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Padres Extend Non-Roster Invites to 32 Players for Spring Training

Originally posted on San Diego Padres on SI
By Noah Camras | Last updated Jan 26, 2024 5:04 PM ET

The San Diego Padres have extended non-roster invites to 32 players for Major League spring training for the 2024 season.

Here's the full list of players, broken out by position:

Right-Handed Pitchers (12): Lake Bachar, Ryan Bergert, Drew Carlton, Yovanny Cruz, Matt Festa, Nick Hernandez, Kevin Kopps, Moises Lugo, Adam Mazur, Tommy Nance, Drew Thorpe, Nolan Watson

Left-Handed Pitchers (5): Daniel Camarena, Ryan Carpenter, Austin Krob, Jayvien Sandridge, Robby Snelling

Catchers (3): Kevin Plawecki, Ethan Salas, Chandler Seagle

Infielders (6): Marcos Castañon, Mason McCoy, Jackson Merrill, Nate Mondou, Graham Pauley, Tyler Wade

Outfielders (6): Bryce Johnson, Jakob Marsee, Óscar Mercado, Calvin Mitchell, Tirso Ornelas, Robert Perez Jr.

We have extended Major League Spring Training invitations to 32 players.

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— San Diego Padres (@Padres) January 26, 2024

The most enticing name on the list is 17-year-old catcher, Ethan Salas. He's risen the ranks of the Padres' minor league system, and will get an opportunity to showcase his skills among tons of big-league talent.

Another top prospect, Jackson Merrill, will get that same opportunity. He's the team's No. 2 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, and is expected to make his MLB debut in 2024. He's just 20 years old.

Robby Snelling, the team's No. 3 prospect, is also 20 years old, and expected to make his debut in 2025. He's the highest-ranked pitching prospect in the San Diego organization.

Of the 32 players invited to spring training, 15 of them are minor league free agents who are new to the organization.

This article first appeared on San Diego Padres on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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