Scouting Report: Ruben Salinas
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Summary
Ethan Salas, a 19-year-old catcher prospect for the San Diego Padres, has made a remarkable comeback in 2026 after a lost 2025 season due to a lower back stress reaction. After dropping out of MLB's Top 100 prospects list, Salas has re-entered at No. 99 following an impressive start to the 2026 minor league season. Playing for Double-A San Antonio, he is hitting .322/.398/.567 with 5 home runs and 17 RBIs across 26-28 games, posting a .965-.989 OPS. The Padres organization has chosen to keep him in the minors for continued development rather than promoting him to fill the catching void created by Luis Campusano's foot injury. Salas has also shown defensive improvement, catching 6 of 31 attempted basestealers (19.4%). At only 19 years old, he is one of the youngest players in Double-A and is projected to reach the majors in 2027.
Strengths
- Strong offensive performance in 2026 with .322 average and .965+ OPS
- Re-entered MLB Top 100 prospects list at No. 99
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