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Padres promote 17-year-old Ethan Salas to next level – NBC 7 San Diego
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Padres promote Ethan Salas, 17-year-old catching prospect in first pro season, to Double-A
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Padres promote 17-year-old Ethan Salas to next level – NBC 7 San Diego
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