLB.com and was slashing .188/.325/219 at the Double-A level. The estimated future value of Salas is 55, a projection metric that ranges from 20 to 80, indicating that he will be an above-average player at catcher, FanGraphs projects. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/padres/san-diego-padres-new... |
| 3/14/25 | Padres prospects lose to Athletics in Spring Breakout game. USD's Jack Costello breaks up a no-hitter; catcher Ethan Salas has two hits and throws out a runner on the bases Source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/03/14/pa... |
| 3/08/25 | Fast track: What Ethan Salas, Leo De Vries can learn inside Padres’ clubhouse. If Padres top prospects make it to the majors before their 21st birthday, they'll have plenty of examples to lean on Source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/03/08/fa... |
| 3/07/25 | Padres Notes: Friars Make Major Roster Move, New Signing Doesn't Want to Be in Minor Leagues. Padres Notes: Friars Make Major Roster Move, New Signing Doesn't Want to Be in Minor Leagues Noah Camras | 2 Hours Ago Feb 23, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; San Diego Padres catcher Ethan Salas (90) looks on against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the second inning at Camelback Ranch-Glendale. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images / Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images In this story: San Diego Padres The San Diego Padres made their first round of spring training cuts on Thursday, reassigning a total of 11 players to minor league camp. Among the 11 players sent to minor league camp were top prospects Ethan Salas and Leo De Vries. In other Padres news, the team's latest signing made it clear he didn't Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/padres/san-diego-padres-new... |