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Ethan Salas Progressing Slowly, Return Timetable Uncertain
San Diego Padres catching prospect Ethan Salas (back), who was diagnosed in May with a stress reaction in his lower back, is healing slower than expected, and it's unclear when he'll be able to return to action. The Padres' second-ranked prospect (MLB No. 22) has not played in a game since April 17, and it is looking more and more like a lost season. The 19-year-old played in only 10 games at Double-A San Antonio earlier this year, going 6-for-32 (.188) with a 6:5 BB:K and two steals. The left-handed slugger has solid hit and power tools, but he'll likely need to put them on display in 2026 in order to make a push for Triple-A. The 6-foot-1 backstop could debut in the majors in 2027, so dynasty managers will want to keep an eye on his progress over the remainder of the season and into next year.
Source: Kyle Glaser
Source: Kyle Glaser
