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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

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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

Gets Monday off Nola is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Reds.

Impact 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.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hits first homer of season Nola went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 6-4 victory over the Giants.

Impact 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.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Friday Nola is not in the lineup Friday against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Brett Sullivan will catch and bat ninth versus the Diamondbacks and right-hander Zac Gallen. Nola has slashed just .152/.250/.196 through his first 52 plate appearances this season with the Padres.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup Tuesday Nola isn't starting Tuesday against Atlanta, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact After recording a base hit for the third consecutive game Monday, Nola will get a day off Tuesday so that Brett Sullivan can make his MLB debut and bat ninth.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Friday Nola isn't in the Padres' lineup Friday against Milwaukee.

Impact Nola is currently in the middle of a 0-for-18 streak at the plate, so the Padres will start Luis Campusano in his place behind the dish Friday against Eric Lauer.

APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting at catcher Thursday Nola is starting at catcher Thursday against the Brewers.

Impact There has been growing chatter about Luis Campusano getting more time behind the plate for the Padres, but Nola is in there again for Thursday night's series opener versus Milwaukee. Nola, 33, is just 3-for-29 (.103) with zero extra-base hits through nine starts at catcher this season.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Tuesday Nola is out of the lineup Tuesday night against the Mets.

Impact Luis Campusano will catch and bat seventh versus the Mets and left-handed starter David Peterson. Nola has slashed just .115/.207/.115 through 29 plate appearances this season.

APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 11, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

On bench Saturday Nola will sit Saturday against the Rockies, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact 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.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Freeland's great play, Blackmon HR carry Rockies past Padres

Left-hander Kyle Freeland made a brilliant defensive play while holding San Diego to three hits in six scoreless innings and Charlie Blackmon hit a two-run homer in the Colorado Ro...

APRIL 1, 2023 • Associated Press

Rockies pitcher Freeland makes great defensive play vs SD

Colorado Rockies left-hander Kyle Freeland made a sensational play to retire Austin Nola of the San Diego Padres leading off the fifth inning

APRIL 1, 2023 • Associated Press

Padres' Austin Nola again carves out unlikely role: 'This is where he belongs'

On a Padres team loaded with superstars and formidable bats, catcher Austin Nola has carved out an invaluable spot. It's not his first time...

MARCH 30, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Back in action Monday Nola (hand/nose) will start at catcher and bat sixth in Monday's Cactus League game against the Mariners.

Impact Assuming he comes out of Monday's exhibition finale without aggravating the left hand injury he suffered Saturday or the fractured nose he suffered March 19, Nola should be on track to serve as the Padres' Opening Day catcher Thursday versus the Rockies.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On track to play Monday Padres 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.

Impact 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.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE