The San Diego Padres' No. 1 prospect, catcher Ethan Salas, is moving one step closer to the big leagues. The Padres gave Salas a $5.6 million bonus when he signed with the franchise as an international free agent in 2023. Will 2026 end up being Ethan Salas' best season in the minors? Mar 26, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres catcher Ethan Salas (88) looks on during the ninth inning against the Seattle Mariners at Petco Park.