Salazar was batting .301 with eight home runs and 50 RBI with the Triple-A Tucson Sidewinders at the time of his recall.

On January 15, 2010, Salazar signed a minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles with an invite to spring training.

On February 14, 2012, Salazar signed a minor league contract with the Tampa Bay Rays with an invite to spring training.

Following his playing career, Salazar served as a hitting coach for Santa Barbara High School.

Salazar was hired by the Colorado Rockies, and served as the Hartford Yard Goats hitting coach in 2015 and 2016.