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Padres swipe Rangers castoff in hilariously petty Triple-A revenge move The Padres signed Nick Pratto to a minor-league deal in the most “why not?” way possible. He was released by the Rangers, then almost immedi...

JUNE 11 • FRIARSONBASE.COM

Latches on with Padres The Padres signed Pratto to a minor-league contract Wednesday.

Impact Pratto had been with the Rangers on a minor-league pact but was released after slashing .237/.287/.473 with five homers in 26 games at Triple-A Round Rock. The 27-year-old has not seen any action at the big-league level since 2023 and is merely organizational depth.

JUNE 11 • ROTOWIRE

Goes to Rangers on MiLB deal The Rangers signed Pratto to a minor-league contract Thursday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

Impact Pratto has slashed only .216/.295/.364 with an ugly 38.7 percent strikeout rate across 144 games in the majors and has been stuck in the minors each of the last two seasons. He's still just 27 and a former top-100 prospect, so the Rangers will find out whether a change of scenery will do Pratto some good. Most likely, he will begin the 2026 season at Triple-A Round Rock.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Kansas City Royals release right-hander Ross Stripling and catcher Luke Maile

The Kansas City Royals have released right-hander Ross Stripling and catcher Luke Maile after they opted out of their contracts

MARCH 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Outrighted to Triple-A Pratto cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Omaha on Sunday.

Impact The 26-year-old missed out on Kansas City's Opening Day roster after slashing .200/.351/.333 with 13 strikeouts in 37 plate appearances during spring training. Pratto made just one appearance with the Royals last year and had a .728 OPS in 116 contests at Omaha.

MARCH 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Opening Day roster coming into focus with 3 players outrighted SURPRISE, Ariz. -- The Royals made significant roster moves on Sunday, outrighting three players to remove them from their 40-man roster as...

MARCH 23, 2025 • MLB.COM

Battling for bench role Pratto is working in the outfield this spring in an effort to win a utility role, MLB.com reports. He's competing with Dairon Blanco, Joey Wiemer and Drew Waters for a bench spot.

Impact Pratto hit just .240 with 16 home runs and a .728 OPS at Triple-A last season but still has significant power as he hit 36 homers in the minors in 2021. He's likely a long shot to win a roster spot, however, without a strong spring. He's hitting just 1-for-10 in his first five spring games.

MARCH 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Why the Royals optioned Pratto and what it means PHOENIX -- The Royals’ Opening Day roster is coming into focus, and one of their top spring performers won’t be on it. Kansas City optioned...

MARCH 22, 2024 • MLB.COM

Kansas City Royals option three, including red-hot Nick Pratto, to Triple-A Omaha The Royals roster is closer to being set after KC optioned three players to Triple-A, including Nick Pratto.

MARCH 22, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Optioned to Triple-A The Royals optioned Pratto to Triple-A Omaha on Friday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact If decisions were made strictly on spring performance, Pratto would have made the club, as he slashed a robust .421/.476/.816 with four home runs. First base, the corner outfield spots and designated hitter are spoken for with the Royals, though, so he'll head back to Omaha where he'll play every day.

MARCH 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

'I'm me again': Royals first baseman Nick Pratto relishes healthy spring training Healthy again, Nick Pratto is hitting a robust .400 with the Kansas City Royals this spring.

MARCH 12, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Pratto's 'brand of baseball' resulting in red-hot spring SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Another day, another hit for Nick Pratto. With an RBI single in the first inning of the Royals’ eventual 12-9 loss to the...

MARCH 12, 2024 • MLB.COM

Not in lineup Friday Pratto is absent from the lineup Friday versus the Yankees.

Impact Salvador Perez will start at first base and Logan Porter will do the catching as the Royals face off against left-hander Carlos Rodon. The left-handed-hitting Pratto went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in Thursday's series finale versus the Tigers and carries a disappointing .228/.306/.352 season slash line.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup Wednesday Pratto is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game at Detroit.

Impact Salvador Perez will take a turn at first base as Logan Porter handles the catching duties for the visiting Royals. Pratto, 24, has posted a disappointing .231/.309/.357 batting line across 91 major-league games this season.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Sunday Pratto isn't in the Royals' lineup Sunday against Houston.

Impact Pratto will take a seat Sunday after logging a hit in each of the first two games of the series. Nick Loftin will fill in at first base and bat fifth in Pratto's place.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench amid slump Pratto is not in the lineup Wednesday versus the Guardians

Impact Since returning from a left groin strain, Pratto has struggled in the eight games he has appeared in. The 24-year-old has reached base just three times in 25 plate appearances. With only one extra-base hit in the span, it has amounted to a low OPS of .287. Tuesday will be the fourth time the first baseman is not starting since his return from the injured list.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Sunday Pratto is absent from the lineup Sunday against Houston.

Impact Matt Duffy will start at first base and bat fifth versus the Astros and left-hander Framber Valdez. The left-handed-hitting Pratto went 1-for-3 with a double, an RBI sac fly and a run scored in the Royals' 10-8 win Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting nightcap Pratto isn't in the Royals' lineup for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader with the White Sox.

Impact After going 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in the first game of Tuesday's activities, Pratto will get a chance to regroup during the nightcap. Matt Duffy will cover first base and bat sixth in Pratto's absence.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in lineup Sunday Pratto is not in the lineup Sunday against the Blue Jays.

Impact Pratto is being eased back into action after returning Friday from a several-week absence to heal a left groin strain. Nick Loftin will start at first base and bat seventh for the Royals on Sunday at Toronto.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from IL Pratto (groin) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Friday.

Impact A left groin strain and a minor setback in recovery has kept Pratto out since late July, but he'll now return to the active roster and take the place of Matt Beaty, who was optioned to Triple-A Omaha in a corresponding move. Pratto slashed .214/.340/.381 across 50 plate appearances during his rehab assignment and figures to slide back into an everyday role with Kansas City now that he's healthy.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Begins rehab assignment Pratto (groin/hip) will begin a rehab assignment Wednesday with Triple-A Omaha.

Impact Pratto seems likely to return to the Royals by early next week, assuming all goes well during his stint in the minors. The 24-year-old landed on the injured list July 28 with a left groin strain and had a minor hip issue last week, but he's ready now to get back into live games.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing rehab assignment Pratto (groin) is expected to resume his rehab assignment later this week, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Pratto recently suffered a "minor setback" in his recovery from a groin injury, and after taking a few days off he is slated to go through all baseball activities Tuesday. Barring any issues, he should resume playing in games before the week comes to a close.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Minor setback on rehab assignment Royals manager Matt Quatraro said Friday that Pratto (groin) suffered a "minor setback" on his rehab assignment, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Pratto has returned to Kansas City and will be reevaluated Monday. While the setback has been deemed minor, it could still push Pratto's return back into early September. He's been on the shelf since late July with a left groin strain.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Thursday's Transactions BASEBALL Major League Baseball American League KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Sent 1B Nick Pratto to Omaha (IL) on a rehab assignment.

AUGUST 17, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Beginning rehab assignment Pratto (groin) is set to begin a minor-league rehab assignment Thursday with Triple-A Omaha.

Impact Pratto is recovered from the left groin strain that sent him to the injured list in late July and should be ready to return to the Royals' active roster by early next week, after a few tuneup games on the farm. The 24-year-old first baseman and corner outfielder has mostly disappointed this season, slashing just .238/.324/.376 with seven homers and 31 RBI across 299 major-league plate appearances.

AUGUST 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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