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Latches on with BoSox Eaton signed a minor-league contract with the Red Sox on Wednesday and received an invitation to spring training, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports.

Impact Eaton spent the entirety of last season with the Royals' Triple-A affiliate, where he slashed .252/.299/.439 with 16 homers and 59 RBI across 460 plate appearances. A career .201 hitter in the majors, Eaton is unlikely to break camp with the big-league squad and will presumably spend most of the year at Triple-A Worcester.

NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Kansas City optioned Eaton to Triple-A Omaha on Monday.

Impact Eaton has gone 4-for-53 (.075) with zero extra-base hits, two walks and 21 strikeouts across a few different stints in the majors this year.

JUNE 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in majors The Royals recalled Eaton from Triple-A Omaha on Friday, Jaylon T. Thompson of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact Eaton was optioned to Omaha last week, but he will return to the majors as Matt Beaty lands on the 7-day concussion IL. Eaton has just three hits in 52 at-bats this season and will presumably serve as a bench piece while in Kansas City.

JUNE 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Eaton was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Friday.

Impact Eaton has been dreadful during his time in the majors this season, managing just three hits in 52 at-bats. Samad Taylor is taking his spot on Kansas City's roster.

JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches steal Eaton stole a base as a pinch runner in Monday's 5-4 extra-inning loss to the Reds.

Impact Eaton ran for MJ Melendez in the 10th inning and stole third base, but he was left there in the one-run loss. Eaton has appeared in three games since his June 9 recall from Triple-A Omaha, but he's yet to log an at-bat. The outfielder will likely continue to serve as a defensive replacement and speed option off the bench, as he's hitting just .058 with three steals and a 2:21 BB:K through 55 plate appearances.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Triple-A Eaton was recalled Friday from Triple-A Omaha, Pete Grathoff of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact He'll take over the 26-man roster spot left vacant by Edward Olivares, who has been placed on the restricted list. Eaton has gone 3-for-52 (.058) with 21 strikeouts this season at the major-league level.

JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Eaton was optioned to Triple-A Omaha by the Royals on Thursday.

Impact Eaton is just 3-for-52 with 21 strikeouts on the season. The Royals will announce a corresponding move prior to Friday's game against the Nationals.

MAY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup Sunday Eaton is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's contest against the White Sox.

Impact Eaton will take a seat on the bench to open Sunday, and the outfielder has gone just 2-for-26 with eight strikeouts thus far in the month of May. Jackie Bradley will patrol center field and hit eighth with Eaton out of the lineup.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Playing time trending up Eaton will start in left field and bat eighth Wednesday against the Padres.

Impact Eaton will stick in the lineup for the fourth time in five games, despite having gone just 1-for-20 since receiving a call-up from Triple-A Omaha on May 5. Despite his struggles, Eaton appears to have emerged as the Royals' preferred option in center field over Jackie Bradley, though Kansas City will have room in the outfield for both players Wednesday while Edward Olivares gets the day off.

MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Receiving promotion The Royals will recall Eaton to the majors Friday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact With Kyle Isbel (hamstring) headed for the injured list, Eaton will join the major-league club to maintain depth in the Royals' outfield. Eaton has just one hit over 25 tries in the majors this season, but he has bounced back nicely in the minors, slashing .304/.385/.522 since being optioned to Triple-A Omaha on April 24.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down to Triple-A The Royals optioned Eaton to Triple-A Omaha on Monday.

Impact Eaton is sent down to make room for Franmil Reyes (personal) on the roster after Reyes was activated from the paternity list before Monday's game against the Diamondbacks. In 25 plate appearances, Eaton picked up just one hit and registered an ugly 0:13 BB:K over 12 games.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs steal in loss Eaton went 0-for-3 with a stolen base in Monday's 4-0 loss to the Rangers.

Impact It was another abysmal day at the plate for the Royals, who managed just one hit and two walks. Eaton was able to get aboard on an error in the third inning before stealing second. The 26-year-old was expected to get a chance to see some regular playing time in 2023, but he's gone 1-for-22 with two steals and a run scored over 22 plate appearances. He's also struck out 12 times, so he's likely closer to getting optioned out than he is to jumping into the starting nine on a regular basis.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes bag off bench Eaton went 0-for-2 with a stolen base in Tuesday's 8-5 extra-inning loss to the Rangers.

Impact Eaton entered as a pinch runner for Franmil Reyes in the seventh inning and promptly stole second base before he was left stranded. It's been an ugly start to the campaign for Eaton, who has just one hit and 10 strikeouts through 19 at-bats. Even with the Royals' bats ice cold to start the year, he's not doing enough to push for playing time, which will make it tough for him to tap into his plus speed.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pitching muscle memory kicks in for KC Royals outfielder Nate Eaton vs. Texas Rangers Royals outfielder Nate Eaton helped save the bullpen with an effective pitching performance.

APRIL 11, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Salvador Pérez keys Royals' comeback win over Giants - The Boston Globe Pérez hit a tying, three-run homer in the eighth inning and Nate Eaton scored on a wild pitch in the ninth.

APRIL 9, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Sits after two straight starts Eaton is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays.

Impact After starting in three of the past four games but going hitless with six strikeouts across 10 plate appearances, Eaton will retreat to the bench. Even with Kyle Isbel (personal) going on the paternity list Wednesday and likely on track to miss the next three days, Eaton doesn't look as though he'll in store for a dramatic increase in playing time in light of his struggles at the plate to begin the season.

APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Looks ready for starting role Eaton is batting .357 (10-for-28) over 12 Cactus League games.

Impact Eaton has played regularly this spring and it looks like he's ready to handle a starting role. With Drew Waters (oblique) likely out to begin the season, Eaton should have a chance to establish himself, likely as the Royals' primary left fielder. The 26-year-old also has some experience in the infield, so he could be a utility option later in the campaign if he doesn't maintain a starting role. His primarily appeal in fantasy is his speed -- he had 11 stolen bases in 44 major-league games as a rookie last season.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eaton's unique versatility could earn him a roster spot SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Nate Eaton carries five gloves in his bag as he jumps from field to field at the Royals’ Spring Training complex. Two inf...

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • MLB.COM

In line for more playing time Eaton is in line for more playing time in the Royals' outfield following the injury to Drew Waters (oblique), Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Edward Olivares also has a clearer path to playing time, although he had already seemed in line to handle the bulk of the reps in right field. Samad Taylor and perhaps Franmil Reyes also could see a boost in playing time. As far as Eaton goes, his stolen-base potential makes him an interesting late-round target in deep fantasy leagues with the hope he could get regular at-bats.

FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hits bench Monday Eaton is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Guardians.

Impact Eaton will sit for the second time in three games, affording Hunter Dozier a turn at third base. Since the beginning of September, Eaton has been an excellent source of steals (nine in 10 attempts) and batting average (.327 over 55 at-bats), but he's not supplementing that production with many other counting statistics.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Saturday Eaton isn't starting Saturday against the Guardians.

Impact Eaton is getting a chance to rest after he went 1-for-5 with a double, an RBI and a walk over the last two games. Hunter Dozier will take his place at the hot corner and bat sixth.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Wednesday's lineup Eaton isn't starting Wednesday against the Tigers.

Impact Eaton went 1-for-4 with a triple, an RBI and two strikeouts Tuesday and will head to the bench for the second time in the last three games. Hunter Dozier is taking over at the hot corner and batting sixth.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yet another steal in win Eaton went 2-for-3 with one run scored and one steal in Wednesday's victory over the Twins.

Impact Eaton has recorded a steal in five straight games with a .400 average over 15 at-bats. The 25-year-old rookie has also turned in four multi-hit performances in his last 13 games.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes another bag Eaton went 1-for-3 with a stolen base and a run scored in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Twins.

Impact Eaton has started three straight games at third base, and he's been in the lineup for four in a row. The 25-year-old has provided a speed boost at the bottom of the order, logging a stolen base in each of his last four games, putting him at nine thefts for the year. He's added a respectable .253/.326/.373 slash line with a home run, seven RBI and 11 runs scored. Eaton's playing time is likely to come at the expense of Nicky Lopez, as both provide versatility and speed without much power.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes another steal Eaton went 2-for-4 with an RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in Saturday's 9-0 win over the Red Sox.

Impact Eaton has stolen a base in each of the last two games. The 25-year-old's playing time could soon dry up, as Drew Waters (ankle) and Edward Olivares (quadriceps) are both healthy and candidates to see time in right field. Eaton can play around the outfield and also started Saturday's game at third base, so there's some versatility, but he'll have to keep his bat hot to keep getting chances. He's slashing .257/316/.386 with seven steals through his first 30 major-league contests.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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