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Nabs steal in loss Eaton went 0-for-3 with a stolen base in Monday's 4-0 loss to the Rangers.

Impact It was another abysmal day at the plate for the Royals, who managed just one hit and two walks. Eaton was able to get aboard on an error in the third inning before stealing second. The 26-year-old was expected to get a chance to see some regular playing time in 2023, but he's gone 1-for-22 with two steals and a run scored over 22 plate appearances. He's also struck out 12 times, so he's likely closer to getting optioned out than he is to jumping into the starting nine on a regular basis.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes bag off bench Eaton went 0-for-2 with a stolen base in Tuesday's 8-5 extra-inning loss to the Rangers.

Impact Eaton entered as a pinch runner for Franmil Reyes in the seventh inning and promptly stole second base before he was left stranded. It's been an ugly start to the campaign for Eaton, who has just one hit and 10 strikeouts through 19 at-bats. Even with the Royals' bats ice cold to start the year, he's not doing enough to push for playing time, which will make it tough for him to tap into his plus speed.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pitching muscle memory kicks in for KC Royals outfielder Nate Eaton vs. Texas Rangers Royals outfielder Nate Eaton helped save the bullpen with an effective pitching performance.

APRIL 11, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Salvador Pérez keys Royals' comeback win over Giants - The Boston Globe Pérez hit a tying, three-run homer in the eighth inning and Nate Eaton scored on a wild pitch in the ninth.

APRIL 9, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Sits after two straight starts Eaton is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays.

Impact After starting in three of the past four games but going hitless with six strikeouts across 10 plate appearances, Eaton will retreat to the bench. Even with Kyle Isbel (personal) going on the paternity list Wednesday and likely on track to miss the next three days, Eaton doesn't look as though he'll in store for a dramatic increase in playing time in light of his struggles at the plate to begin the season.

APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Looks ready for starting role Eaton is batting .357 (10-for-28) over 12 Cactus League games.

Impact Eaton has played regularly this spring and it looks like he's ready to handle a starting role. With Drew Waters (oblique) likely out to begin the season, Eaton should have a chance to establish himself, likely as the Royals' primary left fielder. The 26-year-old also has some experience in the infield, so he could be a utility option later in the campaign if he doesn't maintain a starting role. His primarily appeal in fantasy is his speed -- he had 11 stolen bases in 44 major-league games as a rookie last season.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eaton's unique versatility could earn him a roster spot SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Nate Eaton carries five gloves in his bag as he jumps from field to field at the Royals’ Spring Training complex. Two inf...

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • MLB.COM

In line for more playing time Eaton is in line for more playing time in the Royals' outfield following the injury to Drew Waters (oblique), Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Edward Olivares also has a clearer path to playing time, although he had already seemed in line to handle the bulk of the reps in right field. Samad Taylor and perhaps Franmil Reyes also could see a boost in playing time. As far as Eaton goes, his stolen-base potential makes him an interesting late-round target in deep fantasy leagues with the hope he could get regular at-bats.

FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hits bench Monday Eaton is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Guardians.

Impact Eaton will sit for the second time in three games, affording Hunter Dozier a turn at third base. Since the beginning of September, Eaton has been an excellent source of steals (nine in 10 attempts) and batting average (.327 over 55 at-bats), but he's not supplementing that production with many other counting statistics.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Saturday Eaton isn't starting Saturday against the Guardians.

Impact Eaton is getting a chance to rest after he went 1-for-5 with a double, an RBI and a walk over the last two games. Hunter Dozier will take his place at the hot corner and bat sixth.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Wednesday's lineup Eaton isn't starting Wednesday against the Tigers.

Impact Eaton went 1-for-4 with a triple, an RBI and two strikeouts Tuesday and will head to the bench for the second time in the last three games. Hunter Dozier is taking over at the hot corner and batting sixth.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yet another steal in win Eaton went 2-for-3 with one run scored and one steal in Wednesday's victory over the Twins.

Impact Eaton has recorded a steal in five straight games with a .400 average over 15 at-bats. The 25-year-old rookie has also turned in four multi-hit performances in his last 13 games.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes another bag Eaton went 1-for-3 with a stolen base and a run scored in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Twins.

Impact Eaton has started three straight games at third base, and he's been in the lineup for four in a row. The 25-year-old has provided a speed boost at the bottom of the order, logging a stolen base in each of his last four games, putting him at nine thefts for the year. He's added a respectable .253/.326/.373 slash line with a home run, seven RBI and 11 runs scored. Eaton's playing time is likely to come at the expense of Nicky Lopez, as both provide versatility and speed without much power.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes another steal Eaton went 2-for-4 with an RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in Saturday's 9-0 win over the Red Sox.

Impact Eaton has stolen a base in each of the last two games. The 25-year-old's playing time could soon dry up, as Drew Waters (ankle) and Edward Olivares (quadriceps) are both healthy and candidates to see time in right field. Eaton can play around the outfield and also started Saturday's game at third base, so there's some versatility, but he'll have to keep his bat hot to keep getting chances. He's slashing .257/316/.386 with seven steals through his first 30 major-league contests.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Manages steal in loss Eaton went 1-for-3 with a stolen base in Friday's 2-1 loss to the Red Sox.

Impact Eaton was on the bench for the Royals' last two games after starting four of the previous five. He was able to snap an 0-for-6 skid and picked up his sixth stolen base of the year in this contest. The rookie outfielder has added one home run, six RBI, eight runs scored and a .242/.307/.379 slash line through 75 plate appearances, though it's likely he remains a part-time player. He could see a short-term increase in usage with Drew Waters (ankle) considered day-to-day.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Royals play the Tigers after Eaton's 4-hit game

The Kansas City Royals take on the Detroit Tigers after Nate Eaton had four hits against the Tigers on Saturday

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022 • Associated Press

Optioned to Triple-A Eaton was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Monday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Eaton will head back to Omaha after he produced a .188 average with two extra-base hits, an RBI, four runs and a stolen base over 32 at-bats in 15 games after he got called up Aug. 4. His demotion opened a roster spot for Drew Waters, who's expected to make his major-league debut Monday.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back on bench Tuesday Eaton is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Twins.

Impact Eaton will head to the bench after going 1-for-10 with a stolen base, a walk and six strikeouts while picking up starts out of the corner outfield in each of the past three contests. His opportunities are likely to become more scarce in the coming days, when Hunter Dozier (personal) is set to return from the paternity list.

AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes bag Monday Eaton went 0-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Twins.

Impact Eaton's hitting has been spotty lately -- he's 3-for-18 (.167) with a walk and eight strikeouts across his last eight games. He's picked up both of his steals this season in that span, but that's hardly enough to convince manager Mike Matheny to increase the rookie outfielder's playing time. Eaton is hitting .205 through 15 contests and should remain a short-side platoon option as well as a speed threat off the bench.

AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records first big-league steal Eaton went 1-for-3 with a stolen base in Thursday's 5-3 win over the White Sox.

Impact Eaton has gone 5-for-15 with a double, a triple, an RBI and four runs scored through seven contests since his second call-up this year. He's finding most of his playing time in right field so far, though Kyle Isbel and Hunter Dozier have also picked up playing time there in the last week. A right-handed hitter, Eaton should see regular starts versus southpaws, especially with the lefty-heavy Dodgers in town for a three-game weekend series.

AUGUST 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores three times Sunday Eaton went 2-for-3 with a triple, a double, a walk and three runs scored in Sunday's 13-5 win over the Red Sox.

Impact Eaton came around to score each time he got on base in his first multi-hit game in the majors. The 25-year-old outfielder is batting .238 with a home run, a triple, a double, three RBI and four runs scored through seven contests. He's started three of the Royals' last four games in right field, but it's unclear how manager Mike Matheny will balance playing time for Eaton and Kyle Isbel with MJ Melendez commanding a near-everyday role at one of the corner outfield spots.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Contract selected by Royals Eaton's contract was selected from Triple-A Omaha on Thursday.

Impact Eaton filled in on the active roster during the Royals' series in Toronto in mid-July and went 2-for-12 with a home run, two RBI, a walk and six strikeouts over four games. He's starting in right field and batting eighth during Thursday's game against the Red Sox, and he'll likely have a chance to earn playing time in the outfield since Kyle Isbel has struggled recently.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Heads back to Triple-A The Royals returned Eaton to Triple-A Omaha following Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Blue Jays.

Impact Since Eaton joined the Royals as a replacement for one of the 10 players who were placed on the restricted list prior to Thursday's series opener in Toronto, he won't be exposed to waivers even while he comes off the 40-man roster as he heads back to Omaha. Eaton started in center field in each of the Royals' four games following his call-up, going 2-for-12 with a solo home run and an additional RBI.

JULY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Banda records final out | 07/15/2022 Anthony Banda strikes out Nate Eaton swinging to record the final out of the ballgame in the top of the 9th inning

JULY 16, 2022 • MLB.COM

Homers in debut Eaton went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Blue Jays.

Impact Eaton gave the Royals some insurance with his ninth-inning blast, which was his first major-league hit and homer. The outfielder got the start in center field since the Royals are missing 10 players, including many of their regular outfielders, due to their unvaccinated status preventing them from playing in Canada. Eaton should get a chance to play regularly this weekend before heading back to Triple-A Omaha, where he's slashed .329/.388/.591 in 39 contests after earning a midseason promotion from Double-A Northwest Arkansas.

JULY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Royals play the Tigers after Eaton's 4-hit game