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RECOMMENDED: El Paso Fire's Special Rescue team responds to vehicle off-road incident on Transmountain Sign up to receive the top interesting stories from in and around our community once daily to your inbox Dallas Salas is one step closer to accomplishing his big dreams after completing a master’s degree at age 20 bachelor's and master's degrees through ASU and ASU Prep he has his eyes on law school and medical school — both at ASU an Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation program offered through ASU Online “I honestly would not have been able to do any of my degrees without ASU Online I was able to have a lot of flexibility while still getting the full support of ASU,” Salas said and it allowed me to be able to persevere.” That support started in high school when he enrolled in ASU Prep Digital Salas credits it for providing a solid foundation for online learning while setting him up to be successful as he made the transition to college His decision to pursue a master’s in health care was shaped by his own experiences but often confronting what it looks like when that care falls short Salas battled leukemia while navigating homelessness Those experiences have made him even more resilient and steadfast in his determination to become a lawyer and eventually a neurosurgeon This program marked another significant step toward reaching those goals “The MHI was a great deep dive into health care and will help me when I'm a neurosurgeon to ensure I'm innovative and thoughtful about any policies I implement I want to make sure they are actually changing the world,” he said The program opened key doors, including an internship with the prestigious Mayo Clinic-ASU Medtech Accelerator Salas was able to work directly with health technology companies He also completed two capstone projects as part of the program instead of just one with two degrees behind him and even bigger dreams ahead Salas reflects on the lessons he has learned the mentors who guided him and what it means to keep going Question: Which professor taught you the most important lesson while at ASU Answer: Almost every professor in this program was absolutely amazing, but my top two are David Wallace and Mike Collins and he gave me such detailed comments and constructive feedback He took the time to provide additional resources to look into and was just really involved Professor Collins was there with me every single step of the way He really helped me solve some of my conflicts in taking classes and figuring out my schedule He also alerted me to so many of the opportunities within the program from the Medtech Accelerator internship to another internship within MHI developing pediatric wheelchair prototypes Q: What’s the best piece of advice you’d give to those still in school It is so crucial for students to understand that one bad grade does not define you whether it’s for the whole class or one assignment and I thought that was the end of the world because I had never gotten a C before It's not the end of the world; you're gonna be OK You just keep going and don't let anyone discourage you When you're going for high-achieving goals but persist with what’s best for you — because at the end of the day you've got to make the life that you want to live The other thing I’ll say is to find ways to take real breaks and now that they’ve announced ASU’s new School of Medicine and Advanced Medical Engineering I plan to continue on at ASU and apply to the medical program Q: If someone gave you $40 million to solve one problem on our planet A: I would want to address food insecurity and food deserts We have so many people who are being incarcerated for just stealing food I don't believe that people should ever have to steal food It is a basic human right to be able to feed yourself and I had my own experiences with food insecurity growing up Chantel Woodard is graduating with a master’s degree in forensic science from Arizona State University’s New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences and has been honored with the prestigious… College of Health Solutions Outstanding Graduate Student Emily Dow has grown into a highly accomplished doctoral student completing her PhD in exercise and nutritional sciences in just three… Medical studies graduate Mia Tarditi aims to support others across a variety of contexts from the club she established as a student, Pre-Health on Poly 'That's just one dream': Two of the Salas brothers face off in Single-A ballMay 2nd The Salas brothers had been dreaming of this moment their entire lives Still, nothing could compare to the reality of it as Twins prospect and Single-A Fort Myers hosted youngest brother , the Marlins' No. 5 prospect “A lot of emotions,” said Jose, the eldest of the talented Salas brothers at age 22, of going into the three-game series between the Florida State League squads at Hammond Stadium More from MLB Pipeline:• Top 100 prospects | Stats | Video | Podcast | Complete coverage The only thing missing was middle brother, Ethan. MLB's No. 30 prospect is a highly touted catcher playing for the Padres' Double-A affiliate in San Antonio “It’s always been a dream of mine to be able to play against my brothers,” Jose said earlier this week The main goal is to have this in the big leagues and playing for the team I used to play for it’s kind of bringing back just a lot of déjà vu They may have been competition on this occasion Andrew was having very similar feelings as his brother just very grateful for the opportunity God has given us to have what we have and what Jose did for obviously me and Ethan to carve our path to pro ball Jose's first foray into the professional game came in the Marlins organization in 2021 before he was traded to Minnesota as part of the Luis Arraez deal in January 2023 Jose said his familiarity with the club has helped him advise Andrew who has compiled a slash line of .360/.508/.420 over 15 games for the Hammerheads in his debut season “I think with me and Andrew -- us three brothers He celebrated with a grand slam during a six-RBI game Sunday before turning his attention to the dream series it’s a little different in the aspect of he played for the same org that I played for and going through the same steps that I went through [I’m] just trying to give him the best advice that I can I know he’s in some good hands with some good people that are there.” Several family members and friends were on hand for the series and they sat in a designated Salas section two runs scored and three stolen bases as the Hammerheads won the series picking up a hit and a stolen base in five plate appearances And don't think they didn't talk about bragging rights while it was going on “A lot of chirping,” he said as the series got underway The Hammerheads ultimately took the series At least until the teams meet again for a six-game series in Jupiter passed peacefully from life into eternal glory held in the arms of her devoted daughter April 30.,2025 She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of sixty-six years She leaves behind a daughter and much-loved nieces Coupled with her deep unshakeable Catholic faith and allegiance to family Nellie received her bachelor's degree from the University of Albuquerque with a major in education and a minor in art Her teaching career began at Holy Ghost Catholic School where she also taught music for the Latin school Mass She was recruited by the Albuquerque Public School system and subsequently retired from APS Upon returning to Albuquerque from northern California Nellie lived with her husband in northern California for many years Two of her favorite events were the annual Pumpkin Festival held at Half Moon Bay CA and the miracle of the "Swallows" returning to the Mission of San Juan Capistrano on the feast of St She also enjoyed touring with her family the Missions in the Napa Valley Nellie looked forward to the annual family trips to Las Vegas NV and to the various Colorado ski resorts which included Breckenridge She loved international travel and made several religious pilgrimages that included stops in Rome Nellie was a huge sports enthusiast; she especially enjoyed watching golf She never missed a Lobos basketball game on TV compliments of their daughter who worked and lived in Denver the Denver Broncos annual home season opener's games and was very astute at debating political issues Nellie was a member of the "Blue Army," (a national Catholic organization honoring the Mother of God) as well as a member of the Holy Ghost Parish prayer group She was a long-time parishioner at Holy Ghost Parish where she and her husband were among the original founders Nellie's unshakeable Catholic faith sustained her throughout the trials of life and forgiving person who never missed praying daily the Holy Rosary and Mass on EWTN Global Catholic Network Her sufferings and prayers she offered for family members Nellie's greatest source of pride and joy was her family Her unconditional selfless love for her husband and daughter was the golden thread woven into her faith-filled home which was filled with indisputable love of God the family asks you to please make a contribution to your favorite charity The Holy Rosary will be recited at 9:30 a.m followed by the Mass of Resurrection at 10:00 a.m Interment will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery at 11:30 a.m Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist it provides narrative coverage of local trends going beyond the headlines to keep you informed Stay informed with the latest top headlines from your trusted local source the Albuquerque Journal—delivered to your inbox every day Stay in the loop with the top stories of the week delivered straight to your inbox every Saturday Sign up to see what’s trending and get the latest on the stories that matter most to our readers Get breaking news and important alerts sent straight to your inbox as they happen Stay up-to-date with the latest sports headlines and highlights from the Albuquerque Journal Get the latest on local happenings delivered straight to your inbox Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account District Court Judge Esther Salas isn’t afraid to speak out against the "disgusting and heinous psychological warfare" on judges when pizzas are delivered to their homes with a note saying they were sent by Salas's son Her son, Daniel Anderl, was killed in 2020 at the family's North Brunswick home by a gunman posing as a delivery person Daniel was killed and his father was seriously injured "Here's my son who took a bullet to save my life and to save my husband's life and my husband who almost died taking several bullets and they are using my son and his name as a weapon against these judges," Salas said in a phone interview Tuesday Salas said the message to those judges is that the sender knows where they and their families live and they could end up like Salas and her son Salas said at least a dozen pizzas have been delivered to judges across the country in her son's name The pizzas are being ordered online through chains like Pizza Hut Papa John's and Domino's that allow cash on delivery a colleague received back-to-back pizza deliveries at 10:30 p.m one evening when family members were already asleep She said the pizzas were sent in her son's name coordinated plan with the goal of intimidating judges we don't know," said the judge who wants to see the people responsible brought to justice The "unprecedented attacks" on judges come as some Republican members of Congress and others with social media platforms have called for some judges to be impeached because they are ruling against the Trump administration Salas said the judges are being targeted because they are doing their jobs and are being called "rogue" and "corrupt" without any basis "I'm praying we can be more responsible with our words and we can dial down the temperature right now," she said "I really worry that someone is going to get killed." Salas said judges who took an oath will continue to do their jobs because justice requires them but she's hoping leaders of every political party will become champions for justice and stand up against these attacks "We are looking for our leaders to defend the rule of law honor our constitution and protect our democracy," she said adding the country's leaders can guide how people respond to a judge's ruling even when they are perceived as unfavorable “The Public Safety Information Protection Coalition stands with Judge Salas in condemning in the strongest terms possible threats and acts of intimidation or violence against judges and their families," stated John Molinelli a former Bergen County Prosecutor who serves as spokesman for the organization "Any attempt to terrorize or harm these individuals or undermine judicial independence Salas said there also needs to be laws to protect judges personal identifiable information noting that other states have yet to pass such laws In 2020 Gov. Phil Murphy signed Daniel's Law legislation aimed at keeping personal and home identifying information of current and retired judges law enforcement officials and their families from the public Joseph High School in Metuchen who had planned to follow in his parents footsteps and become a lawyer a self-proclaimed anti-feminist attorney who had a case before Salas went to the family's home dressed as a delivery person with the intent of attacking the judge Salas was in another part of the home and was not injured who found Salas’s personal information on the internet was found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound in Rockland County Suzanne Russell is a breaking news reporter for MyCentralJersey.com covering crime please subscribe or activate your digital account today corporate chef and executive chef for Journeyman Distillery has worked tirelessly to ensure that Journeyman's food options meet the company’s high standard of quality Although Salas primarily supervises the culinary operations at Journeyman's Union Hall location in Valparaiso she also oversees the operations at Journeyman's Staymaker location in Three Oaks Salas is deeply passionate about cooking and enjoys crafting the ultimate culinary experience for Journeyman’s patrons alongside the rest of her team “Everyone is committed to contributing to the greater good of the group and we all want to offer our guests the highest quality experience We do our best to reflect Journeyman’s ‘whiskey hospitality’ in each guest’s experience That's something we do well and we are always looking for new ways to improve upon it." Salas primarily specializes in approachable comfort foods often putting her own unique twist on them Salas first discovered her love for the culinary arts while cooking and baking at home with her mother and five siblings After realizing in middle school that she could make a career out of cooking During her last few semesters of high school she honed her skills in home economics classes While enrolled in the associate culinary program at Elgin Community College an institution based in her hometown of Elgin Salas cooked for local cafés and restaurants she began working at the prestigious One Sixtyblue in Chicago She went from an entry-level line cook to the restaurant’s executive sous chef the second highest-ranking position in the kitchen I was fortunate to have coworkers and supervisors who wanted to work with me and encouraged me,” Salas said Salas went on to open Rockit Bar & Grill in Chicago alongside one of her colleagues from One Sixtyblue once again taking the position of sous chef She stayed with the company for 12 ½ years opening another location and eventually becoming an executive chef partner She then worked for a year at Bistronomic in Chicago which was owned by Martial Noguier Salas began working as the executive chef at the Smoke Daddy barbecue restaurant location in the Hotel Zachary before moving on to work as culinary director at Edie’s All Day Café and Bar in 2021 That was also the year Salas was featured on the widely popular culinary game show "Beat Bobby Flay."  The show pits two professional chefs against one another in a competition to create the best dish The chef whose meal wins out then competes against world-class celebrity chef Bobby Flay With Amy Sedaris,” which aired in June of 2022 Salas went head-to-head against Flay to see who could make the best beef stroganoff The judges deemed Salas’ take on this classic comfort food dish to be superior to Flay's and awarded her the win Salas greatly enjoyed her time on “Beat Bobby Flay” and looks back on it fondly "I was on an adrenaline high that day,” Salas said "My favorite part of the experience was winning the show I was also very pleased that my dish turned out the way I intended it during my cook against Bobby Flay so just cook what you were planning to cook and make sure it tastes good.' I took things slow and was able to get the result that I wanted in the end I had been on TV segments and other productions but that was the first time I was on a cooking show After joining the Journeyman family in July 2023 Salas began building a unique menu for the Valparaiso location in preparation for its opening in October of that year Salas and her team have recently standardized both Journeyman locations’ menus thus streamlining operations and allowing guests to enjoy dishes like Journeyman’s signature meatloaf at both restaurants Salas takes care to preserve some unique menu selections such as the Detroit-style pizza that the Three Oaks location has offered for many years Salas enjoys crafting Journeyman’s menus and takes particular pleasure in creating menus for special Journeyman events like the annual American Authors Dinner a four-course dinner inspired by great literary works She looks forward to working alongside the rest of the Journeyman staff to create the optimal experience for each customer "I like that the Journeyman team is so innovative," Salas said "The owners Bill and Johanna Welter and the staff work very hard to grow the company Journeyman's core values of grit and treating each customer as if they were the first have resonated with me That's what drew me to Journeyman in the first place and it's what keeps me here I've always wanted to be a part of something greater Please visit journeyman.com for more information on Journeyman Distillery’s food and beverage menus and to stay up-to-date on its upcoming events Share Good News Contact Us Meet Our Team Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Salas is a leading expert in industrial-organizational psychology whose work has fundamentally shaped the science of teamwork and team performance across a wide range of high-stakes environments from health care and aviation to the military collaborate and perform under pressure with an emphasis on real-world applications “I’ve spent four decades doing applied science in the field helping organizations improve how teams function,” Salas said “It’s incredibly humbling to be elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences It’s also a reflection of the scholarly excellence at Rice — our faculty I feel privileged to work here and be part of this academic community.” Salas has authored 650 journal articles and book chapters and two books on teamwork and team training He previously served as chair of the Department of Psychological Sciences at Rice and his honors include the American Psychological Association’s Award for Outstanding Lifetime Contributions to Psychology and other accolades recognizing his work in applied psychological research “Eduardo is an exceptional scholar who has dedicated his life to conducting meaningful, groundbreaking research that has changed the landscape for industrial-organizational psychology and team science,” said Rachel Kimbro dean of the School of Social Sciences at Rice “His election to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences is a well-deserved honor that exemplifies his commitment to improving the world through social sciences research.” the American Academy of Arts and Sciences is dedicated to the recognition of exceptional “accomplishments in artistic scholarly or scientific pursuits and leadership in the public nonprofit and private sectors.” An independent policy organization with a wide-ranging the academy counts among its ranks luminaries such as Benjamin Franklin 713-348-0000 | Privacy Policy | Campus Carry We have the address for the funeral home & the family on file If you're not happy with your card we'll send a replacement or refund your money Elias “Buda” Salas Jr. entered eternal rest on November 17, 2024, at his home after battling a long-time illness at the age of 52. Buda was born in San Antonio on September 22, 1972, to parents Elias Leija Salas and Maria (Madrigal)... 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the city “I keep thinking that there’s some chance the city and (Santa Clara County) can work together to actually pony up money and share a joint housing project,” he said Mayor Matt Mahan, who has taken over duties in District 3 since former Councilmember Omar Torres resigned in disgrace last year “I have spent more time working with Carl on projects in the community,” Mahan said “He is someone who has handled large budgets made very difficult decisions — and I think in this budget process he’ll bring a lot to the table.” Elected city officials wanted to know how the incoming temporary District 3 representative plans to balance the needs of downtown’s growth and the well-being of residents who also require resources and attention Councilmembers spent hours interviewing the four candidates who included land use consultant Bob Staedler a former deputy policy director for county Supervisor Joe Simitian director of advocacy for racial justice at San Jose State University a government and community affairs officer for Caltrain who applied for the temporary appointment but dropped out because of unforeseen circumstances Salas’ appointment required multiple votes due to the council not being able to meet a two-thirds majority as councilmembers were split 6-4 between Salas and Williams the council voted to lower the required majority needed to make a decision “I’ve know Carl for a long time,” Vice Mayor Pam Foley said “I needed to offer a balance perspective and opinion of Carl that you all don’t know and I hope you all get the opportunity to get to know him because he is one of the kindest and most generous people I know.” Salas will serve a monthslong stint as downtown’s City Hall representative as seven candidates compete for the upcoming special election to represent District 3 through November 2026 Candidates include San Jose Planning Commission Chair Anthony Tordillos Latina Coalition of Silicon Valley Executive Director Gabby Chavez-Lopez The special election will take place April 8 Contact Vicente Vera at [email protected] or follow @VicenteJVera on X Join our mailing list to receive the latest news and updates from our team Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" He has been dedicated to the Community for many years I firmly believe that District 3 of San José was robbed of a fair and just process When African Americans show up to support a candidate or reduced to a “posse.” We are engaged citizens and dedicated community members of San José exercising our right to advocate for leadership that truly represents us The blatant disregard for our voices is not just offensive—it is a reflection of the systemic barriers that continue to silence and marginalize Black political engagement the most qualified and community-rooted candidate for District 3 His dedication goes beyond politics—he is a man of integrity deeply invested in the people and neighborhoods of San José His track record speaks for itself: years of grassroots organizing despite his undeniable qualifications and the overwhelming community support behind him and dismissive attitudes from councilmembers who prioritized their own agendas over the needs of the people This is not just about one election—it is about the broader issue of representation and the ongoing struggle for true equity in San José’s political landscape and we will not be silent in the face of injustice Objectively based on the interview questioning alone Christian and Staedler should have advanced Williams had rallied the majority of supporting public speakers especially from SJSU but as usual they are only important to the council when behind their choice Carl Salas will do a great job and promote the things that are best for D3 and San Jose the cake was baked before the meeting even began CM Candelas’ rationale for his vote was borderline disturbing Why put on the show if Pro-Business Council Members were already planning on “Trump”ing the decision clearly made by the Community?…Nothing surprises me anymore guess it is just “business” as usual instead of listening to what The People really want another ivory business partner aiming to make “San Jose Great Again” when in reality No one should feel comfortable knowing people are dying on our streets and “affordable” housing is not being built even if it was actually affordable and that is “the City and County working together.” I think it’s time for the leader of D3 and other districts to work with the Mayor and CM’s office to create a DETAILED strategy to end the unsheltered crisis and not just rely on the extremely broad “county plan to end homelessness.” The City’s strategy should outline specifically what the City has the resources to do as we know the City has some funding dedicated to shelter/interim housing the problem with many of those efforts is the City tries to manage subpopulations (directly or via a service provider that is very expensive) it isn’t qualified to manage The County who has the behavioral health resources must come to the table to commit using the resources they have often duplicating many programs the City spends money on to focus their efforts on the severely mentally ill/addicted while the City focuses on those who are homeless due to affordability issues and a clear scope on what the City has the resources to do and who we can serve – and they should demand the same from the County The City does not oversee a hospital system IF the City focuses its resources on populations it is currently equipped to serve and stop overlapping so much with the County – spending and program results will become more clear the City has massive balances of funds for the homeless intervention projects – and the fire department even state it spent upwards of $80 MILLION over the course of a few years responding to the mental health and unsheltered crisis It’s time to clearly define City/County roles to become more efficient and save a lot of money and public safety resources by sheltering people asap partner with the County and it’s been long overdue It starts with the City creating a clear strategic plan that high-lights long and short term action items All of what I am saying is documented in the most recent state audit The County Office of Supportive Housing must be audited too This was quite a process to watch and I’m glad in the end there were two very qualified candidates I felt this difficult process was carried out fairly About the two final candidates: I’ve never met Jahmal Williams but he seemed articulate and trusted neighbors that I know speak very highly of him; as someone who rolls up his sleeves and gets things done and with heart He has lived in D3 for 50 years so he’s seen a lot For that reason I am glad Carl was chosen as our interim council member but I do hope to see more of Jahmal in the future Perhaps Jahmal would consider attending D3 neighborhood meetings so folks outside of SJSU would have the opportunity to meet and hear from this impressive person about his goals for D3 One thing that was brought up in Council comments and now here on the thread is about the in-person speakers showing support It saddens and frustrates me that the City of San Jose has not made it a priority to fix their remote public participation system so that ALL people who want to give public comment can do so The fix could be done by adding a 5 – 7 second delay to the system which would enable a shut down of bad actors who call in to spew hate I really wanted to give public input yesterday however I had a very busy work day and could not get away to do so in person Several CA cities have figured out how to allow the public to give input remotely I hope that San Jose can prioritize this at some point You must be logged in to post a comment San José Spotlight is an award-winning nonprofit newsroom dedicated to fearless journalism that disrupts the status quo holds power to account 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hard not to acknowledge how impressive De Vries and Salas were through the first several weeks of spring camp “The future’s bright,” Padres manager Mike Shildt said with a smile “I talked to [president of baseball operations] A.J when we got through at the end of the conversation -- we did Salas and we did Leo after the game -- me and A.J ‘Both those guys are going to make us look a lot smarter.’ long-standing big league players start their careers pretty early and these guys are on a good trajectory for that.” This certainly isn't the last Padres fans will see of De Vries and Salas this spring, as both are expected to participate in San Diego’s Spring Breakout matchup with the A’s on March 14 at Peoria Sports Complex It will provide important opportunities for the youngsters to continue to refine their respective crafts De Vries and Salas soaked in what they could from the abundance of advice and experience that came from core members of the Padres which was praised by Shildt and others within the clubhouse “They both handled themselves extremely well,” Shildt said It’s getting to be about the mental and emotional aspect of what it takes to be a consistent big leaguer They took real advantage of the leadership and experience in our clubhouse.” “It’s been a blast,” De Vries told MLB.com’s AJ Cassavell earlier this spring “I’m really grateful for the opportunity and the ability the club is giving me to learn and grow.” Salas, ranked as the No. 33 prospect on Pipeline’s Top 100 list is believed to be the catcher of the future in San Diego despite his struggles at the plate over the past two seasons But the young backstop has showcased a good eye at the plate this spring drawing five walks in 13 plate appearances “I’m happy we’re both out there,” Salas said “We’re both out there showing what we can do.” After agreeing to terms on a Minor League deal with the Padres on Wednesday, veteran infielder promptly arrived at the team’s complex in Peoria on Thursday morning ready to get work with his new club It’s far from a foreign setting for Iglesias who spent part of the 2023 season in the Padres organization with Triple-A El Paso and more from the Padres and MLB delivered right to your inbox “We have so many familiar faces in the clubhouse for me,” Iglesias said Iglesias said 2023 was a “tough” year for him personally He inked a Minors deal with the Padres in April but was ultimately released in June batting .317 with an .893 OPS over just 28 games with El Paso the Padres seem to be trying to replicate the spark that he brought to the Mets last season He figures to add additional depth to San Diego's bench and potentially compete for some at-bats at DH as well just play the game the right way and try to win as many games as we can this year Whatever happens after that is completely up to the team.” Rice University’s Office of Research has named Eduardo Salas and Michael King as associate vice presidents for research Butcher Professor of Bioengineering and special adviser to the provost on life science collaborations with the Texas Medical Center will be the associate vice president for research physical and life sciences and engineering King will champion and help to develop initiatives and efforts related to these fields of study He will also support lab safety across campus human subjects and Rice’s Institutional Review Board King will coordinate efforts between Ramamoorthy Ramesh “We are thrilled to welcome Mike as the newest member of our team,” Ramesh said Salas will support research endeavors within the schools of humanities and social sciences Salas will also boost collaboration in multidisciplinary teams across campus and those seeking large grants associate vice president for research and head of the Defense Research Advancement initiative and he will seek to understand the challenges of multidisciplinary collaborations across campus and provide team science guidance capability “Salas’ practical experience as a researcher over a 40-year career as a mentor and as a faculty member at Rice for 10 years will enable our office to connect with the research community across campus,” Ramesh said “We are excited to welcome both Mike and Eduardo to these critical roles They will work as an alliance to help our scientific teams excel and innovate.” who is also a Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas Scholar is a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors American Association for the Advancement of Science American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) Biomedical Engineering Society and the International Academy of Medical and Biological Engineering He served as editor-in-chief of Cellular and Molecular Bioengineering He also served as chair of the BME council of chairs previously taught at Vanderbilt University and Cornell University and served as chair of the AIMBE College of Fellows Salas is a fellow of the American Psychological Association (APA) the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society and the Association for Psychological Sciences (APS) He is a recipient of six lifetime achievement awards for his contributions to team science and learning and development including the Lifetime Achievement Award for Contributions to Psychology from the APA the James McKeen Cattell Fellow Award for Outstanding Lifetime Contributions to the area of applied psychological research from the APS and the American Psychological Foundation Gold Medal Award for Impact in Psychology from the APA He is a prolific author with over 680 publications and the recipient of close to $70 million in grants and contracts over four decades Road to The Show™: Padres’ SalasMLB.com's No 19 overall prospect flashes cornerstone potentialDecember 10th Ethan Salas collected 33 extra-base hits and 53 RBIs with High-A Fort Wayne in 2024.Lianna Holub/MiLB.comEach week, MiLB.com profiles an elite prospect by chronicling the steps he's taken toward achieving his Major League dream. Here's a look at top Padres prospect Ethan Salas. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here has been among the most important players in the Minors for the past two seasons So it’s easy to forget that he’s just 18 years old The top Padres prospect had an incredible debut season in 2023 but couldn’t replicate that success with High-A Fort Wayne this summer Salas showed glimpses of the cornerstone potential that made him the No. 1-ranked prospect in last year’s international class His impressive defensive acumen and ability to handle a pitching staff stood out He also had his best offensive month in August before a strong Arizona Fall League campaign despite being more than four years younger than average on both circuits Presently, the backstop’s glove is ahead of his bat. Salas, described as a "mastermind by the plate" by an AFL teammate is quicker and more athletic than the average catcher and possesses above-average arm strength He’s also an excellent blocker and receiver and has been trusted to work with Major League hurlers since he signed last year Offensively, the No. 19 overall prospect is harder to figure out but his fly-ball contact doesn’t always yield great results His gap-to-gap approach could evolve as he matures and develops more over-the-fence pop he’s kept his strikeout rate (20.9 percent in 2024) relatively low Salas finished the 2023 season with Double-A San Antonio and he’s likely to participate in his third big league camp this spring But he’s fared well against difficult early challenges "I'm really impressed by his ability," Padres manager Mike Shildt told MLB.com in March "But I'm impressed by how together this dude is and how well he handles himself for everything that's been thrown at him." lived in the Dominican Republic and ultimately signed out of Venezuela The 6-foot, 185-pound backstop has rich baseball bloodlines. His father, grandfather and uncle all played professionally. His brother, Jose, signed with the Marlins in 2021 and was traded to the Twins last year. Ethan and Jose played against each other in the Midwest League this season. Their younger brother, Andrew, is the No. 5 prospect in the 2025 international class The Salas brothers trained under their father at the CJ Baseball Academy in Venezuela In addition to being ranked at the top of his class Ethan also had the rare distinction of playing as a 16-year-old in the Venezuelan Winter League getting into one game for the Aguilas del Zulia The Padres, who were already aggressive on the international market, have been big-game hunters in recent years. San Diego used nearly all of its bonus pool money to land Salas on a $5.6 million deal Immediately, they challenged the young backstop. Salas played his first professional game alongside big leaguers in the Cactus League and bypassed Rookie ball for his Minor League debut in May A shoulder injury delayed Salas’ Single-A Lake Elsinore debut to May 30. He reached base three times in his first California League game and became the first 16-year-old to play full-season ball since Julio Urías in 2013 The Padres pushed their top prospects toward the end of that season. Salas was elevated to Fort Wayne in August and played in just nine games before getting promoted again to San Antonio alongside four of the club’s top 12 prospects Salas was the first 17-year-old to reach Double-A since Michael De León in 2014 collecting just five hits in 28 at-bats (.179) with just one extra-base hit and three RBIs Salas earned Minor League Debut of the Year honors at the inaugural MiLB Awards Show 5 in MLB Pipeline’s overall rankings and once again navigated big league Spring Training But Salas struggled upon his return to the Midwest League batting .190 with a .555 OPS over his first 83 games he was invited to the All-Star Futures Game where he went 1-for-2 with a run scored while starting behind the plate for the National League During the break, Salas went to San Diego to work with big league coaches to stay taller and get more leverage in his swing Salas maintained some of that momentum in the Fall League, where he matched his home run total while batting .228 with a .751 OPS to earn a spot in the Fall Stars Game Metrics details and Juan Fernández ridges are among the least studied regions on the planet Ecological knowledge of deep-sea organisms inhabiting islands and seamounts along these ridges is limited including published data and in situ information from five scientific expeditions in the region we analyzed the spatial ecology of Paromola rathbuni and Projasus bahamondei Random Forest models detected different combinations of abiotic variables affecting species distribution bahamondei was primarily influenced by dissolved oxygen rathbuni was mainly explained by longitude (W) Generalized Linear Models quantified significant effects of low dissolved oxygen and temperature on species presence influencing their preference for bathymetric ranges (P A distribution break to the west of ~ 85°W was confirmed potentially due to the weakening of the Oxygen Minimum Zone altering oxygen and thermal conditions This feature could act as a barrier for both species despite their high dispersal potential and bathymetric distribution patterns are expected for both species There is scarce biogeographic and ecological information (e.g. habitat use) on the benthic communities inhabiting the mesophotic zone of the S&G and absence in the S&G ridge make these large decapods a useful model for assessing which environmental variables could explain the discontinuity in their longitudinal distribution the aim of our study is to analyze the spatial distribution and ecology of P we consider two objectives: (i) to model species-environment relationships along the horizontal (longitudinal) and vertical (bathymetric) axes estimating whether a set of oceanographic variables (temperature and dissolved oxygen) could affect the distribution of these species and (ii) to describe the ecology of both species Distribution and presence of the target crustacean species, Projasus bahamondei (A–C) and Paromola rathbuni (D–F). Representative habitats where the species were observed in situ along the Salas and Gómez, Nazca and Juan Fernández ridges are shown. Green dots indicate presence, red crosses indicate absence. Map generated using ArcMap (version 10.8) and GEBCO and NCEI base maps (British Oceanographic Data Centre). Projasus bahamondei: Accumulated frequency of Projasus bahamondei, as a function of dissolved oxygen (µM), temperature (°C), longitude (°W) and depth (m). Paromola rathbuni: Accumulated frequency of Paromola rathbuni, as a function of dissolved oxygen (µM), temperature (°C), longitude (°W) and depth (m). The red vertical line indicates the upper limit of the OMZ (2 ml L–1 = 89.2 µM). Model outputs for Random Forest classification method dissolved oxygen and salinity) and geographic variables (Longitude W depth) are hierarchically ordered indicating the most important effects on the distribution of Projasus bahamondei (a Mean Decrease Accuracy is a metric that evaluates the importance of each variable Mean Decrease Gini is a measure of the impurity of decision tree nodes; higher values indicate that the variable is important for reducing the impurity of the nodes The target crustacean species were associated with two habitats types (Fig. 1): (i) Hard substrate including areas interspersed with patches of coarse sand and large rock formations These habitats featured steep slopes with cracks providing shelter to numerous fish species (e.g. Lotella fernandeziana and Scorpaena thompsoni) composed of coarse sand and thanatocoenosis (foraminifera deposits and pteropod shells) This habitat was inhabited by Ceriantharidae and Hormathiidae anemones Among the dominant epibionts inhabiting the studied crustaceans with numbers exceeding 20 individuals on P the presence of these cirripedians species was exclusively restricted to crustaceans collected on the NZ Ridge within the Nazca-Desventuradas Marine Park at the intersection of NZ and S&G and on the Desventuradas; individuals collected from the continental shelf of Chile and Juan Fernandez Archipelago were devoid of epibionts rathbuni with the OMZ is not as strong since only 50% of the observations occurred under hypoxic conditions and temperatures below 10 °C food availability declines sharply as the OMZ weakens which could have significant impacts on populations of large organisms such as P Thus congeners also exhibit a generalist feeding habit combination of detritivorous and carnivorous/scavenger feeding behaviors was observed more frequently on sandy sediments (low roughness flat or smoothed slope) and secondarily on rocky habitats (low roughness vertical slope) within a narrower depth range (50 to 400 m) While both species were occasionally observed sharing habitat each species is predominant in different habitats and sediment type may influence the presence and aggregation of these two deep-sea decapod species rathbuni on the continental shelf of Chile where alterations in temperature and oxygen conditions are expected it is plausible that the geographic and bathymetric distribution patterns of P changes in the intensity and extent of the OMZ could affect the spatial distribution of these species along the three ridges studied The distribution of both species is likely constrained by the contrasting oceanographic conditions of the biogeographic transition zone located between 82° and 85°W where the confluence of subtropical water masses and temperate waters to the east occurs including the weakening and disappearance of the OMZ influence These conditions could limit the connectivity of larvae and adults to the west possibly beyond their environmental tolerance ranges 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Nelson Wolff Stadium tonight at 7:05 p.m to begin a three-game exhibition series against the Acereros de Monclova of the Liga Mexicana de Béisbol “[We have] a real good mix of players on this club,” said Missions manager Luke Montz 33 prospect in all of Minor League Baseball according to MLB Pipeline Salas was initially called up to San Antonio in 2023 before spending the entire 2024 season in High-A Fort Wayne The second-ranked prospect in the Padres system is coming off an extended stint with the big-league club at Spring Training as he kicks off the year in San Antonio really happy to be back,” said Salas upon arriving with the Missions Salas caught the 2025 Spring Breakout game for the Padres is also on the Missions to begin the upcoming season Nett has quickly climbed the system after signing as an undrafted free agent in 2022 out of St MLB Pipeline ranks him as the ninth-best Padres prospect Nett spent time on the major league team in Spring Training eight of MLB Pipeline’s top 30 Padres prospects will play at The Wolff this season This includes the Padres’ Minor League Pitcher of the Year in 2024 who returns to San Antonio after earning a call-up to Double-A midway through 2024 Bàez was part of a combined no-hitter last season and dazzled with a 2.79 ERA in 26 games There’s also no shortage of star-power on this year’s Missions squad son of MLB Hall of Fame closer Trevor Hoffman will begin the 2025 campaign in the Alamo City whose dad Pat Murphy is the manager for the Milwaukee Brewers The entire Missions roster can be found here Opening Day for the Missions is exactly one week away on Friday Tickets are on sale now online at samissions.com or over the phone at 210-675-7275 The box office at Wolff Stadium is also open on game days starting at 12 p.m The San Antonio Missions are the Double-A affiliate for the San Diego Padres. The 2025 season will be the 123rd professional season for the San Antonio Missions. The 2025 schedule is out now! Call 210-675-7275 to discuss pricing for season tickets, group tickets and hospitality packages. The Missions Box Office is cashless, and fans can purchase tickets using credit cards. For more information, call 210-675-7275 or visit samissions.com. Sign up Sign in Listen Photo of Ethan Salas catching during a game at the Peoria Sports ComplexTop prospects Leo De Vries and Ethan Salas were among 11 players re-assigned to the Padres’ minor league camp Thursday morning — reducing the spring training roster to 61. Also, shortstop Jose Iglesias arrived Thursday morning. Optioned along with shortstop De Vries and catcher Salas were left-handed pitchers Austin Krob and Ryan Och; right-handed pitchers Braden Nett, Jose Espada, Francis Pena and J.B. Wendelken; catchers Brandon Valenzuela and Anthony Vilar and first baseman Romeo Sanabria. The 18-year-olds De Vries and Salas and Iglesias were the first topics of discussion for Mike Shildt Thursday morning during his daily media session. “The future is bright for De Vries and Salas,” said Shildt. “I talked to A.J. (Preller) when we got through the end of the conversation with Salas and Leo after yesterday’s game … we were talking about both of them and I said: ‘Both those guys are going to make us look a lot smarter.’” “That’s what good players do and they are good players. Clearly, they are young. I don’t talk about the age a whole lot. They’ll be good big league players. We don’t have a timetable for them. They’ll arrive when they’re supposed to arrive. But longstanding big league players start their careers pretty early and these guys are on a good trajectory for that.” “They both handled themselves extremely well. The physical tools are clearly there. Now it’s about the consistency to use them. It’s more about the mental and emotional aspect of what it takes to be a consistent big leaguer. And they’re on their journey with that, too.” “The leaders in our clubhouse took control and shepherded them. It’s just a good situation. It’s impressive the way they carried themselves. Ability is no longer the separator. Your ability got you here. Now, it’s how do you take advantage of the opportunity … learn the habits that allow you to stay here after you get here.” “Them having the ability to watch. They have some great role models to take advantage of — Manny (Machado), (Fernando) Tatis (Jr.), Jake (Cronenworth), (Xander) Bogaerts … Martín Maldonado and Elias Díaz. So those guys were able to see and refer to what they saw. Jackson (Merrill) is a great role model, too … actually as good as it can get because of how, more recently, he went about it in a certain way.” “Leo and Salas were both able to take advantage of others’ experiences.” “I talked to him briefly this morning,” said Shildt. “He had a late flight and got in early this morning. He’s excited. There was a big smile on his face when he got here. He’s gone through the physical process and is going to get on the field. He’s been working out, but needs to get some live at-bats.” “We have plenty of stuff on the back fields, so we can accommodate him. Clearly, he knows what he is going to need. He’ll acclimate into the clubhouse, but he already knows many of the guys. He’ll acclimate with what he needs to do with the staff and then get into games when it is perfect.” Shildt on outfielder Yonathan Perlaza: “He’s a switch-hitter, which has its advantages. He can play left field and right field. He’s done a nice job. He fits into camp well. He fits into our culture really well. He plays the game right. He’s taking advantage of the opportunity and he’ll get more today.” Shildt on outfielder Oscar Gonzalez: “He’s been great. He’s a proven guy in the league that had a full year and helped a club get to the playoffs and performed in the playoffs. He’s in there today. He takes a really good at-bat and is really professional. He has a chance to really help us at some point.” Help DRIGGS — Three men have been indicted in connection with an alleged murder plot to kill the Teton County sheriff and a Teton County magistrate judge were indicted by a grand jury on April 17 for two counts of conspiracy to commit first-degree murder and conspiracy to traffic RELATED | Driggs man indicted for conspiracy to murder RELATED | Second Driggs man indicted for conspiracy to murder parts of this case were sealed by Senior District Judge Jonathan Brody who was appointed to this case by the Idaho Supreme Court Court documents were unsealed Wednesday afternoon but remain partially redacted They show the three men allegedly plotted to murder Teton County Sheriff Clinton Lemieux and Teton County Magistrate Judge Jason Walker and Wilson “did willfully and knowingly combine and/or conspire to commit murder in the first degree” of Lemieux between the dates of July 1 The suspects reportedly plotted to murder Walker between July 1 Court documents do not cite an alleged motive “did travel to the State of California to pick up a firearm.” one of the men allegedly called someone about “putting (redacted) to work.” one of the men reportedly placed phone calls instructing someone to travel to California to pick up a firearm one of the suspects allegedly rented or picked up a truck to travel to California to pick up a firearm one or more of the suspects “did practice shooting a new firearm at a half-mile distance.” The redacted indictment says during this same timeframe between August 1 Wilson and Soto “did willfully and knowingly combine and/or conspire to traffic” more than 400 grams of cocaine one or more of the four men traveled to California to pick up cocaine One of the men was allegedly put one of the suspects in charge of distribution in August 2022 and told the group to travel to California to buy drugs Court documents say two of the men purchased approximately 1.1 pounds of cocaine and brought it back to Idaho before selling it to an unknown person Ortiz Salas and Wilson are both booked into the Jefferson County Jail on $1 million bonds Ortiz Lara is currently serving a prison sentence at the Idaho Department of Correction for two counts of possession of a controlled substance It is unclear if Soto was arrested or where he was booked into EastIdahoNews.com has reached out to the Special Prosecutor Lindsey Blake for clarification but we have not heard back Further court hearings have not been scheduled for any of the suspects Sheriff Lemieux declined to comment on the case SUBMIT A CORRECTION We hope you appreciated this story.  A small team of local journalists runs EastIdahoNews.com – not a big business or corporation Our stories are produced to inform and serve the public We don't have a paywall or require a subscription to use EastIdahoNews.com but there is a cost associated with bringing you stories every day Please consider supporting us just once for $1 or contribute a little more monthly or annually We sincerely appreciate your consideration © 2015 - 2025 EastIdahoNews.com LLC Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here The family of Pedro Salas-Escalante created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories Send flowers to the Salas-Escalante family Made with love by funeralOne PEORIA, Ariz. -- and were together in a San Diego Padres starting lineup for the very first time on Sunday The Padres sent a prospect-laden group to Camelback Ranch to face the rival Dodgers on Sunday afternoon and their two highly regarded 18-year-olds wasted no time emphasizing their high ceiling De Vries ranged to his right and made a sliding play (with a strong throw) to rob Mookie Betts of a hit Salas mashed an RBI double off the center-field wall “They’re on the road, facing a lot of everyday big leaguers,” said Padres manager Mike Shildt after Sunday's 8-3 loss … I thought it was a lot of positive things Neither Salas nor De Vries is a serious candidate for a roster spot this spring -- or and they play two of the most challenging positions on the field the Padres are planning as though they’ll be an integral part of their future Both will receive plenty of opportunities this spring and both have already impressed on back fields and as late-game replacements in the team’s first two Cactus League games Much has been made recently about the demise of the Padres’ farm system It’s certainly true that their depth has taken a hit over the past year But Salas and De Vries remained off-limits throughout -- and now stand as beacons of a bright future in San Diego De Vries was the No. 18 overall prospect in MLB Pipeline’s preseason rankings, which were unveiled last month. Salas checked in at No. 33 They’re two of the four highest ranked teenagers They first played together when they were 14 or 15 years old in De Vries’ native Dominican Republic their trajectory toward the big leagues is a similar one and it’s possible they’ll open the season as teammates at a lower level of the Minor Leagues “[It’s] exciting,” De Vries said in Spanish “We talked a lot about this when we were in the Dominican how we’d feel when we could play together in the big leagues They still have a few more levels to climb before they’re doing it in games that count De Vries spent last year at Single-A Lake Elsinore and Salas at High-A Fort Wayne Both endured their share of struggles at the plate That’s perhaps to be expected from two young hitters facing older and more experienced pitchers Sunday seemed to offer a taste of what’s to come “Exciting day for the organization,” Shildt said Sunday morning shortly after the team’s lineup was finalized “Because Leo is going to go play shortstop and Salas is going to be behind the plate … It’s time for those guys to start to take those next steps on their journey to get here permanently.” • Right-hander Sean Reynolds was in a walking boot Sunday -- and will remain so through early March as he recovers from a stress reaction in his right foot Reynolds is still able to play light catch from one knee and is hopeful that when he’s out of his boot he’ll be able to begin his throwing progression straightaway Sign up to receive our daily Morning Lineup to stay in the know about the latest trending topics around Major League Baseball it’s possible Reynolds’ injury could rule him out of contention for a spot in the Padres Opening Day bullpen Said Shildt: “It’s a long season; he’ll be back before we know it.” • Fellow righty reliever Bryan Hoeing expects to begin playing catch this week He has dealt with right shoulder soreness since the start of camp but the club is hopeful his progression will line him up to be ready for the start of the season • Braden Nett, the team’s No. 20 prospect was tasked with facing a relatively strong Dodgers lineup at Camelback Ranch The 22-year-old right-hander worked a hitless first inning allowing two runs on Zyhir Hope’s bases-loaded double Natividad was born to Lina Benavides and Apolonio Salas on September 8th, 1933. 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View Obituary & Service Information The family of Natividad Benavides Salas created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories Natividad was born to Lina Benavides and Apolonio S.. -- It's been precisely one year since the Padres traded for Dylan Cease they made two major moves to bolster their bullpen those deals depleted the upper levels of their farm system the Padres hung onto Leo De Vries and Ethan Salas -- their two best prospects -- and touted the talent at the lower levels of their system they put that system on display in their second annual Spring Breakout game De Vries and Salas were standouts in the Padres' 5-2 loss to the A's top prospects at Peoria Stadium De Vries and Salas have been standouts all spring The two 18-year-old prospects held their own in big league camp before they were sent down last week Salas notched two hits and made an excellent throw to nail Brayan Buelvas stealing second base in the sixth inning De Vries mashed two balls 102 mph off the bat -- one a double the other robbed by A's center fielder Denzel Clarke "It was a good experience," De Vries said through interpreter Danny Sanchez [we're] a little bothered that the result wasn't better Clarke's diving catch to rob De Vries was the closest the Padres came to a hit until they broke through in the seventh inning 📩 SUBSCRIBE TO THE BASEBALL TRAVELER NEWSLETTER "The energy was a little down in the beginning but once we started to get all the guys rolling we started to get better as the game went on," Salas said Salas' first hit was a strange one -- an up-and-in fastball that hit the knob of the bat and trickled down the third-base line as he ran safely to first base He singled the more conventional way in the ninth -- a line drive to right as the Padres' attempt at a late rally fell short the early offensive struggles were predictable the Padres ran out a lineup with far less professional experience than the A's -- and they were overmatched early by some higher level A's pitchers a 10th-round pick in last year's Draft broke up the no-hitter with a clean single in the seventh inning He and Salas came around to score on Tyler Robertson's two-run single AJ Cassavell covers the Padres for MLB.com The two teenage phenoms’ estimated MLB arrival date may change by the end of spring training If you buy something from an SB Nation link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement The first weekend of spring training games has shown the future of the San Diego Padres looks bright. The franchise’s top two minor league prospects confirmed that both are on track to becoming major leaguers Each is 18 and poised to make a name for themselves before heading to their minor league destination Padres manager Mike Shildt did a terrific job creating an environment that allowed them to have a successful 2025 debut The teenage phenoms displayed instincts to make the right plays as the game unfolded Salas and De Vries looked comfortable playing against major-league talent It has nothing to do with their swings in the batting cage or showcasing their defensive prowess These two teenage phenoms have shown the commitment needed to be the best enormous expectations do come with a level of hesitation Not every top baseball prospect can achieve success debuting in their teens. Failure does have consequences. Yes, Ken Griffey Jr. did have a Hall-of-Fame career after making his major league debut at 19 Other top prospects failed to make the necessary adjustments to remain at the big league level Think of it as connecting the dots to solve a puzzle The biggest culprit is that baseball is hard to play The sport holds a captivating allure to identify five-tool players (speed few prospects can master more than one of these five tools Holding every teenage phenom to this high standard is troubling and can stifle their development young prospects push themselves too hard and lose the joy of playing baseball The pressure to succeed causes them to end their dream before reaching the majors Team instructors remind minor leaguers never to make the mistake of doubting their ability to play the sport The lack of confidence will have a direct effect on their overall performance A detailed scouting report does not tell the entire story of a teenage phenom It is much more than possessing physical talent Top prospects like Salas and De Vries must overcome the mental aspect associated with being a professional athlete Young phenoms must accept being placed under the microscope as their performance is up for review every day but they must stay positive and never stay too down despite their recent struggles in games Salas and De Vries have grown as players with the help of great instruction as they want to act professionally on and off the field team owners have decided it is cheaper to develop home-grown stars than pay a big-money contract to an aging but talented player Front offices have identified and offered burgeoning talent an opportunity to reach their potential on the diamond There is no denying the expected promotion of Salas and De Vries to the majors will influence San Diego’s younger generation it is their potential that has fueled this fan base They love emulating their favorite athletes The franchise is banking on Salas and De Vries performing up to expectations their stardom will equate to an increase in ticket and apparel sales Patience will play an enormous role in the build-up to their arrival in San Diego The hype surrounding Salas and De Vries has already anointed them baseball royalty before playing their first major league game It may take approximately 500 minor league plate appearances before Salas and De Vries make their major league debut their pending call-up will demand attention as some critics feel it is unwarranted because of their age The two teenage phenom’s confidence level is high Salas and De Vries are ready to perform on the biggest stage in baseball SAN ANTONIO - A foster mother will spend the next 20 years behind bars for the brutal abuse of a child was convicted of Injury to a Child - Causing Serious Bodily Injury Bexar County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a report of a child experiencing a seizure RELATED | Foster parents arrested for injuring 15-month-old The deputies rushed the child to a local hospital where medical staff observed that the child had suffered various severe injuries and a skull fracture believed to have been caused by blunt-force trauma The trauma to the child's skull lead to a life-threatening brain bleed which doctors did not believe the child would survive Salas claimed she was unaware of the injuries she later admitted that her boyfriend had been abusing the child for several weeks prior to the seizure “Today's sentencing brings justice to a child whose life is forever changed by abuse,” Bexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales said “As we recognize Child Abuse Prevention Month during April today’s proceedings reflect our ongoing commitment to child safety and our quest to end child abuse in our community.” the child was able to make a full recovery and has since been placed in a loving home with her foster parents Beatriz is preceded in death by her parents; Placido Herrera and Juliana Delgado She is survived by her children: Raul Salas Granados (Francisco) She is also survived by many extended family and friends to cherish and honor her memory A Visitation will be held from 4:00pm to 8:00pm on Wednesday 2024 at Sunset Funeral Homes-West with a Holy Rosary to commence at 6:00pm A Funeral Mass will follow at 11:00am on Thursday please consider making a donation to one of Bea's cherished organizations Candlelighters: https://candlelighterselp.org/donate/ The Animal Rescue League of El Paso: https://arlep.org/donate Paso Del Norte Cancer Foundation: https://pdnfoundation.org/give-to-a-fund/the-care-fund-of-the-rio-grande-cancer-foundation Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-West  Please visit her online memorial at www.sunsetfuneralhomes.net Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text 2 prospect Ethan Salas delivers a three-hit game with a pair of RBIs for Double-A San Antonio Jagger Haynes logs a season-high nine strikeout Obituaries | Apr 12 KQED Live EventsPRX Podcast Garage EventsEvents Around the Bay AreaMember Benefits with KQED LiveVideos from KQED LiveWatch recordings of recent KQED Live events FeaturedThat's My WordAn ongoing exploration of Bay Area hip-hop history See Senior Director of TV Programming Meredith Speight’s recommendations from this month’s KQED 9 Watch recordings of recent KQED Live events Support KQED by using your donor-advised fund to make a charitable gift New San José Councilmember Carl Salas, right, speaks to reporters with Mayor Matt Mahan after the council voted 6-4 to appoint Salas to the vacant District 3 seat.  (Guy Marzorati/KQED)The San José City Council appointed mechanical engineering executive Carl Salas on Tuesday night to the seat that was left open by the resignation of former Councilmember Omar Torres tilting the balance of power at City Hall decisively toward Mayor Matt Mahan I grew my family here,” Salas said after the council vote “I’m so excited to have an opportunity at the end of my professional career to really try to add some value especially at this tough time here in the city.” Salas’ appointment gives Mahan a solid six-vote majority of support as he charts the course of city spending on homelessness and public safety. Salas said he was aligned with the mayor’s agenda of focusing city funding on interim housing and shelter rather than permanent affordable housing “You have to focus on the shorter-term housing,” Salas said “It’s nothing compassionate about these people living in tents on the water.” He will serve as a placeholder until the new council member is elected The special election is scheduled for April 8 the top two finishers will advance to a runoff on June 24 The council interviewed Salas and three other candidates for the interim role at Tuesday’s meeting: Danielle Marie Christian a former policy aide to Supervisor Joe Simitian; Bob Staedler a land use consultant at the firm Silicon Valley Synergy; and Jahmal Williams director of DEI partnerships and university-community liaison with San José State University students and alumni spoke at the meeting and implored the council to pick Williams for the appointment — praising his work building bridges between the university and the community groups throughout the city “Jahmal has shown me nothing less than a commitment to addressing issues related to social justice and equity being in community and ensuring the most marginalized voices are heard,” said Michael Dao director of the San José State Human Rights Institute Though the city charter requires only a simple majority vote of the council to make an appointment council members initially set a goal of appointing a new member with a seven-vote supermajority the five business-friendly moderate members (Mahan Pam Foley and George Casey) all cast ballots for Salas while labor-aligned progressives Pamela Campos Peter Ortiz and Domingo Candelas voted for Williams The council’s traditional swing votes after Christian and Staedler were eliminated Cohen voted for Williams and Kamei switched her support to Salas leaving the vote split 6-4 in Salas’ favor Facing the prospect of a continued deadlock Cohen and Kamei joined the five moderates to adopt a six-vote threshold for appointment a consulting firm for engineering and technical services and he currently serves as a board member for the Guadalupe River Park Conservancy and the San José Police Foundation He was sworn in after the vote and will be thrust immediately into the city budget process Declining sales tax revenue and rising costs of city employees and homeless housing have left the city with a $60 million shortfall “District 3 residents need to know that they can trust their representation at City Hall; I know Carl is committed to rebuilding that trust,” Mahan said “They need to know that we have experienced thoughtful people making tough budget tradeoffs.” City staffers in the mayor’s office and District 3 council office have provided basic constituent services for district residents in the months since Torres submitted his resignation just hours before he was arrested on Election Day Torres was charged with sexually assaulting a teenage relative in the late 1990s. Before the relative came forward, Torres faced pressure to resign as San José police investigated him for allegations of sexual misconduct with a different minor Torres was first elected to the council in 2020 representing a district that includes neighborhoods such as Downtown Torres was a reliably progressive vote who was backed by the city’s powerful labor movement In the campaign leading up to the special election those unions are largely lining up behind Gabby Chavez-Lopez executive director of the Latina Coalition of Silicon Valley — while Mahan has endorsed his former deputy chief of staff The field of candidates also includes retired Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Lt mediator and small business owner Irene Smith housing commissioner Anthony Tordillos and retired marriage and family counselor Tyrone Wade Downtown boosters are watching the election closely as they hope the neighborhood will benefit from marquee events coming to the South Bay in 2026 the FIFA World Cup and the NCAA men’s basketball tournament “We have an immense year coming to us in 2026 that takes planning right now,” said Leah Toeniskoetter president & CEO of the San José Chamber of Commerce East Santa Clara Street are all business districts that rely deeply on their council member and they haven’t had that representation for some time.” To learn more about how we use your information, please read our privacy policy. (This story has been updated with new information As the state again seeks the death penalty for two men convicted in the Deltona mass killing known as the Xbox murders a prosecutor told jurors that no matter how much detail shared or the words he used he would not be able to describe the horrific murders of six people nearly 21 years ago Assistant State Attorney Andrew Urbanak told the jurors that the sound of metal bats striking human flesh and breaking bones repeatedly filled the house on Telford Lane Troy Victorino, 48 sat at a table with their defense team across the courtroom Victorino and Hunter were already convicted and sentenced to death in 2006 for the murders But both death sentences were later struck down Two other men also participated in the murders: Michael Salas and Robert Cannon Salas was sentenced to mandatory life in prison Cannon pleaded guilty to avoid a possible death sentence and was sentenced to mandatory life in prison The resentencing for Victorino and Hunter will decide whether the men will be sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole or face the death penalty It is the state's second attempt to resentence the men to death The first was two years ago and ended in a mistrial Circuit Judge Dawn Nichols is presiding over the latest resentencing effort at the Volusia County Courthouse in DeLand before a 14-member jury which includes two alternates Urbanak told jurors all six young people died of blunt force trauma to the head Vega suffered five to six blows to his head Gonzalez was hit at least 10 times in the head and suffered multiple skull fractures He was stabbed multiple times before and after dying Belanger and Roman were in a relationship and their bodies were found in a bedroom Roman had skull fractures and stab wounds to his neck and head Gleason had seven to eight blows to the chest He too had been stabbed before and after death Nathan had six or seven blows to the back of her head Urbanak said the six lost their lives because of some “personal property.” Victorino had been living in a house on Providence Boulevard that belonged to Belanger’s grandmother who had not given him permission to stay there Deputies were called and Victorino was told he could not return to the house even though some of his property remained there who at the time was on probation for beating a man with a cane said he would go to any means to get his property back Back at a house with Hunter and two others Victorino started talking about a movie called "Wonderland" where a group of men killed another group with pipes He said if he had a group he would do that at the house on Telford Lane Hunter suggested wearing masks but Victorino said that would not be necessary because they were going to kill everyone in the house Urbanak said they later went back to the house on Telford Lane armed with metal bats Victorino kicked in the front door while the men armed with the metal bats burst in who is prosecuting the case along with Assistant State Attorney Heatha Trigones played a crime scene video for the jury in which the first sign at the modest house is the shattered frame to the front door The scene becomes something like a horror movie as the camera moves through the house The walls are splattered with blood and bodies lie on the floor who along with Timothy Pribisco is representing Victorino opting to defer them to later in the trial Volusia Sheriff's deputies testifies in Xbox murders resentencingVolusia Sheriff’s Office Deputy John McDonald was a road patrol deputy in Deltona at the time of the Xbox murders Assistant State Attorney Heatha Trigones questioned McDonald he responded to a home on Providence Boulevard That is the home were Victorino had been squatting in But it was owned by Belanger’s grandmother who said no one was supposed to be living there Victorino and Hunter were not there when McDonald arrived The man was arrested on an outstanding warrant and the juvenile was turned over to her parents he responded to a call from Victorino who wanted to report that some of his property had been taken from the house on Providence including an Xbox gaming console and a basketball jersey McDonald said he knew that Victorino was not supposed to be living in the house on Providence and told him he would not take a report McDonald testified that Victorino responded McDonald said he tried to tell Victorino to contact the owners and that maybe he could still retrieve the items if they were still there McDonald also said the owner had no legal responsibility to safeguard the property He said his explanation did not calm Victorino who ended the conversation and walked away asked McDonald about the owner’s grandson giving Victorino permission to stay in the house McDonald said there was some question about that which is why the grandmother decided not to press charges McDonald said he never had any interaction with Hunter McDonald said there were no signs of forced entry into the Providence Boulevard home Pribisco asked McDonald whether he spoke to Belanger about how she could return the property McDonald said he had told her that under the law the homeowner can dispose of property from a squatter or trespasser This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page The site owner may have set restrictions that prevent you from accessing the site College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects – Baseball America It’s another teaser prequel this week while we wait a big enough sample for the data to stabilize – would it be titled Too Robo Too Scout or Robo2cout – where instead of the traditional RoboScout article I will talk about the top 5 or so at each level with some noteworthy additions the list of names looks pretty similar to last week suggesting that the production is reaching a vague steady state establishing our priors for what a player’s true talent should be (loosely) anchored too for the rest of the season there is one leader who is further ahead of the next ranked hitter by more than the second-ranked guy is ahead of the next ten or so players This probably means that those players will be promoted soon enough to be at a more appropriate level for the talent they seem to be showing already I don’t recall seeing a distribution of talent like this before in the last while Andrew Salas (MIA) is the highest-ranked Low-A hitter Salas is the youngest hitter at the level but his wRC+ of 164 is the 20th highest wRC+ at the level He has no home runs yet but with a .297/490/.378 triple slash Salas is showing that he’s not being over matched at all in his stateside debut and needs only to show some game power as he has no tracked batted ball events greater than 99 mph yet has a 90th percentile exit velocity of 96.5 mph Jeremy Rodriguez (NYM) and Yolfran Castillo (TEX) both had similar 90th percentile exit velocities last year – and facing a lower level of pitching at the Complex – and Starlyn Caba (PHI) had a 96mph mark in 2023 as a 17-year-old Probably to no one’s surprise based on the hype the next three spots are filled by Carolina Mudcats: Luis Pena All are fantasy Top 100 prospects already – as is likely Andrew Salas – with the power and speed blends they are showing Asbel Gonzalez (KCR) has 24 stolen bases in 90 plate appearances while playing a solid center field and striking out less than 8% of the time Eduardo Tait (PHI) showing 25 to 30 HR power There probably hasn’t been a pitcher more talked about this season than Sean Linan (LAD). Last week, our Josh Norris wrote a great article which included some conversations with Dodger director of pitching Rob Hill discussing his high spin changeup – a screwball really – that has befuddled hitters The error bars around the projection are quite large when estimating from Low-A and after only 20 innings but Linan has a peak projected ERA of 3.56 with a strikeout rate nearing 28% It’s irresponsible to project someone with this small body of work with any confidence but it’s clear that this early season is breaking the model Linan should not yet be a Top 100 prospect but he should be taken in leagues of up to 200 prospects now new prospects will no doubt push their way up but it’s very conceivable that Linan is pushing to crack the Top 100 by the end of May After an eight-strikeout performance (out of ten outs) on Saturday Dasan Hill (MIN) stays in the top three behind Wei-En Lin (ATH) who we discussed last week The 19-year-old Hill sits 95 to 96 mph from the left side with his two seam fastball and has a low 80s slider that has over two feet of horizontal separation from the heater Hill also adds a changeup that has over 10 mph separation from the sinker and a curveball with plenty of two-plane break Three 20-year-olds who each have a strikeout rate over 40% – Liomar Martinez (MIA) and Dylan Questad (MIN) – round out the rest of the top six for Low-A Oppor is the only one with a walk rate in the single digits suggesting he might be susceptible to the long ball It’s worth noting that at the lower levels strikeout rate is more important than walk rate – so don’t be too alarmed by the double digit walk rate of Questad and Martinez yet Eury Perez had a 9.5% walk rate in 2021 (as an 18-year-old) Andrew Painter (PHI) had an 11% walk rate in 2022 Something to keep an eye on though as they progress in their development Just like last week, Leo De Vries (SDP) finds himself alone at the top of the High-A ranks with a 142 wRC+ and two stolen bases as an 18-year-old in the Mid West League the only 18-year-olds who had a higher wRC+ than De Vries early mark were Fernando Tatis Jr and Carlos Correa – though they sustained that level of production over 500 plate appearances De Vries is further ahead of second place in the rankings He’s in a class by himself with a peak projection of 25 to 30 home runs and 10 stolen bases with a .270/.340 batting average and OBP just like last week – is outfielder Yophery Rodriguez (BOS) who we discussed previously and continues to hit With the exception of Josue Briceno (DET) and Jeral Perez (CHW) the next nine spots are occupied by current Top 100 prospects – Arjun Nimmala (TOR) He is obviously not in the same tier of perceived value but Jeral Perez is likely the best value of the group and can probably be grabbed for minimal cost The next best: Kendall George (LAD) is showing an early season power surge with three home runs to go along with his ten stolen bases in 85 plate appearances George projects to be a 20/25 threat playing defense up the middle Zach Thornton (NYM) was promoted to Double-A Just like at the two lower levels, the hitter at the top has more separation between him and the second ranked hitter as the second-ranked hitter is from the fifteenth-ranked hitter. At Double-A, that honor belongs to Sebastian Walcott (TEX) who has a 142 wRC+ with two home runs and five stolen bases over 88 plate appearances Cooper Pratt (MIL) is showing 20 home run power with three dingers over 89 plate appearances Being able to play an average shortstop has him as a top real-life prospect that carries over into fantasy as Pratt will likely get full time playing time where he should also have an above average batting average William Bergolla (CHW) – who was mentioned on the fantasy podcast as showing an excellent hit tool and with speed – and Cooper Kinney (TBR) who has a phenomenal 216 wRC+ and five bombs over 74 plate appearances as a 22-year-old Kinney might be available in your league and is showing 20 to 25 home run pop and the potential to be an above average major league hitter in the early going who is currently plying his trade in Triple-A There’s a clear top three at the top of the Double-A pitching charts, led by Robby Snelling (MIA) The former Padre has been averaging more than five innings per start while also keeping the ball on the ground at a 57% rate It’s not the sexiest profile but the left hander is still only 21 years old and has been sitting 94 mph this year RoboScout projects him to be a sub 4.00 ERA with low walks at peak similar to Justin Steele or a Top 50 pitcher we talked about Red Sox southpaw Connelly Early whose five pitch mix has taken a step forward this year and through 10.2 innings this year leads Double-A in strikeout rate amongst pitchers who have thrown at least seven innings in 2025 Early too projects to have an ERA in the high 3s in the major leagues at peak Jack Wenninger (NYM) is the other member of the Double-A trifecta Wenninger’s five-pitch arsenal has led to a scintillating 0.80 WHIP and 0.90 ERA with a groundball rate of 49% and averaging five innings per start it seems like the 23-year-old Wenninger is showing the makings of a mid-rotation starter All three of these pitchers are pushing Top 100 fantasy prospects Purely from a results perspective, Roman Anthony (BOS) and Moises Ballesteros (CHC) rank higher on the Triple-A rankings than much-ballyhooed do not be surprised if any or all of them are promoted in the next week or so In fifth place on the Triple-A list is Jorbit Vivas (NYY) who recently got brought up to the big club last week who will miss three months or so with thumb surgery and Adael Amador (COL) make up the next two spots But next in line is another hitter who may be in the major leagues before long making him extremely relevant in redraft leagues: Marcelo Mayer (BOS) with six home runs in 93 plate appearances there are typically no new “top prospects” that can be discovered the majority of top Triple-A pitching performances per RoboScout pitch in the major leagues and do quite well and Louie Varland (MIN) finished in the top 30 last year and have contributed this year at a better-than-expected rate in the top 10 there are the pitchers who are already expected to be contributors in the major leagues – such as Bubba Chandler (PIT) and Zebby Matthews (MIL) – but we are more interested in the potential for unsung contributors Right now, in the top 20 and projected – based on 2025 performance – be feasible redraft options for the rest of the season are Carlos Rodriguez (MIL) These pitchers are all showing better projections for 2025 than public projections that use historical performance there is a possibility that the public projections haven’t “caught up” to potential changes in true talent yet we talk about names to know in the upcoming Top 100 Prospects update crown jewel of the 2024 international free agent class tops the Hot Sheet after slashing .533/.667/.867 last week Presenting 10 Statcast standouts from the past week of minor league action led by arguably the top pitching prospect in the game 1 team in the College Baseball Top 25 rankings after another wild weekend Cooper are taking a look at basement dwellers in the AL and NL BA college writers Jacob Rudner & Peter Flaherty break Chris Lemonis’ surprise firing at Mississippi State and lots more Geoff Pontes & Dylan White highlight prospects who could be playing themselves into the Fantasy Top 100 we talk about Shedeur Sanders’ NFL Draft slide and why it wouldn’t happen in the MLB Draft Ben and Carlos talk about Red Sox and Yankees pitchers with physicality and stuff who are off to hot starts in 2025 On this week’s episode of the Baseball America Draft Podcast Carlos and Peter hop on to briefly talk about their relationship to the NFL draft… Read the newest magazine issue right on your phone 'I'm just getting back to me': Salas finding footing in Fall LeagueOctober 15th PEORIA, Ariz. -- The season is meant to be measured in growth. In many ways, Ethan Salas has been just trying to get back to equilibrium “I’ve been like that my whole life ever since I was little I was really more of a doubles guy,” Salas said “[I hit] a lot more doubles than I ever did homers More on the Arizona Fall League:• Complete coverage | All-AFL Team | Award winners Ranked as the top prospect in the Padres system and No. 19 overall in the sport Salas is following up a perplexing second full season in the Minors with a stint in the Arizona Fall League and he's bringing ample momentum to the Peoria roster From Aug. 1 through the end of the season with Fort Wayne, he tied for High-A lead with 12 doubles in 32 games, joining No. 2 overall prospect Walker Jenkins (Twins) and Justin Johnson (Royals) on top of that list. In Monday's 5-3 loss to Glendale at the Peoria Sports Complex the left-handed slugger went 2-for-5 in his second two-double performance in his last three Fall League games The 18-year-old catcher drove the first pitch he saw from Glendale right-hander Jose Acuna (Reds) -- an 87 mph cutter up in the zone -- out to right-center field for his first knock in the first inning. Three frames later, Salas fell behind 0-2 to righty Christian McGowan (PHI No. 22) before flicking a 1-2 95 mph fastball the opposite way for another double “I’m shooting for the big part of the field,” he said “Not always trying to swing for the fences put a barrel on the ball and good things happen.” Following Monday’s game, Salas ranked second in the Fall League in doubles with four, trailing only Peoria teammate and fellow Top 100 prospect Colt Emerson (six) while sitting tied for fourth in total bases (13) through five games he’s 6-for-22 (.273) with five of those hits going for extra bases The Fall League is still very much in small-sample territory but compare this to where Salas sat three months ago From April 5-July 11 (Salas’ last game before heading to the All-Star Futures Game in Texas) the backstop hit just .197/.300/.280 with one homer and 17 extra-base hits through 69 games for Fort Wayne the Padres sent Salas to San Diego to work with Major League assistant hitting coaches Mike McCoy and Pat O’Sullivan in hopes of a reset “Mike Shildt actually told me to just get lost in the competition,” Salas said That put me in perspective because I was going through a rough period through the year use my length and stay tall' because I’m a good hitter I don’t really need to change that much stuff.” The results really clicked in August when Salas posted a .737 OPS (100 points higher than any other month in 2024) and a 109 wRC+ proving he could be above league average even when he was four years younger than the average Midwest Leaguer If there’s a skill that has been better from beginning to end in 2024 it’s Salas’ efficiency at slowing the opposing run game Known for his impressive defensive acumen since his days as an amateur the Venezuela native threw out just 16.7 percent of attempted basestealers in his first full season but that jumped to 27.7 percent this year in Fort Wayne “I think it was just an intent thing,” Salas said “I’m not trying to look so pretty when I’m throwing to second or trying to be so smooth or too fast because sometimes you try to be too fast trying to get the fastest pop time off I think just getting a quality clean transfer off and your best accurate throw helped me a lot.” Salas nabbed his first two Fall League basestealers Monday as Glendale ran on him and Peoria pitchers seven times With his confidence up across the board -- both at and behind the plate -- the Padres wunderkind has a message for the rest of the Fall League I’m going to keep putting quality throws on the bag.” AJ Cassavell covers the Padres for MLB.com We recently switched our login system from requiring display names to email addresses in order to log in You must use your email address instead of your display name in order to log in Interested in learning more about the Minnesota Twins' top prospects Check out our comprehensive top prospects list that includes up-to-date stats You need to be a member in order to leave a comment Sign up for a new account in our community Cremation and arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors of Dumas 1967 in Dumas to Gilbert Salas Santana and Melba Santana He had worked as a beautician over twenty-five years He had also worked as a nurses assistant in San Antonio and was currently employed by the Postal Service in Louisville He had donated his time and services for many homeless shelters wherever he was living and Richard Salas; and many nieces and nephews that he cared for very much Sign up Sign in Listen Close-up photo of Ethan Salas in his catchers gearThree of the Padres’ top prospects — №1 shortstop Leodalis De Vries, №2 catcher Ethan Salas and №20 right-handed starter Braden Nett — started on the road against the Dodgers’ Sunday. “I’m excited,” Padres’ manager Mike Shildt said of seeing the trio together in game action against the defending World Series champions. “Every day is a great opportunity for everybody on the field,” Shildt continued. “But today is an exciting day for the organization. De Vries is going to play shortstop and Salas is going to be behind the plate.” “They’ve earned it. They’ve earned the opportunity. Salas has clearly played a little bit in some Cactus League games. It’s time for those guys to start taking their next steps toward getting here permanently.” “Nett has a lot of weapons. Just go trust it. Be aggressive. Enjoy the process.” Photo of Fernando Tatis Jr. sitting down in the bullpen next to Leodalis De VriesFernando Tatis Jr. was back at practice Sunday after being ill for two days. “I think he’s going to do something light,” Shildt said of Tatis. “I got a little bit of feedback. He’s feeling better and he’s in a better place. There’s a good chance he’s going to do something today to get him moving around a little bit.” Not moving around was right-handed reliever Sean Reynolds, who has his right foot in a restraining boot and is also ill with the flu. “Sean had a stress reaction in his right foot about a week ago and he’s been away a couple days with a little bit of the flu,” said Shildt. “It’s been a couple rough days for Sean.” “We’re still trying to determine the length of how long he’ll be out. We’re immobilizing it. He’s in a boot and we’re just trying to make sure he rests it. How long that takes will be determined. It’s a long season. He’ll be back before we know it.” Help The youngest member of the Salas family officially starts his path to the majors after inking his first professional contract as Andrew Salas has agreed with the Marlins on a $3.7 million bonus Born in Florida but signed as an international free agent out of Venezuela like his brothers 188-pound shortstop with sharp instincts and the ability to slow the game down on both sides of the ball he’s a switch-hitter who demonstrates excellent strike-zone awareness and a more polished swing from the left side showing balance and the ability to drive the ball to the opposite-field gap with backspin Miami Marlins sign shortstop Andrew Salas for $3.7 million. Younger brother of Padres catcher Ethan Salas and Twins infielder Jose Salas.https://t.co/aCRAKA5LSP pic.twitter.com/nZCattL3xs Salas is a strong shortstop with smooth movements and possesses a solid-average arm that could improve as he gets stronger Though he lacks the explosive athleticism of some top shortstops his advanced skill set gives him a solid chance to stick at the position Salas is well-prepared to adapt to the pro game given his upbringing and experience facing former major league talent playing with the Carabobo Marineros in Venezuela Channelsreels-549653Reelsarrow-expand-549654Ethan Salas catches Brayan Buelvas stealingAthletics Prospects @ Padres ProspectsMarch 14 2025 | 00:00:18add-reel-549655Reelsshare-square-2-549656ShareEthan Salas makes a strong throw down to second base to catch Brayan Buelvas stealing for the second out of the top of the 6th You can now search for over 3 million videos by player Use the search box to start your search with a player or a team and then use the filter panel to refine your results You can also start by selecting filters from the panel Videos can be embedded and shared directly from MLB.com Bienvenido a la nueva búsqueda de videos de MLB Ahora puede buscar más de 3 millones de videos por jugador Use el cuadro de búsqueda para comenzar su búsqueda con un jugador o un equipo y luego use el panel de filtro para refinar sus resultados También puede comenzar seleccionando filtros desde el panel Los videos se pueden insertar y compartir directamente desde MLB.com/es There was an error when executing your search Please refresh the page or try another query to get results If you are still having trouble, please describe your issue here and we will do our best to resolve it Por favor vuelva a cargar la página o intente con otros parámetros para obtener resultados Si aún así continua teneindo problemas, por favor descríbalo aquí y haremos todo lo posible por resolverlo It looks like there are no results for your search Please note that \\\"Play\\\" filters are only available after the 2015 season Videos from 2015 and prior can be searched by player Examples of \\\"Play\\\" filters:Hit ResultPitch ResultPitch Type\"},\"es\":{\"title\":\"¡Ponchado!\",\"body\":\"Aparentemente no hay resultados para tu búsqueda tenga en cuenta que los filtros de Play sólo están disponibles después de la temporada 2015 Los videos de 2015 y anteriores se pueden buscar por jugador There were no clips found for this selection Please refresh the page or try again later No se encontraron clips para esta selección Actualiza la página o vuelve a intentarlo más tarde Si aún así continua teneindo problemas, por favor descríbalo aquí y haremos todo lo posible por resolverlo.