NICK PRATTO NEWS

Why the Royals optioned Pratto and what it means PHOENIX -- The Royals’ Opening Day roster is coming into focus, and one of their top spring performers won’t be on it. Kansas City optioned...

MARCH 22 • MLB.COM

Kansas City Royals option three, including red-hot Nick Pratto, to Triple-A Omaha The Royals roster is closer to being set after KC optioned three players to Triple-A, including Nick Pratto.

MARCH 22 • KANSASCITY.COM

Optioned to Triple-A The Royals optioned Pratto to Triple-A Omaha on Friday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact If decisions were made strictly on spring performance, Pratto would have made the club, as he slashed a robust .421/.476/.816 with four home runs. First base, the corner outfield spots and designated hitter are spoken for with the Royals, though, so he'll head back to Omaha where he'll play every day.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

'I'm me again': Royals first baseman Nick Pratto relishes healthy spring training Healthy again, Nick Pratto is hitting a robust .400 with the Kansas City Royals this spring.

MARCH 12 • KANSASCITY.COM

Pratto's 'brand of baseball' resulting in red-hot spring SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Another day, another hit for Nick Pratto. With an RBI single in the first inning of the Royals’ eventual 12-9 loss to the...

MARCH 12 • MLB.COM

Not in lineup Friday Pratto is absent from the lineup Friday versus the Yankees.

Impact Salvador Perez will start at first base and Logan Porter will do the catching as the Royals face off against left-hander Carlos Rodon. The left-handed-hitting Pratto went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in Thursday's series finale versus the Tigers and carries a disappointing .228/.306/.352 season slash line.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup Wednesday Pratto is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game at Detroit.

Impact Salvador Perez will take a turn at first base as Logan Porter handles the catching duties for the visiting Royals. Pratto, 24, has posted a disappointing .231/.309/.357 batting line across 91 major-league games this season.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Sunday Pratto isn't in the Royals' lineup Sunday against Houston.

Impact Pratto will take a seat Sunday after logging a hit in each of the first two games of the series. Nick Loftin will fill in at first base and bat fifth in Pratto's place.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench amid slump Pratto is not in the lineup Wednesday versus the Guardians

Impact Since returning from a left groin strain, Pratto has struggled in the eight games he has appeared in. The 24-year-old has reached base just three times in 25 plate appearances. With only one extra-base hit in the span, it has amounted to a low OPS of .287. Tuesday will be the fourth time the first baseman is not starting since his return from the injured list.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Sunday Pratto is absent from the lineup Sunday against Houston.

Impact Matt Duffy will start at first base and bat fifth versus the Astros and left-hander Framber Valdez. The left-handed-hitting Pratto went 1-for-3 with a double, an RBI sac fly and a run scored in the Royals' 10-8 win Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting nightcap Pratto isn't in the Royals' lineup for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader with the White Sox.

Impact After going 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in the first game of Tuesday's activities, Pratto will get a chance to regroup during the nightcap. Matt Duffy will cover first base and bat sixth in Pratto's absence.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in lineup Sunday Pratto is not in the lineup Sunday against the Blue Jays.

Impact Pratto is being eased back into action after returning Friday from a several-week absence to heal a left groin strain. Nick Loftin will start at first base and bat seventh for the Royals on Sunday at Toronto.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from IL Pratto (groin) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Friday.

Impact A left groin strain and a minor setback in recovery has kept Pratto out since late July, but he'll now return to the active roster and take the place of Matt Beaty, who was optioned to Triple-A Omaha in a corresponding move. Pratto slashed .214/.340/.381 across 50 plate appearances during his rehab assignment and figures to slide back into an everyday role with Kansas City now that he's healthy.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Begins rehab assignment Pratto (groin/hip) will begin a rehab assignment Wednesday with Triple-A Omaha.

Impact Pratto seems likely to return to the Royals by early next week, assuming all goes well during his stint in the minors. The 24-year-old landed on the injured list July 28 with a left groin strain and had a minor hip issue last week, but he's ready now to get back into live games.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing rehab assignment Pratto (groin) is expected to resume his rehab assignment later this week, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Pratto recently suffered a "minor setback" in his recovery from a groin injury, and after taking a few days off he is slated to go through all baseball activities Tuesday. Barring any issues, he should resume playing in games before the week comes to a close.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Minor setback on rehab assignment Royals manager Matt Quatraro said Friday that Pratto (groin) suffered a "minor setback" on his rehab assignment, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Pratto has returned to Kansas City and will be reevaluated Monday. While the setback has been deemed minor, it could still push Pratto's return back into early September. He's been on the shelf since late July with a left groin strain.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Thursday's Transactions BASEBALL Major League Baseball American League KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Sent 1B Nick Pratto to Omaha (IL) on a rehab assignment.

AUGUST 17, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Beginning rehab assignment Pratto (groin) is set to begin a minor-league rehab assignment Thursday with Triple-A Omaha.

Impact Pratto is recovered from the left groin strain that sent him to the injured list in late July and should be ready to return to the Royals' active roster by early next week, after a few tuneup games on the farm. The 24-year-old first baseman and corner outfielder has mostly disappointed this season, slashing just .238/.324/.376 with seven homers and 31 RBI across 299 major-league plate appearances.

AUGUST 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on IL The Royals placed Pratto on the 10-day injured list Friday with a left groin strain.

Impact Pratto's production at the plate has been down recently - he's slashing just .189/.286/.297 over the past two weeks. Pratto will now be sidelined until at least Aug. 6, and Samad Taylor will come up from Triple-A Omaha to fill Pratto's roster spot.

JULY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against lefty Pratto is absent from the lineup for Monday's game versus the Guardians.

Impact Matt Duffy will get the call at first base against left-hander Logan Allen. While his strikeouts have been exorbitant against both lefties and righties, Pratto has actually fared better versus southpaws this season with a .765 OPS and four of his seven home runs.

JULY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in loss Pratto went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and two walks in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Yankees.

Impact It was a solid showing from Pratto, who was one of three Royals to get on base multiple times in the contest. The first baseman had gone 13 games without a homer and hit just .150 (6-for-40) in that span. He's struggled in July, causing his season slash line to fall to .245/.334/.390 with seven homers, 31 RBI, 31 runs scored, 15 doubles and a stolen base through 74 contests. While his walk rate is at a solid 10.1 percent, he's also striking out at an uninspiring 36.6 percent clip, which will likely continue to limit his ability to get on base.

JULY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sits amid slump Pratto is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians.

Impact Pratto will close the Royals' first-half schedule on the bench after he started in each of the last 10 games while slashing .167/.244/.278 with a 46.3 percent strikeout rate. Matt Duffy will fill in at first base for the struggling Pratto.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes deep Monday Pratto went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional RBI against Minnesota in Monday's loss.

Impact Pratto tied the scored twice in the contest, notching an RBI single in the third inning and launching a solo shot to right field in the eighth. The first baseman batted out of the No. 3 hole in the order following a pair of games during which he hit cleanup. Pratto served as Kansas City's leadoff hitter for much of June, so he could see more opportunities to drive in runs if his move to the middle of the order remains in place. He's been only moderately productive on the season, slashing .261/.349/.415 with six homers, 26 RBI, 27 runs and one stolen base over 238 plate appearances.

JULY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets Wednesday off Pratto is not in the starting lineup against the Guardians on Wednesday, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.

Impact Pratto will take a seat after going 0-for-7 over his last two games with six strikeouts. The left-handed hitter will take a breather with Matt Beaty hitting third and playing first base against Logan Allen and the Guardians.

JUNE 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slugs fifth homer Pratto went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Friday's 11-3 loss to the Rays.

Impact He led off the game by ripping Zach Eflin's second pitch over the right-field fence, but things quickly got away from Kansas City after that. Pratto snapped a 15-game power drought with the blast and is up to five homers on the season, but the 24-year-old is slashing just .196/.269/.326 with a 38.5 percent strikeout rate through 13 contests since Vinnie Pasquantino (shoulder) was lost for the year.

JUNE 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE