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Padres' Catching Future Uncertain Amid Rising Prospects

12/2/2025

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Luis Campusano, once viewed as the Padres' future catcher, remains uncertain at 27 after a year without playing time.
Padres' top prospect Ethan Salas missed a year due to injury but was expected to be impactful.
Padres have invested in high school catching prospects, and Lamar King Jr. and Ty Harvey remain notable.
Rodolfo Duran posted a career-high OPS of .847 in 2025 and plays in the Dominican winter league.

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Story summary

Luis Campusano, once viewed as the Padres' future catcher, remains uncertain at 27 after a year without playing time.
Padres' top prospect Ethan Salas missed a year due to injury but was expected to be impactful.
Padres have invested in high school catching prospects, and Lamar King Jr. and Ty Harvey remain notable.
Rodolfo Duran posted a career-high OPS of .847 in 2025 and plays in the Dominican winter league.