AUSTIN NOLA NEWS

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

Padres Daily: Machado talks hitting in the new world; Darvish's extended night; bringing the bat boys Manny Machado gives insight into some challenges he is trying to work through as he adjusts to rigidly hurried at-bats

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

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

Not in Sunday's lineup Nola (hand/nose) isn't starting Sunday's spring game against the Mariners as previously reported, Bob Scanlan of Bally Sports San Diego reports.

Impact The 33-year-old exited a minor-league contest Saturday after taking a foul tip off his non-catching hand, and he's not in the lineup Sunday despite an earlier report indicating otherwise. Nola also suffered a fractured nose when he was hit in the face by a pitch March 19. According to AJ Cassavell of MLB.com, the veteran backstop is scheduled to hit in the cage Sunday and rejoin the lineup for Monday's Cactus League finale, so his outlook for Opening Day doesn't appear to be in question.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup Nola (hand/nose) is back in the lineup for Sunday's Cactus League game against the Mariners, Bob Scanlan of Bally Sports San Diego reports.

Impact Nola took a foul ball off his hand in a minor-league contest Saturday, and he also suffered a fractured nose after being hit in the face by a pitch March 19. The backstop is feeling well enough to play in an exhibition contest, however, and it appears there's a good chance Nola will be ready to roll for the beginning of the regular season.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Departs game after hit to hand Nola (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.

Impact 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.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Soto, Nola on track to return by Opening Day PEORIA, Ariz -- The Padres were handed a late-spring injury scare, but both Juan Soto and Austin Nola are trending toward being available fo...

MARCH 24, 2023 • MLB.COM

Padres notes: Austin Nola easing back after breaking nose; Yu Darvish expected back Thursday Three days after pitch broke his nose, Padres catcher Austin Nola begins to ease back into baseball activity; opening day remains on the tab...

MARCH 23, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Resumes baseball activities Nola (nose) will go through baseball activities Wednesday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Nola suffered a broken nose as a result of a hit-by-pitch during Sunday's Cactus League game against the Cubs. However, while surely still in some pain, he has not been ruled out for Opening Day. Being able to get through Wednesday's workout with no issues figures to go a long way in determining his status.

MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Padres observations: Joe Musgrove, Austin Nola, Juan Soto, Yu Darvish and others Yu Darvish is headed back to the Padres after helping Team Japan to the World Baseball Classic title.

MARCH 22, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Opening day still possible for Padres' Juan Soto, Austin Nola following injury scares Juan Soto awaiting MRI results, but Padres believe oblique injury is 'mild,' Austin Nola could resume moderate baseball activity soon after...

MARCH 22, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Could avoid IL stint Padres manager Bob Melvin said there is a chance Nola avoids spending time on the injured list after he suffered a slight fracture in his nose Sunday, Dennis Lin of The Athletic re...

Impact Melvin also noted that Nola could resume baseball activities as soon as Wednesday. No decisions on Nola's status for Opening Day have been made yet, but the possibility of him playing still being on the table is a good sign. If he is unable to play, Luis Campusano would likely get the majority of the reps behind the plate for San Diego.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Padres' Juan Soto, Austin Nola exit games with injuries Juan Soto was removed from a “B” game with, according to the team’s initial diagnosis, a mild left oblique strain.

MARCH 20, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

May have broken nose Padres 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, Denn...

Impact 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.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Padres evaluating Nola after scary HBP, pondering catching depth MESA, Ariz. -- Padres catcher Austin Nola exited Sunday’s Cactus League contest vs. the Cubs early after he was hit in the face by a pitch f...

MARCH 20, 2023 • MLB.COM