NICK SOLAK NEWS

Summoned from minors The Rangers recalled Solak from Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday.

Impact Solak isn't included in the lineup for Sunday's series finale with the Mariners and will likely function as a short-side platoon option off the bench while he's up with Texas. In 75 plate appearances for the Rangers this season, Solak has slashed .209/.293/.313 with a 22.7 percent strikeout rate.

JULY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Astros continue home dominance against Rangers with 5-1 win

Martín Maldonado hit a three-run double and Jose Altuve added a season-high four hits to back up a strong start by Framber Valdez as the Houston Astros continued their home dominan...

MAY 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sent to Triple-A Solak was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday.

Impact Solak has started only one of the past five games and has now been demoted to the minors. The 27-year-old hit .209/.293/.313 with two home runs, three RBI and three stolen bases in 75 plate appearances. Mitch Garver (elbow) was activated from the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move.

MAY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

As Nick Solak creeps toward pedestrian, should the Rangers keep him on the roster? ARLINGTON – The Rangers have already made it clear once this year: There isn’t a ton of room on the roster for defensively-limited, platoon...

MAY 18, 2022 • DALLASNEWS.COM

On bench in second straight Solak is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Angels.

Impact Solak is on the bench against a right-handed starting pitcher (Noah Syndergaard) for the second day in a row and looks to have lost hold of his everyday role to Eli White, who remains in the lineup Monday as Texas' leadoff man. Since the beginning of May, Solak has appeared in 10 games and has slashed an underwhelming .214/.267/.250, though he's at least chipped in three stolen bases.

MAY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Sunday's lineup Solak is not in Sunday's lineup against the Red Sox.

Impact He is hitting .214 with zero home runs and three steals in 10 games this month. Eli White gets the start in left field while Brad Miller starts at designated hitter.

MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doubles, swipes two bags Solak went 2-for-4 with a double, two runs scored and two stolen bases in a 6-4 win Tuesday over Kansas City.

Impact Both of Solak's stolen bases directly led to runs, as he stole second before scoring on a two-out single in the fourth and, in the sixth, stole third and scored on a wild pitch. Entering the game he was in the midst of a massive slump, going 3-for-26 in the last 14 contests. It was his first double and third extra-base hit on the season. Despite his struggles, his .700 OPS is right in line with his .706 career mark.

MAY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cortes takes no-hit bid into 8th, Yanks beat Rangers 1-0

Nestor Cortes took a no-hit bid into the eighth inning before Eli White singled, and Anthony Rizzo doubled in a run in the bottom half to lift the New York Yankees over the Texas R...

MAY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yanks' Nestor Cortes holds Rangers hitless through 7 innings

The New York Yankees’ Nestor Cortes has not allowed a hit through seven innings against the Texas Rangers in a game tied 0-0

MAY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sits in second straight Solak is out of the lineup for Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader with the Yankees.

Impact Solak has a clearer path to playing time against right-handed pitching following Willie Calhoun's recent demotion to Triple-A Round Rock, but the former will nonetheless find himself on the bench versus a righty (Gerrit Cole) for the second game in a row. Rather than leaning on Solak as a direct replacement for Calhoun, the Rangers are more likely to rotate a number of different players in the designated-hitter spot.

MAY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Miller's 2-run single in 10th leads Rangers past Phillies

Brad Miller hit a two-run single in the 10th inning to give the Texas Rangers a 2-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies

MAY 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sits against right-hander Solak isn't starting Wednesday against Philadelphia.

Impact Most of Solak's starts this season have come against left-handed pitchers, and he'll retreat to the bench against righty Zack Wheeler on Wednesday. Andy Ibanez will serve as the designated hitter while Zach Reks enters the lineup in left field.

MAY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Garver, Heim homer, lead Rangers past Phillies 6-4

Mitch Garver and Jonah Heim homered and Zach Reks snapped a tie game with a two-RBI double to lead the the Texas Rangers past the Philadelphia Phillies 6-4

MAY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets start against lefty Solak started in left field and went 1-for-2 with a stolen base and run scored in Sunday's 7-3 win over Atlanta.

Impact Solak got the start in left field, per usual when the Rangers face left-handed starters. He was pulled later in the game for a pinch hitter against a righty reliever. Solak is the primary starter in left field against lefties, while Brad Miller and, more recently, Zak Reks occupy left field against righties.

MAY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers bring 1-0 series advantage over Athletics into game 2

The Texas Rangers lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Oakland Athletics

APRIL 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Belts big blast Solak went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Thursday's 8-6 win over Seattle.

Impact The Mariners built a five-run first-inning lead in the contest, but the Rangers clawed their way back. They took their first lead in the fifth inning when Solak swatted a two-run shot to left field. The long ball was his second of the season and first since Opening Day. Before Thursday, he hadn't knocked in a run over his previous seven games.

APRIL 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers snap 5-game skid, rally past Mariners for 8-6 win

Kole Calhoun lined a two-out RBI double to score Adolis García in ninth, García made a terrific diving catch in the bottom of the inning and the Texas Rangers rallied from an early...

APRIL 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets another start in LF Solak started in left field and went 0-for-4 in Tuesday's 6-2 loss to Seattle.

Impact Solak made a fourth consecutive start in left field. That's by design whenever the Rangers are facing lefty-starters, as they were in three of those four contests, but he also started against a righty because primary left fielder Brad Miller dealt with back tightness over the weekend. Miller returned to action Tuesday as a pinch hitter and played three innings at third base, which suggests he could be ready to go in the outfield Wednesday against Mariners' right-hander Logan Gilbert.

APRIL 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Raps two hits in loss Solak started in left field and went 2-for-5 in Sunday's 8-3 loss to the Angels.

Impact Solak made a second consecutive start in left field while Brad Miller (back) remains sidelined. He likely would have started Sunday, regardless of Miller's injury, against a southpaw and is the primary fill-in against all opposing pitchers until Miller's ready. Solak is 6-for-19 with one extra-base hit and one RBI as a part-timer through six games.

APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fills in for Miller Solak started in left field in place of the injured Brad Miller (back) and went 0-for-3 in Saturday's 7-2 loss to the Angels.

Impact Miller was a late scratch from the lineup, giving Solak an opportunity against right-handed starter Noah Syndergaard. With left-hander Jose Suarez on the bump Sunday for the Angels, Solak is expected to get another opportunity regardless of Miller's status. Solak is 4-for-14 (.286) with five runs, one home run and one RBI through five games.

APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rox win game-ending review in 10th, spoil Texas' home opener

Jose Iglesias’ fourth hit was a tiebreaking RBI single in the 10th inning and the Colorado Rockies won a game-ending replay challenge to beat Texas 6-4, spoiling the Rangers’ home...

APRIL 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Crosses home four times Solak started in left field and went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and three additional runs scored in Sunday's 12-6 win over the Blue Jays.

Impact Solak's second-inning solo job was the lone offense through three innings before the powerful Texas lineup plated eight runs in innings four and five. With the Rangers facing their first left-handed starter, Solak made his first start, replacing Brad Miller. The Rangers rank first in the majors with 23 runs over three games and own a healthy .811 OPS. That means there's no reason for Solak to replace an existing starter, so he'll need to find opportunities off the bench or against southpaws.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers rally from 5 runs down, beat Blue Jays 12-6

Corey Seager capped a six-run fourth inning with a go-ahead single, and the Texas Rangers rallied from a five-run deficit to overcome Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s 467-foot home run and...

APRIL 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Makes up for miscue Solak went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Thursday's spring training game against Oakland.

Impact Solak, who played second base in 2021, is trying to diversify into left field, where he started Thursday. He didn't play a game in the outfield last season and was shaky early, when he misplayed a ball due to the sun, which led to a run. He later made up for it by cranking a two-run homer, his second four-bagger of the Cactus League. If Solak's going to get regular at-bats in 2022, it will be as an outfielder. He's 4-for-10 thus far in three spring training games.

MARCH 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Goes deep Tuesday Solak went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Tuesday's spring training game against Arizona.

Impact Solak hit the first of two homers off Madison Bumgarner in the second inning to put the Rangers on top for good. He started in left field, where he's expected to spend most of his time in 2022 -- and could be the starter -- after serving at second base last season. With Marcus Semien signed, Solak will focus on left field with potential to get time at third base. If he struggles at the plate like he did last season, Solak could eventually be knocked from the starter's job by Eli White, who also homered Tuesday, when his elbow has healed enough for him to play the field.

MARCH 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE