Scouting Report: Andrew Saalfrank
Arizona Diamondbacks | RP
Overall
Summary
Ethan Salas, a 19-year-old catcher prospect for the San Diego Padres, has made a remarkable comeback in 2026 after missing most of 2025 due to a lower back stress reaction. After being dropped from MLB's Top 100 prospects list in 2025, Salas has re-entered the rankings at No. 99-100 following an impressive first month with Double-A San Antonio. He is hitting .322/.398/.567 with a .965 OPS, 5 home runs, and 17 RBIs in 26 games. The Padres have opted to keep him in the minors for continued development rather than promoting him to fill the catching void created by Luis Campusano's injury, demonstrating confidence in his long-term trajectory.
Strengths
- Re-entered MLB Top 100 prospects rankings after being dropped in 2025
- Exceptional early-season performance: .322 BA, .965 OPS in 26 games
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