Padres prospect Harvey — with help from Salas — developing behind the plate in AFL

San Diego Padres catching prospect Ty Harvey is using his time with the Peoria Javelinas in the Arizona Fall League to recover lost developmental reps following an injury-plagued season. The 2025 fifth-round pick missed substantial playing time at Single-A Lake Elsinore due to a hamstring injury and a broken left hand before returning to help the team secure a California League championship.

Harvey credited fellow young catcher Ethan Salas with offering vital guidance on navigating rehabilitation and trusting himself as a professional backstop. While Harvey has faced early struggles at the plate in Arizona, San Diego remains encouraged by his raw power and defensive progression alongside several other Padres prospects competing in the AFL.