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Padres’ Ethan Salas in lineup for Game 2, set to become MLB’s youngest postseason catcher

San Diego catcher Ethan Salas is stepping into the starting lineup for Game 2 of the NL Wild Card Series against Chicago, making him the youngest player to ever catch in a major league postseason game. Manager Craig Stammen penciled the twenty-year-old prospect into the seventh spot in the batting order at Petco Park, pairing him with starting pitcher Nick Pivetta.

Salas earned his spot on the twenty-six-man postseason roster following a late-season surge that included a multi-homer performance and strong defensive reviews. The left-handed hitting youngster joins the club as they look to secure another victory and advance past their opponent this weekend.

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