Austin Nola
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MLB Player Data
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Jun 21 2024The Royals optioned Nola to Triple-A Omaha on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 34-year-old was called up by Kansas City last weekend but will lose his place on the 26-man roster as Hunter Renfroe (toe) returns from the injured list. Nola didn't see game action while up with the Royals.
Jun 15 2024The Royals recalled Nola from Triple-A Omaha on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Salvador Perez battling a knee injury, Nola will join the big-league roster to provide catching depth behind Freddy Fermin. While it's unclear how long Perez will be sidelined, Nola should be in the mix to make his 2024 MLB debut in the coming days.
Mar 22 2024The Royals optioned Nola to Triple-A Omaha on Friday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As long as Salvador Perez and Freddy Fermin were healthy, Nola was always destined for Omaha to begin the season. He'll provide veteran catching depth in the minors.
Feb 22 2024Nola was released by the Brewers and signed a major-league deal with the Royals on Thursday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola was in camp with the Brewers on a minor-league deal, but he became expendable after the team added Gary Sanchez. He was released as a result but quickly found a new deal with the Royals, where he's likely to compete for the backup catcher role with Freddy Fermin (finger). Across 154 plate appearances with the Padres in 2023, Nola posted a .146/.260/.192 line.
Jan 5 2024Nola signed a minor-league contract with the Brewers on Friday that includes an invitation to spring training, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola. 34, was non-tendered by the Padres earlier this offseason after he managed a sickly .452 OPS across 52 games in 2023. The Brewers brought in Eric Haase last month to be William Contreras' backup, so Nola figures to begin 2024 at Triple-A Nashville.
Jul 18 2023San Diego optioned Nola to Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola has failed all year to find a groove offensively and the Padres no longer have to practice patience with him because Luis Campusano (thumb) is back to full health.
May 27 2023Nola will be on the bench for Saturday's game against the Yankees, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola's playing time has slipped recently, particularly against right-handers. He remains the primary catcher against lefties, but it's been Brett Sullivan behind the plate against four of the last five righties, including Saturday's starter Luis Severino. Nola is hitting .135/.259/.188 on the year, so he's not making much of a case to expand his role.
May 24 2023Nola is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola has hit just .103/.212/.103 in May over 29 at-bats, and continues to see his playing time decrease. Brett Sullivan is starting behind the plate and hitting ninth against the Nationals on Wednesday.
May 21 2023Nola is not in the starting lineup against the Red Sox on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola continues to alternate catching duties and is hitting just .120 with a .361 OPS over his 25 at-bats in May. Brett Sullivan will be behind the plate for Sunday's finale against Boston and hit ninth.
May 14 2023Nola is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola will sit for the second time in the three-game series against the Dodgers. Brett Sullivan will handle backstop duties and hit ninth against Tony Gonsolin and the Los Angeles pitching staff.
May 12 2023Nola is out of the starting lineup Friday against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Brett Sullivan will catch and bat ninth versus the Dodgers and right-hander Dustin May. Nola has slashed just .135/.250/.192 this year off righties.
May 10 2023Nola is not in the starting lineup against the Twins on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola will take a seat after going 1-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored in the victory over Minnesota on Tuesday. Brett Sullivan is starting behind the plate and hitting ninth for Wednesday's affair.
May 3 2023Nola is on the bench Wednesday versus the Reds, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Brett Sullivan will handle catching duties in place of Nola, who has gone 5-for-31 with a pair of extra-base hits and three RBI in his last 10 games.
May 1 2023Nola is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola will get a break for Monday's game against right-hander Luke Weaver and the Reds. Brett Sullivan will handle backstop duties and hit ninth.
Apr 30 2023Nola went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 6-4 victory over the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola took advantage of the incredibly friendly hitting environment in Mexico City on Sunday, crushing a 440-foot homer that plated Matt Carpenter in the fifth inning. His long ball was the catalyst for the Padres' comeback, scoring the first two of six unanswered runs over the final four frames. Nola owns an abysmal .156/.280/.234 slash line through 21 games and should remain outside of fantasy consideration, especially once Luis Campusano (thumb) returns.
Apr 1 2023Nola will sit Saturday against the Rockies, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola started the first two games of the season behind the plate, going 1-for-6 with a walk. Luis Campusano gets the start Saturday.
Mar 26 2023Padres manager Bob Melvin said Nola (hand/nose) is slated to play in Monday's Cactus League finale versus the Rockies, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola had been expected to play Sunday versus the Mariners, but the Padres decided to err on the side of caution and hold him out for the day after he took a foul ball off his left (non-catching) hand while playing in a minor-league contest Saturday. The backstop had already been recovering from a fractured nose stemming from being hit in the face by a pitch March 19, but neither injury looks as though it'll prevent him from being ready to go for Opening Day. Provided Nola plays Monday as expected, he should head into the regular season as the Friars' top option behind the dish.
Mar 25 2023Nola (nose) left a minor-league contest Saturday after taking a foul tip to his non-catching hand, Bob Scanlan of Bally Sports San Diego reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It hasn't been the most enjoyable spring for Nola, who suffered a fractured nose after getting hit in the face by a pitch March 19. He returned to the field Saturday to catch for Yu Darvish in a minor-league contest, but the backstop was forced to depart after taking a foul tip to his left hand. Nola was already uncertain for Opening Day due to the nose injury, and it's uncertain whether the hand issue will further complicate his ability to be ready for Thursday's opener.
Mar 19 2023Padres manager Bob Melvin said Sunday that he "can't imagine it's not broken" in reference to Nola's nose after the catcher was hit in the face during a Cactus League contest, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola was carted off the field after getting hit by a pitch in the face during the fourth inning of Sunday's exhibition game against the Cubs. The extent of the injury is unclear, but if Nola isn't ready to return in time for Opening Day, Luis Campusano would likely open the campaign as San Diego's primary backstop.
Mar 9 2023Nola (illness) will start at catcher and bat third in Thursday's Cactus League game against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola will return to the spring lineup for the first time since Monday, after a bout with the flu left him unavailable for the past couple of days. The 33-year-old is once again projected to serve as the Padres' top backstop in 2023, though his standing atop the depth chart is more unsteady than it was heading into last season after he turned in a career-worst .650 OPS over 397 plate appearances in 2022.
Mar 7 2023Nola was scratched from the Padres' Cactus League lineup Tuesday due to flu-like symptoms. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola should be good to go after a day or two of rest and fluids. Pedro Severino will get the start at catcher in his place Tuesday afternoon against the Angels.
Jan 13 2023Nola signed a one-year, $2.35 million contract with the Padres on Friday to avoid arbitration, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola put up a disappointing .649 OPS for the Padres last season while making a career-high 94 starts at catcher. He'll enter the 2023 campaign atop the depth chart but figures to cede a good amount of playing time to Luis Campusano.
Oct 5 2022Nola isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Giants, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola went 2-for-3 with a run and an RBI during Tuesday's win over the Giants, but he'll take a seat for the second time in the last three games. Luis Campusano is starting at catcher and batting ninth.
Oct 3 2022Nola isn't starting Monday against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 1-for-11 with an RBI in the last series against the White Sox, Nola will get a day off Monday. In his place, Luis Campusano will start behind the plate and bat seventh.
Sep 29 2022Nola isn't starting Thursday against the Dodgers, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 5-for-11 in his last four games, Nola will get a day off against Los Angeles. Luis Campusano will take over behind the plate for him and bat eighth.
Sep 25 2022Nola is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola went 1-for-4 with a double and a run scored Saturday in Colorado, and he'll head to the bench for Sunday's series finale. Luis Campusano will take over behind the plate and bat eighth.
Sep 23 2022Nola was scratched from the lineup for Friday's game against the Rockies but is not injured, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lineup alteration appears to be nothing more than a simple change of plans for the Padres. Jorge Alfaro will bat eighth and start behind the plate in Nola's absence.
Sep 22 2022Nola is not in Thursday's lineup against the Cardinals, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola has hit .222 with one home run, three walks and four strikeouts in 13 September games. Luis Campusano will start behind the dish and hit ninth.
Sep 17 2022Nola isn't starting Saturday against the Diamondbacks, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola started the last two games and went 2-for-5 with a homer, a double, two runs and two RBI. Luis Campusano will take his place behind the dish and bat eighth Saturday.
Sep 16 2022Nola went 2-for-3 with a home run, a double, two total RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 12-3 win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola popped a solo shot in the second inning and added a sacrifice fly as the Padres poured on more offense in the eighth. The catcher has gone 6-for-17 (.353) over his last six games. The short but productive stretch has raised his season slash line to .248/.321/.325 with four homers, 36 RBI, 37 runs scored, two stolen bases and 12 doubles through 98 contests.
Sep 14 2022Nola isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola is getting a day off after he went 2-for-8 with a run and a strikeout over the last three games. Jorge Alfaro will start behind the dish and bat ninth.
Sep 10 2022Nola was activated from the paternity list and is starting Saturday against the Dodgers, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola landed on the paternity list Friday but will rejoin the Padres after spending just one day away from the team. He's starting behind the dish and batting eighth during Saturday's matchup.
Sep 9 2022Nola was placed on the paternity list Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola was not included in the lineup for Friday's contest, and the reason for his absence is now known. He can remain on the paternity list for no more than three days, but it's not clear if he will return this weekend or for the upcoming series against the Mariners that begins Tuesday.
Sep 6 2022Nola is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola is 0-for-13 over the past seven days and will get Tuesday off to regroup. Jorge Alfaro will take over behind the plate after coming off the injured list and bat ninth.
Sep 3 2022Nola will sit Saturday against the Dodgers, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola hits the bench for the second time in three games. Luis Campusano will start behind the plate.
Aug 31 2022Nola isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola started the last two games and went 1-for-8 with two RBI and a strikeout. Luis Campusano is taking over behind the dish and batting eighth.
Aug 28 2022Nola is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola is locked in as the Friars' clear No. 1 backstop after Jorge Alfaro (knee) was placed on the injured list Friday, but the 32-year-old will get a breather for the series finale. Luis Campusano will step in behind the dish Sunday after Nola went 3-for-7 with a walk, a run and an RBI while starting at cacher in the first two games of the series.
Aug 24 2022Nola is not in the starting lineup Wednesday versus the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola will get a breather after he went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Tuesday's loss. Jorge Alfaro will take over at catcher and bat ninth in the series finale.
Aug 21 2022Nola is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With starts behind the plate in three of the past four contests and eight of the previous 11 games, Nola appears to have overtaken Jorge Alfaro as the Friars' No. 1 catcher. Alfaro will get the starting nod Sunday, but Nola has been the far better performer in August with a .730 OPS to Alfaro's .374 mark.
Aug 16 2022Nola is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola had seen an uptick in playing time of late while Jorge Alfaro had nursed a knee issue, but Alfaro looks to be healthy again and will pick up his second start behind the plate in the Padres' last three games. Though he no longer has a clear path to the top catcher's role, Nola is off to a strong start to August and should play more than the typical No. 2 backstop. In 11 games so far this month, Nola has hit .265 with a home run, four walks, six runs and five RBI.
Aug 10 2022Nola went 1-for-3 with a walk, a home run, three RBI and two runs scored Wednesday against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola took Jarlin Garcia yard in the sixth inning to tally his third homer of the season. He has started four of the Padres' last five games with Jorge Alfaro (knee) battling an injury, though Nola has only three hits across 13 at-bats in that span. For the season, Nola has a .247/.318/.324 line across 283 plate appearances,
Jul 15 2022Nola went 2-for-4 with two RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in Friday's 5-3 win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola supplied a two-run double in the second inning and scored on an Esteury Ruiz single. In the third, Nola grounded into a double play that led to another run, and he added a single and a steal in the fifth. The catcher has hit safely in his last five contests, going 6-for-16 (.375) in that span. He's posted a .242/.309/.309 slash line with two home runs, 25 RBI, 24 runs scored, eight doubles and a pair of steals through 236 plate appearances. Nola has started to push for more even playing time behind the dish, starting four of the last eight games while splitting the catching duties with Jorge Alfaro.
Jul 3 2022Nola is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Jorge Alfaro overcoming a knee injury and stepping back in behind the plate Sunday, Nola's four-game run in the starting nine will come to an end. Though he should play more frequently than most No. 2 catchers, Nola will likely be little more than a low-end starting option in mixed leagues that keep two catchers active now that Alfaro is healthy again.
Jun 26 2022Nola went 1-for-4 with two RBI and a run in Sunday's 8-5 loss to the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though Jorge Alfaro's hot bat has earned him a near-everyday role at catcher or designated hitter, Nola hasn't completely fallen out of the lineup as a result. In fact, Sunday marked Nola's fourth start in five games, He's gone 6-for-15 with a double, five RBI and three runs over those four starts and should continue to hold down at least a part-time role with the Padres while he's swinging a hot bat.
Jun 20 2022Nola went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Sunday's loss to the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola sent Luke Voit home on a two-run shot in the eighth inning, but the Padres were two far behind and ended up with the loss. The home run was Nola's second of the year and his first since April 11. Perhaps things are turning around for the catcher as he is on a five-game hitting streak and has raised his batting average from .219 to .229 during that span.
Jun 15 2022Nola is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola and Jorge Alfaro have alternated starts over the past 20 games, but Alfaro will start for the second straight contest after going 2-for-4 with a home run, a walk and an additional run scored Tuesday. Nola has a .250/.379/.250 slash line through seven games in June, so the timeshare behind the plate is unlikely to change anytime soon.
Jun 14 2022Nola will sit Tuesday against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Padres have been remarkably consistent in how they've deployed their catchers in recent weeks. Nola and Jorge Alfaro have alternated turns behind the plate for 20 consecutive games. Alfaro starts Tuesday, but Nola should return to the lineup Wednesday if the pattern holds.
Jun 12 2022Nola will not start Sunday's game against Colorado. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola and Jorge Alfaro have now alternated starts behind the plate for 18 straight games. Alfaro gets the nod Sunday, but Nola should start Monday at Wrigley Field if the pattern continues.
Jun 8 2022Nola is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mets, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola and Jorge Alfaro have alternated starts over the past 13 games, and that trend will continue Wednesday after Nola went 0-for-3 with a walk, a run and a strikeout during Tuesday's contest.
Jun 6 2022Nola is not in the lineup Monday against the Mets, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Neither Nola nor Jorge Alfaro seem to have a true starting role behind the plate in San Diego at the moment. Neither catcher has started back-to-back games since Nola did so May 24-25. Given that he's hitting just .214/.289/.267 on the year, it's unlikely Nola substantially increases his playing time any time soon.
Jun 4 2022Nola isn't starting Saturday against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola has alternated starts behind the dish over the last week, and he'll take a seat after going 0-for-3 with a run, a walk and two strikeouts in Friday's win over Milwaukee. Jorge Alfaro will start behind the plate and bat fifth.
Jun 2 2022Nola is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Brewers, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola and Jorge Alfaro have alternated starts behind the plate over the past seven games, and that trend will continue Wednesday after Nola went 1-for-3 with a walk Wednesday against the Cardinals.
May 31 2022Nola will be on the bench Tuesday against St. Louis. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola has struggled to a .223/.288/.281 line at the plate this season, but he remains the Padres' primary catcher, starting 28 of the team's 49 games behind the plate. Jorge Alfaro, who starts Tuesday, has hit .257/.288/.378.
May 29 2022Nola is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola will take a seat for the day game following the night game after he started at catcher and went 1-for-4 with an RBI in Saturday's 4-2 loss. With Nola on the bench, Jorge Alfaro will catch for starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore in the series finale.
May 27 2022Nola will sit Friday against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola has disappointed at the plate this season, hitting .212/.285/.274 in 33 games. Jorge Alfaro will take over behind the plate Friday.
May 23 2022Nola isn't starting Monday against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola started in the last two games and went 2-for-7 with a double, a run, two walks and two strikeouts. Jorge Alfaro will take over behind the dish and bat ninth Monday.
May 20 2022Nola isn't starting Friday against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in Thursday's win over the Phillies, and he'll take a seat for the second time in the last three games. Jorge Alfaro will start behind the plate and bat ninth.
May 18 2022Nola isn't starting Wednesday against the Phillies, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola started in the last two games and went 1-for-6 with two RBI. Jorge Alfaro will start behind the dish and bat eighth Wednesday.
May 14 2022Nola isn't starting Saturday against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola went 1-for-4 with a double, a run and a walk in Friday's series opener, but he'll be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games. Jorge Alfaro will start behind the dish and bat ninth.
May 11 2022Nola isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola started in the last three games and went 3-for-11 with an RBI and three strikeouts. Jorge Alfaro will take over behind the plate and bat ninth.
May 7 2022Nola isn't starting Saturday against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola started in the last two games and went 0-for-7 with a walk and three strikeouts. Jorge Alfaro will start behind the dish and bat seventh.
May 4 2022Nola is out of the lineup for the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jorge Alfaro will handle the catching duties for the nightcap after Nola worked behind the plate for all nine innings in the Padres' 5-4 win in Game 1. Nola went 1-for-4 with his second double of the season and collected his ninth RBI.
Apr 30 2022Nola will sit Saturday against Pittsburgh. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola sits for the second time in three games. He's yet to get going at the plate this season, hitting .200/.282/.267. Jorge Alfaro will get the start behind the dish.
Apr 20 2022Nola isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola started the last four games and went 4-for-14 with two runs, an RBI, a walk and three strikeouts. Jorge Alfaro will start behind the plate and bat seventh.
Apr 15 2022Nola isn't starting Friday's game against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola went 1-for-4 with three runs, an RBI, a stolen base and a walk Thursday, and he'll retreat to the bench for the second time in the last three games. Jorge Alfaro will start behind the plate and bat seventh.
Apr 13 2022Nola isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola started in each of the last four games, and he went 4-for-15 with a homer, four RBI, two runs, a walk and three strikeouts. Jorge Alfaro will start behind the dish and bat eighth Wednesday.
Apr 11 2022Nola went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in a 4-2 win against San Francisco on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola chased San Francisco starter Alex Wood in the fifth inning with his solo home run to left to give San Diego a brief lead, though he failed to be productive in his other four at-bats. The 32-year-old backstop has now hit safely and recorded an RBI in all four games in which he's played this season, though the solo shot is his first extra-base hit.
Apr 8 2022Nola is not in the lineup Friday against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola started behind the plate Opening Day and went 1-for-4 with an RBI during the 4-2 loss in Arizona. Jorge Alfaro will start Friday's contest and form a battery with left-hander Sean Manaea.
Apr 7 2022Nola will start at catcher and bat leadoff in Thursday's season opener versus the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Opening Day leadoff assignment is a nice surprise for Nola's fantasy managers, but it bears mentioning that Arizona is bringing a lefty (Madison Bumgarner) to the hill. The lefty-hitting Trent Grisham -- who is batting ninth Thursday -- typically slotted atop the lineup versus right-handed pitchers during Cactus League play, so expect that trend to carry over into the regular season. Nola will likely move to the bottom half of the San Diego lineup versus righties.
Mar 16 2022Nola (thumb) is scheduled to catch for starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore on Friday in the Padres' Cactus League opener versus the Mariners, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The report provides confirmation that Nola is healthy again after he sustained a left thumb strain in late September that required season-ending surgery. Before the thumb injury surfaced, Nola had missed considerable time in the 2021 season with a sprained knee, limiting him to just 56 appearances in total. He enters 2022 as the Padres' nominal No. 1 catcher, but with San Diego expected to carry two other experienced backstops (Jorge Alfaro and Victor Caratini) on its Opening Day roster, Nola could struggle to earn starts in more than 60 percent of the Padres' games.
Oct 1 2021Nola (thumb) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola's shift to the 60-day IL is simply procedural since the catcher will require season-ending thumb surgery. Victor Caratini will continue to serve as the primary catcher during the final series of the regular season, while Friday's transaction helps to make room for right-hander Pedro Avila, whose contract was selected from Triple-A El Paso on Friday.
Sep 24 2021Nola was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday with a left thumb strain and will undergo season-ending surgery, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's not entirely clear when the issue initially arose, but it seems possible that Nola has been trying to play through the injury for a while. The backstop concludes the campaign with two homers to go along with a .272/.340/.376 slash line across 194 plate appearances. Webster Rivas was recalled from Triple-A El Paso and figures to share the catching duties with Victor Caratini during the final games of the season.
Sep 23 2021Nola isn't starting Thursday's game against the Giants, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola will retreat to the bench for a second straight game. Victor Caratini will start behind the dish and bat eighth with right-hander Yu Darvish on the mound for the Padres.
Sep 22 2021Nola isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola has gone 9-for-20 with a home run, three doubles, four runs and a walk across his last five appearances, and he'll get a breather Wednesday. Victor Caratini will start behind the dish and bat eighth.
Sep 21 2021Nola went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a strikeout in a 6-5 loss to the Giants on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola singled in the third inning and knotted the score at 5-5 with a sixth-inning homer to left, only his second long ball this season and first since May 15. The backstop had 17 homers in 127 career games prior to 2021 but is still slashing a respectable .272/.340/.376 this year while going 9-for20 with four extra-base hits over his last five games.
Sep 18 2021Nola is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola had drawn four consecutive starts behind the plate, so he'll get a day off. Victor Caratini will take over behind the plate and hit eighth.
Sep 16 2021Nola went 3-for-3 with a run scored and a walk Thursday against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola logged his second consecutive multi-hit game and his third in nine September starts. That hasn't translated into tremendous counting stat production, though he does have four runs scored and two RBI in that span. For the season, Nola has maintained a .267/.341/.354 line with 13 runs scored and 28 RBI across 182 plate appearances.
Sep 13 2021Nola will sit Monday against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola has stumbled to a .186/.205/.209 line over his last 12 games. Victor Caratini will catch Yu Darvish on Monday, as he's done in all of Darvish's starts this season.
Sep 11 2021Nola isn't starting Saturday's game against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola went 0-for-4 in Friday's loss to the Dodgers, and he continues to alternate starts behind the dish. Victor Caratini will start at catcher and bat eighth.
Sep 8 2021Nola isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola went 1-for-3 with a strikeout in Tuesday's series opener, but he'll take a seat for the second time in the last three games. Victor Caratini will start behind the dish and bat eighth with Yu Darvish on the mound Wednesday.
Sep 5 2021Nola is out of the lineup Sunday against the Astros, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola started the previous two games and will take a seat after going 1-for-3 with a walk, an RBI and two runs during Saturday's contest. Victor Caratini will work behind the plate and bat eighth Sunday for the Friars.
Sep 1 2021Nola isn't starting Wednesday's game against Arizona. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola started each of the last four games and went 4-for-17 with a double, three RBI and a run. Victor Caratini will take over behind the dish and bat seventh with right-hander Yu Darvish on the mound for the Padres on Wednesday.
Aug 22 2021Nola is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He gets a day off after going 1-for-3 with a walk Saturday, raising his average to .265 in the last 10 games. Victor Caratini is catching and batting eighth Sunday.
Aug 17 2021Nola will sit Tuesday against the Rockies, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola barely has the edge in playing time over Victor Caratini behind the plate at the moment. Caratini gets the nod Tuesday for the second time in three games and the 10th time in the Padres' last 21 contests.
Aug 15 2021Nola is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After catching in four of the Padres' last five games while going 4-for-14 at the plate, Nola will get some rest for the series finale. Victor Caratini will catch starting pitcher Craig Stammen on Sunday.
Aug 12 2021Nola isn't in the lineup Thursday against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola has gone 2-for-7 with a double, two RBI and two strikeouts across the last two games. Victor Caratini will catch right-hander Yu Darvish and bat eighth.
Aug 9 2021Nola isn't starting Monday's game against Miami. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola has recorded hits in each of the last three games, and he's gone 4-for-7 with a double, two RBI, a run and a walk across that span. Victor Caratini will start behind the dish and bat eighth.
Aug 7 2021Nola isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Arizona. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola went 2-for-3 with a run and a walk Friday, but he'll be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games. Victor Caratini will catch right-hander Yu Darvish and bat eighth.
Aug 4 2021Nola isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Athletics, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola will get a breather after he went 4-for-5 with a double, two RBI, a run and a strikeout in Tuesday's win over Oakland. Victor Caratini will start at catcher and bat eighth.
Jul 31 2021Nola will remain on the bench for Saturday's game against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola finds himself on the bench for the second game in a row. He's spent much of the season battling injuries and owns a modest .656 OPS in 74 plate appearances when available, though his 10:6 BB:K gives some reason for optimism. Victor Caratini will catch Yu Darvish in his absence.
Jul 30 2021Nola isn't starting Friday's game against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola drew starts in each of the last two games and went 2-for-7 with a double, an RBI and a strikeout. Victor Caratini will start behind the plate and bat seventh.
Jul 27 2021Nola is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Athletics, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 31-year-old has gone 0-for-6 with a pair of walks in two games since returning from the injured list. Victor Caratini will once again start behind the dish as San Diego begins its series against Oakland.
Jul 25 2021Nola is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After being activated from the injured list Thursday, Nola started behind the plate in two of the Padres' subsequent three contests, going hitless with two walks across eight plate appearances. Though he'll sit in favor of Victor Caratini for the second time in the series, Nola should see the larger share of playing time between the two over the final two months of the season.
Jul 23 2021Nola will be on the bench for Friday's game against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola returned from a knee injury Thursday but won't be asked to start two games in a row right away. Victor Caratini will catch Joe Musgrove in his absence.
Jul 22 2021Nola (knee) went 0-for-3 with a pair of walks in Thursday's 3-2 win over Miami. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola missed nearly two months with a sprained knee, although he did alright in his first game back. The 31-year-old is batting just .204 through 19 games this season, but Victor Caratini hit only .215 in Nola's absence. As such, San Diego's catchers may split time more evenly going forward unless one of them gets hot with the bat.
Jul 21 2021The Padres are expected to reinstate Nola (knee) from the 10-day injured list Thursday, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A left knee sprain has sidelined the 31-year-old since May 24, but he's set to finally make his return to start the four-game series in Miami. Once Nola is activated, backup catcher Webster Rivas will almost certainly be sent down.
Jul 20 2021Manager Jayce Tingler said Tuesday that Nola (knee) could be activated from the 10-day injured list during the upcoming weekend series against the Marlins, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tingler didn't provide a specific day for when the backstop could be reinstated, but the update suggests he could be activated as soon as Thursday's series opener. Nola has been out since May 24 with a left knee sprain, and he figures to resume sharing the catching duties with Victor Caratini when he returns.
Jul 17 2021Nola (knee) served as a designated hitter for Triple-A El Paso on Friday and went 1-for-5 with three strikeouts. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola has played in seven of the past eight days for El Paso, going 6-for-18 with a 2:4 BB:K thus far during his rehab assignment. He notably caught five innings Thursday, and the Padres could bring him back from the 10-day injured list once he catches a full nine-inning game for El Paso. Victor Caratini will continue to serve as the Padres' top backstop until Nola is reinstated.
Jul 11 2021Nola (knee) played seven innings at first base in the second game of his rehab assignment with Triple-A El Paso, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego-Union Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola has taken the field at first base in each of his two rehab games thus far, going a combined 3-for-5 with a run, an RBI and a walk. The backstop has ample experience playing the infield throughout his career, but the decision to have him start at first base rather than at catcher during the beginning of his assignment with the Triple-A club is a clear indication that he's not quite ready to test his sprained left knee behind the plate. He'll almost certainly need to progress to getting in some games at catcher before he's deemed ready to return to the big-league club.
Jul 9 2021Nola (knee) was sent to Triple-A El Paso on Friday to begin a rehab assignment. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Jayce Tingler said earlier in the week that Nola almost surely wouldn't be activated prior to the All-Star break, but him beginning a rehab stint Friday indicates that he should be able to return right around when the club resumes play July 16. The backstop hasn't played since suffering a knee sprain May 24 and should see substantial time behind the dish when he returns.
Jul 5 2021Manager Jayce Tingler said Monday that it's "safe to assume" Nola (knee) won't return until after the All-Star break, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 31-year-old is catching a couple bullpen sessions Monday and continues to progress slowly as he returns from the knee sprain he suffered in late May. Nola may need to begin a rehab assignment soon to have a chance of being activated immediately after the All-Star break, which ends July 16.
Jul 2 2021Nola (knee) caught a bullpen session and played long toss in addition to doing agility work earlier this week, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The backstop remains without a definite timeline for a return, but he appears to be progressing from the left knee sprain that put him on the shelf in late May. In addition to his recent activity, Nola has also been doing blocking drills and taking batting practice. Given his extended absence, he'll almost certainly need to go on a rehab assignment prior to rejoining the Padres.
Jun 21 2021Nola (knee) participated in batting practice Monday and did catching work off a machine Sunday, Bernie Wilson of the Associated Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola isn't necessarily close to a return, but he at least appears to be making progress as he works his way back from a sprained left knee. The Padres haven't mentioned a timeframe for the backstop's return. While he's out, Victor Caratini will continue to serve as the team's primary catcher.
Jun 18 2021Nola is progressing in his recovery from a sprained left knee, the Associated Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola has been said to be showing improvement for over a week, though he has yet to progress to a rehab assignment. Manager Jayce Tingler indicated earlier this week that such an assignment is unlikely to happen until closer to the end of the month. While Nola is out, Victor Caratini will continue to function as the Padres' primary catcher.
Jun 15 2021Manager Jayce Tingler said Monday that Nola (knee) won't start a rehab assignment for at least a few weeks, the Associated Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tingler indicated late last week that Nola has been showing improvement and is on the verge of ramping up baseball activities, but it appears that the backstop remains weeks away from being able to participate in a minor-league rehab stint. That means his return to the big club will happen no sooner than early July.
Jun 13 2021Nola (knee) is experiencing less swelling and has shown better mobility, and he could ramp up his baseball activities soon, the Associated Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola went on the injured list May 28 due to what was termed a "light" knee sprain, but it sounds like he hasn't been able to do much in term of baseball activities to this point. However, there remains a chance that he could return to the big club by the end of June if he is indeed able to start ramping up in the near future. Victor Caratini has been filling in as the Padres' primary catcher in Nola's absence.
Jun 5 2021Nola (knee) isn't expected to return from the injured list until late June or early July, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola has gotten into just 18 games this season, as he missed most of April with a broken finger before spraining his knee in late May. The Padres previously said he needed a week or two before he's cleared to return, but it now looks like he'll need at least two or three. Victor Caratini is the primary catcher in his absence.
Jun 4 2021Manager Jayce Tingler said Friday that Nola (knee) still needs "a week or two" before he's cleared to return, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola has been on the 10-day injured list since May 28 due to a slight knee sprain. It's not yet clear whether the 31-year-old will require a rehab assignment before he returns to the Padres, but Victor Caratini should continue to serve as the primary catcher in his absence.
May 28 2021Nola (knee) was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Jayce Tingler described Nola's injury as a slight knee sprain and said that he was encouraged by the diagnosis. Nola could return after a couple weeks, but Victor Caratini should serve as the primary catcher while Nola is sidelined. Webster Rivas' contract was selected by the Padres as part of a corresponding move.
May 27 2021Nola will be placed on the 10-day injured list due to a slight knee sprain, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola had been held out of the lineup for four of the last five games, and manager Jayce Tingler revealed that the catcher has been dealing with a knee issue. However, Tingler was encouraged by Nola's diagnosis and said that the 31-year-old could return after a couple weeks. Victor Caratini should serve as the primary catcher going forward, while the team will likely call up a third catcher once Nola is officially placed on the injured list.
May 26 2021Nola is not in the lineup Wednesday at Milwaukee. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola is 1-for-10 over his past four games and will take a seat for the second straight contest. Victor Caratini receives another start behind the plate for the Friars.
May 23 2021Nola is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola will cede catching duties to Victor Caratini, who is typically behind the plate when Padres right-hander Yu Darvish is on the mound. Since his return from the injured list in late April, Nola has been a key cog in the San Diego lineup. In 16 games with the club, Nola has reached base at a .400 clip while plating 11 runs.
May 19 2021Nola is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola appears to be getting a routine breather for the day game after a night game. Victor Caratini checks in behind the plate after Nola started in five of the Padres' previous six games, catching four of them.
May 17 2021Nola isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Rockies, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola will get the series opener off after going 1-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Sunday night's finale against the Cardinals. Victor Caratini draws the start behind the dish and bats eighth as a result.
May 16 2021Nola went 3-for-5 with a home run, a double and six RBI in Saturday's 13-3 win over St. Louis. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola crushed a three-run homer to right field in the third inning and plated another run with a double in the sixth. He finished his night with a two-run single in the seventh frame. Nola came into the contest batting just .167, but his productive performance pushed his season stat line to .241/.395/.414. The homer was his first of the campaign.
May 12 2021Nola is out of the lineup for the first half of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Yu Darvish on the mound for Game 1, his personal catcher, Victor Caratini will be behind the dish. Expect Nola to catch Blake Snell in the nightcap.
May 9 2021Nola is out of the lineup Sunday against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola suffered a hand injury Friday but returned to the lineup Saturday and went 0-for-4 with an RBI. Victor Caratini receives another start behind the plate for San Diego.
May 8 2021Nola (hand) will catch and bat eighth Saturday against San Francisco. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola left Friday's game with a left hand injury. X-rays came back negative, and he won't wind up being forced to miss any games. He's gotten off to a bit of a slow start after missing most of April with a broken finger, going just 2-for-11 at the plate through five games, though that sample size is far too small to cause much concern.
May 7 2021Nola left Friday's game against the Giants in the bottom of the sixth inning due to an apparent left hand injury, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola was hit by a pitch on his left hand in the top of the sixth, and Victor Caratini stepped in behind the dish to begin the bottom half of the inning. Nola missed nearly a month with a broken left finger to begin the season, and it's not yet clear whether he'll miss time after leaving Friday's game.
May 5 2021Nola isn't starting Wednesday against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola had started each of the last two games and went 2-for-6 with a double, two RBI and a walk. Victor Caratini will start behind the dish with Yu Darvish on the mound Wednesday.
May 3 2021Nola went 1-for-2 with an RBI double and a walk in Monday's 2-0 victory over Pittsburgh. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola missed most of April with a broken finger and this was only his third start of the season. Don't be surprised if he's worked in slowly as he hopes to build on last season's breakout.
May 2 2021Nola is not in the lineup Sunday against the Giants, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 31-year-old went 0-for-3 with a strikeout in his first start of the season Saturday, and he'll shift back to the bench for Sunday's series finale. Nola is expected to split time behind the plate with Victor Caratini for the near future.
May 1 2021Nola will split time behind the plate with Victor Caratini for the time being, Bill Center of FriarWire reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola was activated from the injured list Wednesday and served as a pinch hitter that night before getting his first start Saturday. The backstop is likely to eventually emerge as the Padres' primary catcher, but he'll function in more of a time split with Caratini in the immediate future. "Realistically, we have the opportunity to have a great combination with both guys back there," said manager Jayce Tingler. "Victor has played extremely well, he's done a great job with the staff. Also, Nola, having some issues with the finger and some swelling and things like that, I don't think we've got him built up to go four on, one-off. There's the opportunity to split some time and keep both guys active."
Apr 30 2021Nola is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Giants, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola is likely to eventually fill an important role for the Padres, as he's hit .270/.346/.460 through his first 128 games, numbers that would play anywhere, not just behind the plate. He made his season debut off the bench Wednesday after missing the start of the year with a broken finger and will wait at least one more day before making his first start of the year. Victor Caratini remains the starting catcher Friday with Yu Darvish on the mound.
Apr 29 2021Nola flied out in a pinch-hit appearance during Wednesday's 12-3 victory over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After spending the Padres' first 25 games on the shelf with a fractured left middle finger, Nola finally made his 2021 debut Wednesday. He came on in the ninth inning for his first plate appearance of the campaign and stayed in the game for the bottom of the frame, taking over at second base -- a position he has plenty of experience at in both the minors and majors. Nola figures to function as the Padres' primary catcher moving forward, but his ability to play the infield could certainly help him get some extra at-bats over the course of the long season.
Apr 28 2021Nola (finger) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 31-year-old has been sidelined for the first month of the season from a fractured middle finger on his left hand, but he'll join the major-league roster ahead of Wednesday's series finale in Arizona. Nola is poised to take over as San Diego's primary catcher, though he could make his season debut off the bench with Victor Caratini starting behind the plate versus the Diamondbacks.
Apr 27 2021Nola (finger) could be activated this weekend against the Giants, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Last week, manager Jayce Tingler said it was realistic that Nola could return for the first series of the week, but that now seems unlikely. Victor Caratini will continue to serve as the primary catcher until Nola is activated.
Apr 24 2021Manager Jayce Tingler said "it's realistic" that Nola could return for the team's upcoming series against Arizona, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola has been participating in games at the team's alternate site since April 20. He's missed the entirety of the regular season to this point, though figures to take over behind the plate so long as he can manage the pain in his finger. Nola's return will cut into the role of both Luis Campusano -- who has served as the team's backup catcher -- and Victor Caratini.
Apr 20 2021Nola (finger) has been given the green light to begin playing games at the Padres' alternate training site, Daniel Guerrero of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola has been gradually working his way back from the fracture to his middle finger on his left hand. He has been throwing to bases and is now able to take batting practice and play in games following an encouraging CT scan. It's unclear when he may return to the big-league squad given his long layoff, which has extended to over a month. "We'll kind of wait and see how the rhythm and timing goes," manager Jayce Tingler said, "but we're really encouraged that finally we're at the stage where he hadn't had any setbacks and the doctors feel like he can't injure it or it can't get worse." Tingler added that Nola's ability to participate in games is "going to be a matter of playing through pain."
Apr 16 2021Nola (finger) has taken a "significant step" in his recovery and is close to playing in games at the Padres' alternate training site, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola's return to action hasn't been as smooth as initially hoped, and the backstop has already exceeded the minimum stay on the 10-day injured list. "He's been having a good day, then having a bad day, continue that road," explained manager Jayce Tingler. "[Friday] was one of the better days he's had, where the swelling in that finger has been staying down...Obviously, we've still got a ways to go, but certainly happy to hear that some of the swelling has not popped up." Tingler indicated that Nola is getting closer to taking part in games at the team's alternate site but did not provide a date or timeframe for when that may occur.
Apr 5 2021Nola (finger) has recently resumed taking live batting practice, and he could soon be ready to take at-bats in simulated games at the Padres' alternate site, Jim Duquette of Sirius XM Radio reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Along with Trent Grisham (hamstring), Nola is one of two projected regulars in the San Diego lineup who opened the season on the 10-day injured list. Grisham has already resumed playing in simulated games and looks on track to return from the IL for this weekend's series with the Rangers, while Nola is slightly behind the outfielder in his recovery from a fractured finger on his left (catching) hand. In addition to picking up regular at-bats at the alternate site, Nola will need to prove that the fractured finger presents no issues for him defensively before the Padres are comfortable bringing him off the IL. Victor Caratini will continue to see the bulk of the work behind the plate while Nola is on the shelf.
Apr 4 2021Nola (finger) has been going through workouts at Petco Park, but it is unclear when he will see game action at the club's alternate training site, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola is eligible to come off the injured list April 8, but it appears unlikely that he will be ready to go at that time. The backstop fractured his left middle finger during a Cactus League game in mid-March and has since taken swings off a tee. Despite the lack of a clear timeline, Nola's injury isn't expected to keep him out of action for a lengthy period. Victor Caratini will continue to serve as San Diego's primary catcher until Nola returns.
Mar 29 2021Nola (finger) will open the season on the injured list, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola didn't appear to have time to fully recover from his fractured middle finger by Opening Day, and that's now been confirmed by the Padres. He's not expected to miss much time, though, as he's been ramping up his activity in recent days. He remains an interesting catching option in most formats after emerging as a late bloomer to hit .271/.347/.461 over the last two years, but those who draft him will have to dedicate a roster spot to another backstop for the first week or two of the season.
Mar 24 2021Nola (finger) has been taking swings off a tee and could take part in full batting practice this weekend, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 31-year-old also began working as a full participant in catcher drills Tuesday, so he appears to be progressing well in his recovery from a fractured finger. Nola isn't expected to be ready for Opening Day, but he could be cleared to play after a short stint on the injured list to open the season.
Mar 23 2021Nola (finger) appeared to be a full participant in all catcher drills during a workout Tuesday, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though he's still nursing a fractured middle finger on his (left) catching hand, Nola doesn't appear to be experiencing any pain when he's behind the plate. Instead, Nola will need to prove that the finger doesn't affect him when he swings the bat before the Padres consider using him in games. Nola doesn't look as though he'll have enough time to fully heal from the injury before Opening Day, but he may require only a brief stint on the injured list to begin the season.
Mar 20 2021Nola (finger) is expected to try to hold a bat within the next two days, Annie Heilbrunn of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola is dealing with a fractured middle finger on his non-throwing hand. He has been able to catch balls and take part in blocking drills despite the injury, but his big test will be taking swings. Manager Jayce Tingler stated Saturday that there's no guarantee Nola will be ready for Opening Day, and a better idea of his timeline to return should be available after he handles the bat.
Mar 18 2021Nola has had no issue catching baseballs since fracturing his left middle finger March 13, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola has yet to receive clearance to resume regular workouts, but he has been taking part in some catching drills and has reported no problems with his injured finger. The 31-year-old's big test will be swinging the bat; if he's able to do so without significant pain, Nola could feasibly be able to play by Opening Day.
Mar 16 2021Nola will throw and do light blocking drills while waiting for inflammation and fluid in his fractured middle left finger to subside, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola's finger fracture is on his non-throwing hand, so he should still be able to partake in some catching drills while he recovers from the injury. Though Nola could feasibly play through the issue, manager Jayce Tingler suggested Monday that the team may decide to play it safe with him. "It doesn't have to be 100%; at some point it will be a pain-tolerance deal," Tingler said. "I think if it was his choice, he would prefer to take on the pain right now. We're going to pull the reins back on him to make sure that we don't do that too early."
Mar 14 2021Padres manager Jayce Tingler said Sunday that Nola has been diagnosed with a fractured middle finger on his left hand, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola picked up the injury when he took a foul ball off his (left) glove hand Saturday. While the 31-year-old will likely be in line for a shorter absence than he would have if the injury had been to his throwing hand, the fractured finger could still hamper him enough defensively to result in him being shut down. Nola will receive treatment for the next couple of days before the Padres outline a timeline for his return to game action. His status for Opening Day would appear to be up in the air for the time being.
Oct 8 2020Nola will be on the bench for Game 3 of the NLDS against the Dodgers on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola has started all five postseason games thus far but has had very little success at the plate, grabbing just a single hit. Jason Castro (jaw) will be the catcher in his absence.
Sep 25 2020Nola isn't starting Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola went 2-for-4 with one run during Friday's matinee. Jason Castro will start behind the dish with Nola out of the lineup for Game 2.
Sep 23 2020Nola is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola sits for the second time in three games, giving way to Jason Castro behind the dish. With Nola slashing .189/.295/.358 since coming over in a trade with Seattle on Aug. 30, he could be in danger of falling into a timeshare at catcher with Castro heading into the postseason.
Sep 20 2020Nola is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola gets a breather after starting behind the plate in both of the past two games, allowing Jason Castro to catch for Dinelson Lamet in the series finale. Since being acquired from the Mariners on Aug. 30, Nola has gotten off to a slow start to his tenure with the Padres, slashing .208/.321/.396 over 14 games.
Sep 16 2020Nola will sit Wednesday against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola has handled a heavy workload since joining the Padres in a trade from the Mariners at the deadline, as Wednesday's day off will be just his third since the move. Jason Castro starts behind the plate in his absence.
Sep 9 2020Nola went 1-for-4 with a home run, another run scored and four RBI in Tuesday's win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded in the first inning and then hit a three-run blast in the second inning to help San Diego score 10 runs in the first two frames alone. Nola now has two home runs and five RBI over his last two games.
Sep 6 2020Nola went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a double in Saturday's loss to the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Although the Padres were unable to keep up with the Athletics on the scoreboard Saturday, Nola continued his power surge as he now has three extra-base hits over the past two games. The 30-year-old should continue to play behind the dish in San Diego, but his defensive versatility should allow him to move around the infield if needed.
Sep 5 2020Nola has been taking reps at second and third base and could play any of the four infield positions, if needed, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola was acquired from the Mariners on Aug. 30 and has made each of his four starts at catcher since that time. However, he made two starts at first base earlier this season with the Mariners and also switched to third base during one contest. Nola figures to spend most of his time with San Diego at catcher, but his defensive versatility could allow him to get a few more at-bats over the course of the season with both Jason Castro and Luis Campusano (hand) in line for starts behind the plate.
Sep 2 2020Nola is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola made his debut with the Padres on Monday and went 1-for-3 with a run and a walk. Jason Castro, a fellow trade acquisition, will start behind the plate and bat ninth Wednesday for the Friars.
Aug 30 2020Nola was traded from the Mariners to the Padres on Sunday in exchange for catcher Luis Torrens, among others, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola is the second catcher that the Padres traded for Sunday, but his defensive versatility throughout the infield should allow him to carve out a role in San Diego. Prior to sitting Sunday, Nola had started in 12 consecutive games for the Mariners and he's hit .306/.373/.531 with five home runs and 19 RBI to begin the season. Joseph Odom could take over as the new starting catcher in Seattle.
Aug 25 2020Nola went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Tuesday's win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He did not enter the season with catcher eligibility (at least not in most leagues), but Nola gained it early on and has been among the top fantasy contributors at that position so far. The 30-year-old is up to a .315 average and .920 OPS through 25 games. Nola has been locked into the five hole for Seattle and Tom Murphy (foot) remains out indefinitely.
Aug 23 2020Nola went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola extended the Mariners' lead to 2-0 with his solo shot off Rangers starter Mike Minor in the second inning. The 30-year-old Nola has his safely in five straight games, going 8-for-20 (.400) with two homers, seven RBI and six runs scored in that span. The catcher is slashing .298/.344/.524 with four homers, 16 RBI and 12 runs scored in 24 games overall this year.
Aug 19 2020Nola went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and four RBI during Wednesday's win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola gave the Mariners the first lead of the game with a two-out RBI single against Julio Urias in the first inning. He then regained the lead for Seattle in the third with a two-run homer off Dennis Santana. The 30-year-old has been solid so far this season, racking up three long balls and 12 RBI while batting .279/.338/.515.
Aug 16 2020Nola is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola will retreat to the bench after starting five consecutive games at catcher, during which he went 4-for-20 with a solo home run and a double. Joseph Odom will spell Nola behind the dish.
Aug 13 2020Nola went 2-for-5 with a double and a solo home run in a loss to the Rangers on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola continues to generate surprising offensive numbers out of the catcher spot for manager Scott Servais, as Wednesday's production brought his season slash to an impressive .292/.346/.563 across 52 plate appearances. Nola now has a quartet of two-hit efforts in his last six games, a stretch during which he's laced six extra-base hits (four doubles, two home runs) and knocked in eight runs.
Aug 10 2020Nola (hand) went 1-for-5 in Monday's 10-2 win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola missed two games with the hand injury, but he returned Monday. He's hit safely in his last four starts, going 7-for-16 in that span. The 30-year-old catcher is hitting .308/.372/.538 with a homer, seven RBI and four runs scored in 12 contests this year. With Tom Murphy (foot) on the injured list, Nola figures to see most of the playing time behind the dish.
Aug 9 2020Nola (hand) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies, Lauren Smith of The Tacoma News Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola's injured hand remains tender after he injured in Friday's series opener, but he'll still be available off the bench in an emergency, which suggests the Mariners are optimistic he'll avoid a trip to the injured list. Joe Hudson will step in behind the dish for a second straight day in his stead.
Aug 8 2020Nola underwent X-rays on his hand Saturday that revealed no fractures, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola hurt his hand in Friday's contest against the Rockies, but he appears to have avoided a serious injury. He'll be held out Saturday in hopes that he'll be able to return for the series finale Sunday.
Aug 7 2020Nola went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and an RBI double during Friday's loss to the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola swatted a two-run homer off Antonio Senzatela in the sixth inning, then added an RBI double in the eighth to cap off a successful night at the plate. The long ball was the first of the year for the 30-year-old backstop, who is slashing .324/.395/.588 across 12 games.
Aug 6 2020Nola is not starting Thursday against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola will head to the bench for Thursday's matinee contest after playing all nine innings during Wednesday night's win, going 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles, two RBI and a run scored in the process. Joe Hudson is starting behind the dish in Thursday's series finale.
Aug 5 2020Nola went 2-for-3 with an RBI single, a run-scoring triple and a walk in a loss to the Angels on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola was nearly a one-man offense Tuesday save for Dylan Moore's solo home run, with the backstop opening the scoring for the Mariners with his sixth-inning three-bagger and adding his timely single in the eighth. Nola has been able to start five straight games after missing a pair of contests with a knee injury last week, and he's now sandwiched his first two multi-hit efforts of this season around a pair of hitless performances thus far in August.
Aug 2 2020Nola is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll take a seat in favor of Joe Hudson, who starts behind the dish and catches for starting pitcher Kendall Graveman. Nola, who has reached base at a .400 clip through six games this season, should serve as the Mariners' undisputed No. 1 backstop until Tom Murphy (foot) is ready to return from the injured list.
Aug 1 2020Nola (knee) went 1-for-4 in a win over the Athletics on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola made his first appearance behind the dish since Tuesday, when he'd hurt his knee on a slide against the Angels. The 30-year-old has hit safely in three of his first four starts of the season and should continue logging consistent playing time with fellow backstop Tom Murphy (foot) still without a timetable for return.
Jul 31 2020Nola (knee) is starting behind the plate and batting sixth Friday against the A's. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 30-year-old missed the past three games with the knee soreness, but he'll rejoin the lineup for Friday's series opener. Nola is expected to see the bulk of the starts at catcher with Tom Murphy (foot) on the injured list with no timetable for his return.
Jul 30 2020Nola (knee) is expected to return for Friday's home opener against the Athletics, Jesse Sanchez of MLB.com reports. "He had some tests run today and they came back pretty good," Mariners manager Scott Servais said. "He's got some swelling in there, but nothing structural wrong with the knee at all, which is really good news. Anytime you are going to get an MRI on a catcher's knee, you get a little nervous." ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: If the timeframe holds, Nola will have missed three games after originally injuring the knee sliding into second base against the Astros on Monday. The 30-year-old was slashing .222/.417/.333 across 12 plate appearances before the injury, and his presence is particularly important with Tom Murphy (foot) still without a timetable to return.
Jul 29 2020Nola (knee) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels, Lauren Smith of The Tacoma News Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola will sit for a second straight game as he continues to battle knee soreness. Joe Odom is once again starting at catcher and hitting ninth in his place Wednesday.
Jul 28 2020Nola was scratched from Tuesday's lineup against the Angels for undisclosed reasons, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola was originally set to start behind the plate and bat sixth, and the reason for the late change remains unclear. Joe Odom was called up from the taxi squad and is starting in his place.
Jul 26 2020Nola is not in Sunday's lineup against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He is 2-for-7 with one double and two strikeouts through two games. Joe Hudson will start behind the dish and hit ninth.
Jul 22 2020Nola is expected to open the season as the Mariners' starting catcher after Tom Murphy was diagnosed with a broken foot Wednesday, Jen Mueller of ROOT Sports Northwest reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 30-year-old was expected to see about 45 percent of the starts behind the plate alongside Murphy, but he'll now begin the season without any veteran competition. Nola saw his first major-league action in 2019 and had a strong showing with a .269/.342/.454 slash line and 10 homers in 79 games. According to Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle, Joe Hudson will operate as Seattle's backup catcher while Murphy is sidelined.
Jul 8 2020Nola could occasionally log starts at third base this season, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola is expected to primarily split catching duties with Tom Murphy, but manager Scott Servais confirmed Wednesday that Nola may occasionally spell veteran Kyle Seager at the hot corner as well. Accordingly, Nola took groundballs at third base during Tuesday's summer camp session, and Servais is highly confident in the 30-year-old making a smooth transition to the position from time to time if called upon. "He can go over there and grab an infield glove and look like he's been there the whole time," Servais said. "He jumped in there yesterday and looked as polished as anybody on the field."
Apr 14 2020Nola hit .308 (8-for-26) with a triple, an RBI, two walks and two runs across 10 Cactus League games before spring training was suspended. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greg Johns of MLB.com reported earlier this spring that Nola was projected to receive about 45 percent of the starts behind the plate alongside Tom Murphy in the coming season, and the former's spring performance helped to further solidify his standing. Nola's long trek to the big leagues culminated in 2019, when he slashed a solid .269/.342/.454 across 267 plate appearances while logging time at every defensive position except shortstop and center field. Although he only made four starts behind the dish, Nola is expected to fully focus on catching in 2020 unless injuries potentially necessitate his use elsewhere on the field.
Mar 5 2020Nola, who's hitting .250 (4-for-16) with one RBI and two runs over his first six Cactus League games, will split playing time at catcher with Tom Murphy fairly evenly this season, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Mariners traded Omar Narvaez to the Brewers this offseason, leaving the primary backup job at catcher to Nola, who logged time most of his time at first base during his rookie 2019 campaign. However, manager Scott Servais confirmed Thursday that he envisions Nola being very close in playing time to Murphy in an effort to help prevent wear and tear on both players. "I think it's really going to be a balance," Servais said. "Everybody says, 'Oh, Murphy is the starting catcher.' He'll start Opening Night, probably. We'll see. But those guys are going to be more of a 55-45 [percent split]. They're both going to play a very similar amount."
Sep 28 2019Nola went 2-for-3 with an RBI single and a walk in a win over the Athletics on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola is seemingly getting back on track at the plate as the season comes to a close. He's now hit safely in three straight games after a brief 0-for-14 skid and has driven in a run in each of the last two contests, pushing him over the 30-RBI mark for the season. The 29-year-old rookie has generally made good use of his long-awaited first exposure to big-league pitching, slashing a solid .268/.341/.455 across 259 plate appearances.
Sep 26 2019Nola entered Wednesday's loss to the Astros as a defensive replacement in the eighth inning and singled with one out in the ninth to break up Zach Greinke's no-hitter. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The rookie played spoiler in the shutout loss and snapped the 0-for-14 funk that had encompassed his four prior games in the process. Nola has slowed down considerably since a red-hot first month and a half at the big-league level (80-point drop in batting average to .262 since Aug. 1), although he did spike for nine hits over a four-game period earlier in September.
Sep 25 2019Nola is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Astros, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola is hitting .210 with three home runs and a .748 OPS through 18 games this month. Daniel Vogelbach is starting at first base in his place, with Omar Narvaez covering DH duties and Tom Murphy starting behind the dish.
Sep 21 2019Nola is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Orioles, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola has been playing close to every day for Seattle, and he's still hitting enough to justify the playing time (.884 OPS, three homers in September). He should be back in there Sunday to face lefty John Means.
Sep 17 2019Nola went 3-for-4 with a solo home run in a 6-0 victory against the Pirates on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old is scorching at the moment, having gone 7-for-9 (.778) with three RBI in his last two games. He's been on base eight of his last 10 plate appearances. Overall, he's hitting .280 with 10 home runs, 27 RBI, 35 runs and one steal in 200 at-bats this year.
Sep 15 2019Nola went 4-for-6 with two RBI, a run scored and a walk in Sunday's 11-10 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Since Aug. 21, the rookie utilityman was stuck in an 8-for-62 (.129 average) dump with just one multi-hit effort. Sunday's big day at the plate brought his OPS back up to .816 with 26 RBI and 34 runs scored this season.
Sep 14 2019Nola is not in Saturday's lineup against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He is hitting .179 with two home runs and one steal in 28 September at-bats. Shed Long gets a start in left field while Tim Lopes starts at designated hitter and Daniel Vogelbach starts at first base.
Sep 12 2019Nola went 1-for-2 with an RBI single, a walk and two runs in a win over the Reds on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nola set the table nicely in the win, and he's now crossed the plate on seven occasions in his last five games. That elevated figure is one of the byproducts of Nola's eye-popping .444 on-base percentage over the first eight games of September, with Nola reaching safely on 11 occasions over his first 27 plate appearances of the month.
Sep 7 2019Nola is not starting Saturday against Houston, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Even with a two-homer game Thursday, Nola is still hitting just .149/.255/.298 over his last 14 contests. Daniel Vogelbach will start at first base Saturday, with Omar Narvaez serving as the designated hitter.
Sep 2 2019Nola remains on the bench Monday against the Cubs.
Sep 1 2019Nola is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers.
Aug 27 2019Nola is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Yankees, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
Aug 20 2019Nola went 2-for-4 with an RBI single, a two-run home run, a walk and two runs overall in a win over the Rays on Monday.
Aug 18 2019Nola went 2-for-5 with a solo home run Sunday against Toronto.
Aug 17 2019Nola went 2-for-4 with a solo homer in a 4-3 win over the Blue Jays on Saturday.
Aug 16 2019Nola went 3-for-5 with an RBI single in a win over the Tigers on Thursday, snapping a 4-for-31 skid.
Aug 15 2019Nola will start at first base and bat fifth Thursday against the Tigers, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.
Aug 1 2019Nola went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and three runs overall in a loss to the Rangers on Wednesday.
Jul 31 2019Nola went 3-for-5 with two doubles in a win over the Rangers on Tuesday.
Jul 27 2019Nola went 2-for-4 with two runs scored, three RBI, a double and a triple in Saturday's 8-1 win over the Tigers.
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