Padres minors: Matt Waldron makes another rehab start, Ethan Salas (oblique) to injured list
Matt Waldron gave up a run in the Pacific Coast League.
It's the only run the knuckleballer has given up so far in the minors this year.
Rehabbing a brachialis strain, Waldron allowed a run in three innings in Triple-A El Paso's 14-1 win over visiting Reno on Friday.
Waldron (0.52 ERA) struck out, walked one and allowed three hits, including a solo homer to Diamondbacks prospect Ryan Waldschmidt.
Between this rehab assignment (two starts) and the one he was on to start the year, Waldron has allowed one run in 17 ⅓ innings so far at Triple-A El Paso. He had an 8.49 ERA in 23⅓ innings in the majors before requiring a second stint on the injured list.
Right-hander Sean Boyle (6-4, 5.84 ERA) struck out three over three scoreless innings in relief for the win.
Center fielder Carlos Rodriguez (.763 OPS) drove in four runs on three hits, including his second homer.
Shortstop Mason McCoy (.834 OPS) went 4-for-4 with two RBIs, three runs scored and his 16th steal.
First baseman Nick Pratto (.811 OPS) and third baseman Clay Dungan (.755 OPS) both drove in two runs on two hits, including a double.
El Paso is 34-39.
Salas sidelined
Catcher Ethan Salas was placed on Double-A San Antonio’s seven-day injured list on Saturday with a minor tweaked oblique. Salas had been out of the lineup on Thursday and Friday.
Ranked No. 48 in MLB.com's top-100 prospects list, the 20-year-old Salas is hitting .282/.352/.432 with seven homers, 33 RBIs and 13 steals in 56 games at Double-A San Antonio.
Salas had cooled considerably in June (.503 OPS) after posting an .883 OPS in April and a .849 OPS in May.
Friday's scoreboard
DOUBLE-A SAN ANTONIO (30-37)
Missions 8, Corpus Christi 6: RHP Ian Koenig (3.65 ERA) struck out seven and allowed two runs in six innings in the start. RHP Francis Pena (3.91 ERA) earned his first save with a scoreless ninth. 3B Luis Verdugo (.704 OPS) drove in three runs on his fifth and sixth homers. C Brendan Durfee (.862 OPS) hit his second homer. SS Ryan Jackson drove in two runs on two hits. 1B Romeo Sanabria (.733 OPS) went 2-for-4 with an RBI, a walk and a run scored.
HIGH SINGLE-A FORT WAYNE (27-40)
South Bend 7, TinCaps 6 (11): CF Kasen Wells (.758 OPS) went 2-for-5 with an inside-the-park job for his first homer of the year. C Carlos Rodriguez (.622 OPS) went 2-for-4 with a triple, an RBI and two walks. DH Kavares Tears (.817 OPS) doubled in two runs. 1B Jack Costello (.726 OPS) went 1-for-4 with a double, an RBI and a walk. LHP Kash Mayfield (3.00 ERA) struck out four and allowed just two hits before leaving his start after two shutout innings. He is ramping up after missing last week's start as the Padres manage his workload. Mayfield is up to 42 innings after throwing 60⅔ innings last year in his pro debut.
LOW SINGLE-A LAKE ELSINORE (39-28)
San Jose 6, Storm 5: LHP Kruz Schoolcraft (1-3, 6.81 ERA) struck out four but allowed six runs-five earned-on six hits and three walks in five innings in the loss. 3B Dawson Willis (1.346 OPS) went 2-for-4 with his first homer and two RBIs. 1B Kerrington Cross (1.061 OPS) went 2-for-4 with a double, an RBI and a run scored. RF Qrey Lott (.847 OPS) went 2-for-3 with a walk. CF Ryan Wideman (.904 OPS) went 1-for-3 with a walk, two runs and his 43rd steal.
ROOKIE ACL PADRES (19-16)
Reds 7, Padres 1 (7): RHP Lan-Hong Su (0-1, 4.02 ERA) allowed five runs in 2 ⅔ innings in his first career loss. SS Jhoan De La Cruz (.520 OPS) hit a triple and C Jack Mathey (.523 OPS) hit a double. RF Jesmaylin Arias (.811 OPS) hit his fourth homer.
ROOKIE DSL BROWN (4-10)
Royals 1, Padres 0 (7): LHP Yojansy Pérez (2.08 ERA) struck out two and allowed two hits and two walks in five shutout innings. SS Dawry Guerrero (.908 OPS) went 1-for-2 with a walk.
ROOKIE DSL GOLD (12-2)
Padres 14, Guardians 2: C Dayquer Alfonzo (1.145 OPS) drove in five runs on four hits, including his second homer and a double. SS Joniel Hernandez (1.080 OPS) went 2-for-6 with his first homer. CF Darian Castillo (.785 OPS) went 2-for-4 with a double, two walks and three runs scored.
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This story was originally published June 20, 2026 at 5:14 AM.