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Good Morning San Diego: September cameo proves Padres’ Ethan Salas has all the tools

The San Diego Padres’ call-up of Ethan Salas was a brilliant decision. It gave the Friar Faithful a sneak peek at what 2027 might hold. Salas is a lock for next season’s Opening Day lineup. The young catcher offers an…

By Thomas Conroy · Gaslamp Ball

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 1:30 PM

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Gaslamp Ball argues Ethan Salas proved during his September cameo that he is ready for the Padres' starting role.
The writer expects Salas to serve as San Diego's starting catcher on Opening Day in 2027.
Salas batted .256 with two home runs and five RBI across 40 major-league plate appearances.

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Gaslamp Ball argues that catcher Ethan Salas proved he has all the tools to succeed following a 16-game September cameo with the San Diego Padres. The writer considers the young catcher a lock to start on Opening Day in 2027 despite some expected rookie growing pains.

Salas batted .256 with two home runs, five RBI, and a 22.5% strikeout rate over 40 plate appearances. Defensively, the 2026 Minor League Defensive Player of the Year posted a .983 fielding percentage across 15 games behind the plate.

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