NICK SOLAK NEWS

May move around infield Texas manager Chris Woodward said Solak, who was replaced at second base by Andy Ibanez on Monday, will see action at first and third base, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News re...

Impact It's not certain if Ibanez will be a permanent replacement for Solak at second base, but the recently called up infielder hit a three-run home run Monday, capping off the Rangers' five-run first inning. If Ibanez does gain a larger share at second, Woodward still has plans for Solak at other infield spots. Nate Lowe is currently handling first base while a combination of Brock Holt and Charlie Culberson share third base.

JUNE 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Monday Solak is out of the lineup Monday against the Athletics.

Impact The 26-year-old started the past six games but will head to the bench while hitting .193/.233/.211 with only one extra-base hit through 16 games in June. Andy Ibanez was promoted from Triple-A Round Rock and will immediate step into the lineup at the keystone, and Solak's playing time could take a hit if Ibanez can even somewhat replicate his offensive production (1.058 OPS) from Triple-A.

JUNE 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Twins take lead on consecutive wild pitches, top Rangers 3-2

Max Kepler scored the go-ahead run on a second consecutive wild pitch from Texas reliever John King in the seventh inning, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Rangers 3-2

JUNE 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Altuve slugs way into MLB history as Astros down Rangers 8-4

José Altuve homered twice and made major league history by hitting a leadoff homer one game after belting a walk-off grand slam to lead the Houston Astros to an 8-4 win over the Te...

JUNE 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

'I need to start leveling up': Still working out the kinks, Nick Solak is in search of adjustability We still don't know how this season — or his career, for that matter — will pan out, but we are starting to get a pool of data on Solak.

JUNE 16, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Houston hosts Texas, looks to build on Valdez's solid outing

Houston looks to follow up a dominant performance by Sunday starter Framber Valdez

JUNE 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Buehler, Betts propel Dodgers to 5-3 win over Rangers

Walker Buehler pitched six scoreless innings of five-hit ball to remain unbeaten since 2019, and Mookie Betts homered and scored three runs in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 5-3 victory...

JUNE 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Struggling against righties Solak is batting just .161 (15-for-93) against right-handers since May 1, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Solak was held out of Saturday's starting lineup against Dodgers right-hander Trevor Bauer in what could be a more regular occurrence. He was replaced by Eli White, who recently has played the outfield but came up through the system as a utility infielder. White was hitless with a walk and a run scored in Saturday's game.

JUNE 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers, streaking Kiner-Falefa set for matchup with Dodgers

Kiner-Falefa takes a 10-game hit streak into matchup with Dodgers

JUNE 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Heads to bench Solak is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Dodgers.

Impact Solak sits for just the second time all season despite his mediocre .234/.307/.393 slash line. He's been particularly poor over his last 20 games, hitting just ].152/.212/.222. Eli White takes over at second base in his absence.

JUNE 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Drives in two Solak went 1-for-4 with two RBI and a double Tuesday against the Giants.

Impact Solak made his lone hit of the contest count by delivering a two-RBI double in the sixth inning. Entering the game, he had failed to drive in a run in each of his last seven contests and gone only 4-for-23 at the plate in that span. Despite the slump, Solak still has a 100 wRC+ with eight homers, 26 RBI and 36 runs scored across 259 plate appearances for the season.

JUNE 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tauchman slam, Crawford 2 HRs as Giants beat Rangers 9-4

Mike Tauchman hit a go-ahead grand slam, Brandon Crawford homered twice and the San Francisco Giants beat the slumping Texas Rangers 9-4

JUNE 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Khris Davis DFA'd by Rangers, who want look at young players

Veteran slugger Khris Davis has been designated for assignment by the slumping Texas Rangers

JUNE 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rookie Walls sparks late surge as Rays beat Rangers 7-1

Rookie Taylor Walls had a tiebreaking, two-run double in the eighth inning among a season-high three hits, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Texas Rangers 7-1

JUNE 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gibson, Rangers end 9-game skid in 5-4 win over AL-best Rays

Kyle Gibson pitched 5 1/3 scoreless innings in his return from the injured list and the Texas Rangers ended a nine-game losing streak with a 5-4 win over Tampa Bay

JUNE 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rangers take 9-game slide into matchup with Rays

Texas heads into the matchup against Tampa Bay in a rut, losers of nine straight

JUNE 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench Wednesday Solak is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies.

Impact With just one homer and a .192 average in his last 32 games, Solak has certainly cooled off after a hot start to the season. Charlie Culberson will get the start at second base and bat seventh Wednesday.

JUNE 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners win 3-2, hand Rangers 11th straight road loss

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MAY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lewis homers, M's hand Rangers 10th straight road loss 3-2

Kyle Lewis doubled and scored Seattle’s first run, then hit a two-run opposite-field homer an inning later that proved to be the difference in the Mariners’ 3-2 win over Texas, the...

MAY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

García beats Astros in 10th again, Rangers sweep in 3-2 win

Adolis García’s infield single scored automatic runner Nick Solak in the 10th inning, giving the Texas Rangers a 3-2 victory over the Houston Astros and a sweep of their Texas riva...

MAY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

GLF finally home; Dak Prescott a Solak fan? Globe Life Field was set to open its gates to great fanfare in April of 2020. But we all know what happened -- the COVID-19 pandemic delayed...

MAY 23, 2021 • MLB.COM

Germán strong following Kluber, Yanks shut out Rangers again

Domingo Germán followed Corey Kluber’s no-hitter with seven more scoreless innings, Gio Urshela and Aaron Judge delivered RBI singles as pinch-hitters in the seventh inning and the...

MAY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Socks eighth homer Solak went 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and two runs scored in Tuesday's 7-4 loss to the Yankees.

Impact His fifth-inning solo shot chased Jameson Taillon from the game and brought the Rangers within a run, but they never got any closer. Solak had gone 19 straight games without a homer, slashing .213/.289/.307 during his power drought, but he's hitting a solid .269 with eight home runs, 21 RBI and 31 runs through 44 contests.

MAY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

LeMahieu season-high 3 RBIs for Yankees in 7-4 win at Texas

DJ LeMahieu had a season-high three RBIs for the New York Yankees as they beat the Texas Rangers 7-4

MAY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Has three RBI in win Solak went 1-for-4 with a double, a walk, three RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's 10-2 win over the Mariners.

Impact Solak's only hit of the day came in the fifth when he roped a sinker down the left field line for a two-RBI double. He would later drive in another run in the eighth inning on a ground out. It was a great bounceback performance for the 26-year-old after he went 0-for-5 in Saturday's thrilling 9-8 win. Solak is having a very solid season so far with a slash line of .277/.353/.467. He has seven home runs, 19 RBI and 25 runs scored but his 9:38 BB:K suggests he needs to have a bit more discipline at the plate.

MAY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE