Austin Nola - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Released to pursue coaching job Atlanta released Nola on Tuesday so that he could become the Mariners' bullpen coach, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

Impact Nola appeared in 15 MLB games for the Rockies in 2025, going just 7-for-38 (.184) at the plate while driving in one RBI and scoring two runs. He signed a minor-league deal with Atlanta in October but will now trade in his catcher's gear for a place on Seattle's coaching staff. Assuming his playing days are now over, the 35-year-old will finish his MLB career with a .247/.323/.364 batting line alongside 24 homers, 137 RBI and 127 runs scored after six years in the big leagues.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Padres' former injury-prone catcher signs minor league deal with Atlanta Braves For a franchise that has long prized run-prevention and game planning, Atlanta just added a familiar name to its catching room. Austin Nola,...

OCTOBER 24 • FRIARSONBASE.COM

Nabs NRI pact with Atlanta Atlanta signed Nola to a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training Tuesday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

Impact Nola got into 14 games with the Rockies in 2025, going just 7-for-38 at the plate. The 35-year-old could get a chance to compete for the backup catcher job if Atlanta winds up trading Sean Murphy, but Nola will most likely represent experience depth at Triple-A Gwinnett.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A The Rockies outrighted Nola to Triple-A Albuquerque on Wednesday.

Impact Nola passed through waivers unclaimed after being removed from the 40-man roster and will remain in the organization as veteran catching depth. The 35-year-old has put up a .436 OPS over 14 games at the big-league level in 2025.

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE

Rockies DFA C Austin Nola, recall RHP Chase Dollander The Colorado Rockies designated catcher Austin Nola for assignment prior to Monday night's contest against the host St.Louis Cardinals.The R...

AUGUST 12 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Scrubbed from 40-man roster The Rockies designated Nola for assignment Monday.

Impact The Rockies have been carrying three catchers for most of this month, but they will now go back to two backstops as Nola gets booted off the 26-man and 40-man rosters. Nola had played sparingly lately and will have the ability to elect free agency if he passes through waivers unclaimed.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Tomoyuki Sugano throws 6 sharp innings, Tyler O'Neill homers again to help Orioles beat Rockies 5-1

Tomoyuki Sugano pitched six innings of four-hit ball, Tyler O’Neill homered in a third straight game and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Colorado Rockies 5-1

JULY 27 • Associated Press

A zero for the Rockies snaps record 220-game streak since last shutout win

The Colorado Rockies have ended a dubious streak by recording a zero

JULY 23 • Associated Press

Tanner Gordon's 6 scoreless innings help Rockies beat Cardinals for their 1st shutout of the season

Tanner Gordon pitched six scoreless innings and Ezequiel Tovar hit a home run to help the Colorado Rockies beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-0 and win back-to-back series for the firs...

JULY 23 • Associated Press

Contract selected The Rockies selected Nola's contract from Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday, Patrick Lyons of JustBaseball.com reports.

Impact The Rockies are swapping out backup catchers, with Nola taking Braxton Fulford's spot on the roster. Nola was hitting .347/.411/.474 with one home run in 26 contests with Albuquerque and will see the occasional start at catcher on days when Hunter Goodman is resting or serving as the designated hitter.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Lands with Rockies Nola signed a minor-league deal with the Rockies on Sunday, which includes an invitation to spring training, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Nola was in the Royals' organization in 2024 and spent about a week in the majors without appearing in a game. With Drew Romo and Jacob Stallings in the mix, it's unlikely that Nola will play a significant role for the Rockies in 2025.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A The Royals outrighted Nola to Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.

Impact Nola cleared waivers after being removed from the 40-man roster and will remain in the organization as catching depth. The 34-year-old has spent all of 2024 at Omaha, slashing just .158/.247/.301 line in 46 games.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bumped from 40-man roster Nola was designated for assignment by the Royals on Saturday, Jaylon T. Thompson of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact Kansas City acquired outfielders Tommy Pham and Robbie Grossman via waivers, and Nola was one of the 40-man casualties along with CJ Alexander. Nola surprised many with his initial success with the Mariners in 2019, but he's struggled to carve out consistent playing time in the majors in the years since. The 34-year-old has posted an ugly .158/.247/.301 line in 46 games with Triple-A Omaha this season.

AUGUST 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Joining 26-man roster The Royals recalled Nola from Triple-A Omaha on Saturday.

Impact With Salvador Perez battling a knee injury, Nola will join the big-league roster to provide catching depth behind Freddy Fermin. While it's unclear how long Perez will be sidelined, Nola should be in the mix to make his 2024 MLB debut in the coming days.

JUNE 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mets owner Cohen says he expects Alonso to explore free agency but wants to keep him

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen doesn’t anticipate a resolving Pete Alonso’s future with the team until after the season

FEBRUARY 23, 2024 • Associated Press

Catcher Austin Nola signs $975,000 deal with Royals to provide depth behind Salvador Perez

The Kansas City Royals signed Austin Nola to a one-year contract, adding a veteran catcher to provide some insurance behind Salvador Perez alongside young backup Freddie Fermin

FEBRUARY 23, 2024 • Associated Press

KC Royals sign catcher Austin Nola, who was released by the Brewers | reports The Kansas City Royals have reportedly signed the catcher to a major-league deal.

FEBRUARY 23, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Royals agree to terms with Nola, improve catching depth (source) SURPRISE, Ariz. – The Royals improved their catching depth Thursday by agreeing to a one-year Major League contract with catcher Austin Nola...

FEBRUARY 23, 2024 • MLB.COM

Former Padres catcher Austin Nola agrees to minor league deal with Brewers Former San Diego Padres catcher Austin Nola has agreed to a minor league deal with the Milwaukee Brewers that includes an invitation to majo...

JANUARY 6, 2024 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Former Padres catcher Austin Nola agrees to minor league deal with Brewers

Former San Diego Padres catcher Austin Nola has agreed to a minor league deal with the Milwaukee Brewers that includes an invitation to major league spring training

JANUARY 5, 2024 • Associated Press

Scott Barlow traded, Austin Nola and Tim Hill cut as Padres begin shedding payroll Padres receive reliever Enyel De Los Santos from Cleveland Guardians in exchange for Scott Barlow

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Padres notes: Scott Barlow finds his fit, Austin Nola update, Steven Wilson's plan Padres reliever Scott Barlow had been rolling until stumbling in his second inning of work on Saturday against the Cardinals

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Padres catcher Austin Nola 'on the road to recovery' following diagnosis of eye-movement issue Anthony Rizzo's discussion of his own post-concussion symptoms led to Austin Nola, Padres down a path that unearthed oculomotor dysfunction...

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Minors: Ethan Salas homers again; Jackson Wolf roughed up; Austin Nola walks off El Paso win Padres catching prospect Ethan Salas has hit seven of his nine home runs in July

JULY 30, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Austin Nola drives in two runs to give the Padres the early lead

JULY 27, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

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