Padres Fast-Track 17-Year-Old Catching Prospect Ethan Salas to Double-A
The San Diego Padres have promoted 17-year-old catching prospect Ethan Salas to Double-A, making him the youngest player to appear in a Double-A game this season. Salas, who signed with the Padres for $5.6 million in January, has shown promise both defensively and offensively. Despite his recent struggles at the High-A level, the Padres believe Salas is ready for the challenge of Double-A, a level that separates legitimate prospects from pretenders.