San Diego Padres evaluate prospect Ethan Salas amid roster changes

The San Diego Padres are evaluating the potential promotion of top catching prospect Ethan Salas. The 20-year-old, who signed with the organization for $5.6 million, is nearing readiness for the major leagues. While the Padres currently possess a strong catching group including Luis Campusano and Freddy Fermin, team officials indicate they will consider calling Salas up in the near future, potentially during roster expansion.

In related roster moves, the Padres have released right-handed reliever Misael Tamarez. Tamarez, a former prospect who most recently played for the Triple-A El Paso Chihuahuas, enters free agency following a season where he posted a 6.14 ERA in 31 games.