AUSTIN NOLA NEWS

Lands with Rockies Nola signed a minor-league deal with the Rockies on Sunday, which includes an invitation to spring training, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Nola was in the Royals' organization in 2024 and spent about a week in the majors without appearing in a game. With Drew Romo and Jacob Stallings in the mix, it's unlikely that Nola will play a significant role for the Rockies in 2025.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A The Royals outrighted Nola to Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.

Impact Nola cleared waivers after being removed from the 40-man roster and will remain in the organization as catching depth. The 34-year-old has spent all of 2024 at Omaha, slashing just .158/.247/.301 line in 46 games.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bumped from 40-man roster Nola was designated for assignment by the Royals on Saturday, Jaylon T. Thompson of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact Kansas City acquired outfielders Tommy Pham and Robbie Grossman via waivers, and Nola was one of the 40-man casualties along with CJ Alexander. Nola surprised many with his initial success with the Mariners in 2019, but he's struggled to carve out consistent playing time in the majors in the years since. The 34-year-old has posted an ugly .158/.247/.301 line in 46 games with Triple-A Omaha this season.

AUGUST 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Joining 26-man roster The Royals recalled Nola from Triple-A Omaha on Saturday.

Impact 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.

JUNE 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mets owner Cohen says he expects Alonso to explore free agency but wants to keep him

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen doesn’t anticipate a resolving Pete Alonso’s future with the team until after the season

FEBRUARY 23, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Catcher Austin Nola signs $975,000 deal with Royals to provide depth behind Salvador Perez

The Kansas City Royals signed Austin Nola to a one-year contract, adding a veteran catcher to provide some insurance behind Salvador Perez alongside young backup Freddie Fermin

FEBRUARY 23, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

KC Royals sign catcher Austin Nola, who was released by the Brewers | reports The Kansas City Royals have reportedly signed the catcher to a major-league deal.

FEBRUARY 23, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Royals agree to terms with Nola, improve catching depth (source) SURPRISE, Ariz. – The Royals improved their catching depth Thursday by agreeing to a one-year Major League contract with catcher Austin Nola...

FEBRUARY 23, 2024 • MLB.COM

Former Padres catcher Austin Nola agrees to minor league deal with Brewers Former San Diego Padres catcher Austin Nola has agreed to a minor league deal with the Milwaukee Brewers that includes an invitation to majo...

JANUARY 6, 2024 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Former Padres catcher Austin Nola agrees to minor league deal with Brewers

Former San Diego Padres catcher Austin Nola has agreed to a minor league deal with the Milwaukee Brewers that includes an invitation to major league spring training

JANUARY 5, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scott Barlow traded, Austin Nola and Tim Hill cut as Padres begin shedding payroll Padres receive reliever Enyel De Los Santos from Cleveland Guardians in exchange for Scott Barlow

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Padres notes: Scott Barlow finds his fit, Austin Nola update, Steven Wilson's plan Padres reliever Scott Barlow had been rolling until stumbling in his second inning of work on Saturday against the Cardinals

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Padres catcher Austin Nola 'on the road to recovery' following diagnosis of eye-movement issue Anthony Rizzo's discussion of his own post-concussion symptoms led to Austin Nola, Padres down a path that unearthed oculomotor dysfunction...

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Minors: Ethan Salas homers again; Jackson Wolf roughed up; Austin Nola walks off El Paso win Padres catching prospect Ethan Salas has hit seven of his nine home runs in July

JULY 30, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Padres DFA Rougned Odor, demote Austin Nola The struggling San Diego Padres designated infielder Rougned Odor for assignment and demoted catcher Austin Nola to Triple-A El Paso on Tues...

JULY 18, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Optioned to El Paso San Diego optioned Nola to Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday.

Impact 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.

JULY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back on bench Nola will be on the bench for Saturday's game against the Yankees, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Impact 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 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench again Thursday Nola is out of the lineup again Thursday against the Nationals.

Impact Brett Sullivan will make a second straight start at catcher and could continue to get regular looks versus right-handed pitching opponents, though neither backstop has been particularly productive with the bat this year. It's a situation to avoid in standard fantasy leagues.

MAY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Wednesday Nola is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact 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 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets Sunday off Nola is not in the starting lineup against the Red Sox on Sunday.

Impact 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 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets Sunday off Nola is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers.

Impact 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 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Friday Nola is out of the starting lineup Friday against the Dodgers.

Impact 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 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets Wednesday off vs. Twins Nola is not in the starting lineup against the Twins on Wednesday.

Impact 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 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Padres mailbag: Austin Nola's struggles, Juan Soto concerns, Ha-Seong Kim's value Answering Padres questions that mainly had to do with the team’s offense, which is tied for the 23rd-most runs in the majors.

MAY 10, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Not starting Wednesday Nola is on the bench Wednesday versus the Reds, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact 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 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE