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sports1 month ago•48 min saved

Padres Promote Ethan Salas, Youngest MLB Call-Up in 2026

San Diego promoted 20-year-old catching prospect Ethan Salas to the majors, designating his contract and moving Rengifo to the 60-day IL to open a roster spot while recalling Jhony Brito for bullpen depth; Salas would be the youngest MLB player this season and, if catching, the youngest catcher since Iván Rodríguez in 1991, marking a significant rebound year that positions him as the Padres’ marquee prospect while keeping him rookie-eligible in 2027.

via MLB Trade Rumors|

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sports1 year ago•3 min saved

Red Sox Set to Acquire Pitcher Garrett Crochet in Blockbuster Trade

The Boston Red Sox are reportedly acquiring left-handed pitcher Garrett Crochet from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for a package including catching prospect Kyle Teel, outfielder Braden Montgomery, infielder Chase Meidroth, and pitcher Wikelman Gonzalez. Crochet, who had a strong 2024 season with a 3.58 ERA and a high strikeout rate, will bolster the Red Sox rotation. The White Sox continue their rebuild after a record 121-loss season, gaining promising prospects in return.

via CBS Sports|

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sports3 years ago•1 min saved

Padres Fast-Track 17-Year-Old Catching Prospect Ethan Salas to Double-A

The San Diego Padres have promoted 17-year-old catching prospect Ethan Salas to Double-A, making him the youngest player to appear in a Double-A game this season. Salas, who signed with the Padres for $5.6 million in January, has shown promise both defensively and offensively. Despite his recent struggles at the High-A level, the Padres believe Salas is ready for the challenge of Double-A, a level that separates legitimate prospects from pretenders.

via CBS Sports|

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sports3 years ago•1 min saved

Pirates and Orioles Set to Promote Top Prospects to the Majors

The Pittsburgh Pirates are promoting catching prospect Endy Rodríguez to the majors, along with infielder Liover Peguero, ahead of their series against the Cleveland Guardians. Rodríguez, ranked as the second-best prospect in the Pirates' system, has had a strong season in Triple-A and will be making his big-league debut. The Pirates' recent youth movement also includes the call-ups of Henry Davis, Nick Gonzales, and Carmen Mlodzinski.

via CBS Sports|

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