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Ethan Salas becomes youngest MLB catcher in 35 years

Padres prospect made his debut at 20 years, 93 days old

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 31 min read
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Padres top prospect Ethan Salas became the youngest player to catch in an MLB game since Ivan Rodriguez, making his debu

What happened: Salas made his major league debut Wednesday night after San Diego called up its top prospect. He became the youngest player to catch in an MLB game since 1991.

Why it matters: The Padres rookie joins the roster during the season's final month, giving San Diego another catching option.

What to watch: Watch how often Salas starts behind the plate as San Diego closes its September schedule.

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