Iván Salas (born December 30, 1990) is a Mexican professional baseball pitcher for the Pericos de Puebla of the Mexican League.

Iván Salas
Pericos de Puebla – No. 76
Pitcher
Born: (1990-12-30) December 30, 1990 (age 35)
Navojoa, Sonora, Mexico
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
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Professional career

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Piratas de Campeche

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Salas began his career with the Piratas de Campeche of the Mexican League in 2009. On December 31, 2009, Salas elected free agency. On March 11, 2011, Salas re-signed with the Piratas.[1] Salas played with Campeche through the 2018 season, pitching to a cumulative 3.57 ERA with 170 strikeouts in 242.0 innings pitched across 9 seasons with the team.[2]

Sultanes de Monterrey

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On May 20, 2021, Salas signed with the Sultanes de Monterrey of the Mexican League. Appearing in 29 games, he posted a 4.08 ERA with 20 strikeouts in 28+23 innings pitched.

Pericos de Puebla

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On April 21, 2022, Salas signed with the Pericos de Puebla. He made 10 appearances for the club, pitching to a 4.63 ERA with 10 strikeouts in 11+23 innings pitched.

Sultanes de Monterrey (second stint)

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On May 17, 2022, Salas was traded back to the Sultanes de Monterrey. In 14 games down the stretch, Salas worked to a 1-0 record and 2.77 ERA with 10 strikeouts in 13.0 innings pitched.

Guerreros de Oaxaca

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On January 30, 2023, Salas signed with the Guerreros de Oaxaca of the Mexican League.[3] In 26 games for Oaxaca, Salas posted a 5.60 ERA with 15 strikeouts across 17+23 innings of work.

Olmecas de Tabasco

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On November 21, 2023, Salas was selected by the Conspiradores de Querétaro in the team's expansion draft.[4] He did not appear for the club during the 2024 season.

On April 16, 2025, Salas was traded to the Olmecas de Tabasco of the Mexican League.[5] In 27 appearances for Tabasco, he posted a 1-0 record and 4.91 ERA with 13 strikeouts across 18+13 innings pitched. Salas was released by the Olmecas on July 15.[6]

Pericos de Puebla (second stint)

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On April 16, 2026, Salas signed with the Pericos de Puebla of the Mexican League.[7]

International career

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References

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  1. "Ivan Salas Stats, Fantasy & News". MLB.com. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
  2. "Ivan Salas Mexican, Winter & Minor Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
  3. "Guerreros: Iván Salas refuerza a la tribu bélica". MiLB.com (in Spanish). January 30, 2023. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
  4. "LMB: Draft de expansión para Conspiradores y Dorados". milb.com (in Spanish). November 21, 2023. Retrieved November 23, 2023.
  5. "LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 16 de abril de 2025". lmb.com.mx (in Spanish). Retrieved May 13, 2025.
  6. "LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 15 de julio de 2025". lmb.com.mx (in Spanish). Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  7. "LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 16 de abril de 2026". lmb.com.mx (in Spanish). Retrieved May 16, 2026.
  8. Laymance, Austin (February 8, 2017). "A-Gon, Davis lead Mexico's WBC '17 roster". MLB.com. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
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