NICK PRATTO NEWS

Out Friday, even against righty Pratto is not in Friday's lineup against the Red Sox.

Impact Pratto is hitting .103 with a 40 percent strikeout rate in 11 games this month, and things have gotten so bad that he's out of Friday's lineup against a righty (Michael Wacha). Vinnie Pasquantino is starting at first base while MJ Melendez starts at designated hitter.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Excluded from Wednesday's lineup Pratto isn't starting Wednesday against the Twins.

Impact Pratto will get a breather after he went 0-for-9 with a run, an RBI, a walk and six strikeouts over the last three games. Vinnie Pasquantino will start at first base and bat cleanup Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

The Nick Pratto Rollercoaster Is Still Trying to Level Off It isn’t time to hit the panic button, as there will be plenty of highs and lows moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Pratto leads Royals against the White Sox after 4-hit game

The Kansas City Royals play the Chicago White Sox after Nick Pratto had four hits on Tuesday in a 9-7 win over the White Sox

AUGUST 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pratto (2 HRs) gets a payoff: 'He had a plan' CHICAGO -- When Nick Pratto stepped to the plate Friday night against the Padres, he was mired in an 0-for-21 slump. He had not had a hit in...

AUGUST 31, 2022 • MLB.COM

Pratto snaps skid, 'now he can just go hit' KANSAS CITY -- By the time Nick Pratto saw the sixth pitch of his at-bat against Padres righty Joe Musgrove in the second inning on Friday n...

AUGUST 27, 2022 • MLB.COM

Riding pine Monday Pratto is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the White Sox.

Impact The Royals will give veteran Ryan O'Hearn a rare look in the starting nine at designated hitter, leaving no room for Pratto in Monday's lineup. Pratto started in three of the Royals' four games at Tampa Bay over the weekend, going 0-for-7 with four strikeouts to drop his season average to .170.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Friday Pratto isn't starting Friday against the Rays.

Impact Pratto has sat against most left-handed pitchers this year, and he'll get a day off with southpaw Shane McClanahan starting for Tampa Bay on Friday. Vinnie Pasquantino is shifting to first base while Brent Rooker serves as the designated hitter.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Wednesday Pratto isn't starting Wednesday against the Twins.

Impact Pratto started the last two games and went 0-for-5 with two strikeouts. He'll get a breather while Vinnie Pasquantino shifts to first base with Brent Rooker starting in right field.

AUGUST 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Sunday's lineup Pratto is not in the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Dodgers, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.

Impact Pratto started the last nine games and will receive a day off after posting a .789 OPS with two home runs, four RBI and seven runs during that span. MJ Melendez will work in left field while Brent Rooker serves as the designated hitter in Sunday's series finale.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Collects three RBI in doubleheader Pratto went 3-for-7 with a two-run home run, a sacrifice fly and three strikeouts as the Royals split Tuesday's doubleheader versus the White Sox.

Impact Pratto's two-run home during the sixth inning of Game 1 extended Kansas City's lead to 4-1, and he also delivered a sacrifice fly in the ninth inning of the nightcap to cut the deficit to one run. The 23-year-old was called up by the Royals in mid-July, and he has a .212/.316/.439 slash line with three home runs, eight RBI and six runs in his first 21 big-league games. However, he's also struck out 26 times in 79 plate appearances.

AUGUST 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Pratto on First MLB Walk-Off Home Run: 'Hard to Beat It' The Royals’ rookie loved being able to enjoy his big moment in front of the home crowd.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Delivers game-winning hit Pratto went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Red Sox.

Impact Pratto walked it off in the ninth inning with a two-out solo shot off Red Sox reliever Garrett Whitlock. After beginning his major-league career with three multi-hit efforts in his first five games, Pratto's cooled off noticeably. Saturday's homer made this just the second time the first baseman has hit safely in consecutive contests this year. He's slashing .196/.313/.393 with two long balls, five RBI, four runs scored, a triple and three doubles through 67 plate appearances. Despite the growing pains, the Royals are likely to give the 23-year-old an extended audition in a lost season for the team.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Thursday Pratto is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Red Sox.

Impact Pratto is 2-for-24 with seven walks and 14 strikeouts over his past nine contests and will head to the bench Thursday. Michael Massey will enter the lineup in his place, with Hunter Dozier shifting to first base.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Tuesday Pratto isn't in the lineup Tuesday against the White Sox, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Hunter Dozier will play first base in Pratto's place. Pratto went 0-for-4 with a trio of strikeouts Monday, and he's struck out 13 times in 29 at-bats since the All-Star break.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Retreats to bench Pratto isn't starting Saturday against the Yankees, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.

Impact Pratto started the last two games and went 1-for-6 with a triple, two walks and three strikeouts. Vinnie Pasquantino is shifting to first base while Maikel Garcia enters the lineup at shortstop.

JULY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Wednesday Pratto will sit Wednesday against the Angels, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Pratto will get a breather after he went 0-for-4 with three walks and a hit-by-pitch in the first two contests of the series. Ryan O'Hearn will take over at first base and bat fifth versus Los Angeles.

JULY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Getting everyday look Pratto will start at first base and bat seventh in Monday's game against the Angels.

Impact Since getting his first big-league call-up July 14 in the wake of the Royals placing 10 players on the restricted list, Pratto has retained a full-time role with the big club coming out of the All-Star break. The rookie has gone 7-for-25 with a home run, three doubles, two RBI and a run scored while starting each of the past seven games, and so long as he can continue to hold his own at the dish, the rebuilding Royals should have a regular spot for him in the lineup.

JULY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Pratto's stay with the Kansas City Royals extended by injury to Edward Olivares Pratto hit a home run in his last game in Toronto, and he returned to the lineup for Friday’s series opener at Kauffman Stadium.

JULY 22, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Called up, starting Friday Pratto was called up from Triple-A Omaha and will start Friday against the Rays, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact After being sent down to Triple-A on Sunday, Pratto will return to the big leagues ahead of the Royals' first series of the second half Friday. The 23-year-old will replace Edward Olivares (quadriceps) on the active roster after he was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday. Pratto is starting at first base and batting seventh against Tampa Bay.

JULY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jansen picks off Pratto at 1st | 07/17/2022 Danny Jansen lasers a snap throw to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. at first base to pick off Nick Pratto to get out of the jam

JULY 17, 2022 • MLB.COM

Returned to minors The Royals optioned Pratto to Triple-A Omaha following Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Blue Jays.

Impact With its four-game series in Toronto now complete, the Royals are set to add the 10 players currently on the restricted list back to the 26-man active roster in advance of the team's first game out of the All-Star break July 22 against the Rays. Pratto will be one of several replacement players who will head back to the minors as a result, spelling an official end to his first stint in the big leagues. He started at first base in all four games in Toronto, going 4-for-14 with a solo home run, a double and a walk while striking out four times.

JULY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Called up, starting Thursday The Royals recalled Pratto from Triple-A Omaha on Thursday. He'll start at first base and bat sixth in the Royals' series opener in Toronto.

Impact Of the minor-league players that the Royals called up for their four-game series in Toronto after 10 players on the 26-man active roster were placed on the restricted list due to their vaccination statuses, Pratto is one of the more prominent names. The 24-year-old will reach the big leagues for the first time after he slashed .240/.374/.484 with 17 home runs and eight stolen bases across 337 plate appearances. With the Blue Jays set to bring four right-handed starting pitchers to the hill this weekend, the lefty-hitting Pratto should find himself in the lineup each time, but he may need a big series at the plate to ensure he sticks around with Kansas City following the All-Star break.

JULY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Royals Promote Nick Pratto, Others Ahead of Blue Jays Series Kansas City brings in some reinforcements in advance of their final series before the All-Star break.

JULY 14, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

What to expect from Nick Pratto Bobby Witt Jr., MJ Melendez and Vinnie Pasquantino have gotten their chances ahead of him. Now, another Top 100 prospect has been given an o...

JULY 14, 2022 • MLB.COM