JUNE 6 • TRIBLIVE.COM
NICK SOLAK
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Pirates farm report for June 5, 2025: Nick Solak homers, drives in 5 for Indy INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 33-25) outslugged Memphis (Cardinals), 10-9. DH Nick Solak (.402) went 3 for 5 with a solo home run, his seventh, an...
Back with Pirates on MiLB deal The Pirates re-signed Solak to a minor-league contract Thursday, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.
Impact Solak had elected free agency after being outrighted off the Pirates' 40-man roster, but he's back on a restructured pact. He went 1-for-11 at the dish during his brief time with the Pirates but has slashed .389/.449/.619 this season in the minors.
JUNE 5 • ROTOWIRE
Back with Pirates on MiLB deal The Pirates re-signed Solak to a minor-league contract Thursday, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.
Impact Solak had elected free agency after being outrighted off the Pirates' 40-man roster, but he's back on a restructured pact. He went 1-for-11 at the dish during his brief time with the Pirates but has slashed .389/.449/.619 this season in the minors.
JUNE 5 • ROTOWIRE
Elects free agency Solak elected to become a free agent Tuesday.
Impact He cleared waivers after being removed from the Pirates' 40-man roster but has exercised his right to free agency rather than accepting an outright assignment. It's possible Solak re-signs with Pittsburgh on a restructured minor-league deal, but he'll have the opportunity to field offers elsewhere.
JUNE 4 • ROTOWIRE
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JUNE 3 • TRIBLIVE.COM
Outrighted to Triple-A The Pirates outrighted Solak to Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday.
Impact The move frees spots on the team's 26-man and 40-man rosters for the return of Nick Gonzales (ankle) from the 60-day injured list. Solak went 1-for-11 at the dish during his brief time in the majors.
JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE
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MAY 28 • TRIBLIVE.COM
One hit in Pirates' debut Solak went 1-for-3 on Friday against the Phillies.
Impact Solak made his first big-league appearance since 2022 and singled to left field in his first at-bat. He started at first base, but Spencer Horwitz (wrist) is expected back at some point during the team's weekend series. However, Solak is also capable of playing nearly every defensive position, so he could settle into a utility role if he sticks in the majors.
MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE
Promoted, playing first base Friday The Pirates selected Solak's contract from Triple-A Indianapolis, and he will start at first base and bat sixth against the Phillies on Friday.
Impact Solak has spent the entire season in Triple-A after signing a minor-league deal with the Pirates in December. He has dominated at the plate in the minors, slashing .389/.449/.619 with four stolen bases, six home runs and 20 RBI over 127 plate appearances. With Spencer Horwitz (wrist) and Enmanuel Valdez (shoulder) both on the injured list, Solak will start at first base Friday and make his first major-league appearance since 2022 as a member of the Rangers.
MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE
Pirates promote hot-hitting Nick Solak, option Ji Hwan Bae PHILADELPHIA — Before Friday’s series opener against the Phillies, the Pirates promoted utilityman Nick Solak from Triple-A Indianapolis....
MAY 16 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Nets MiLB deal from Pittsburgh The Pirates signed Solak to a minor-league contract Dec. 6.
Impact Solak, who turns 30 in January, slashed .311/.406/.446 with nine home runs and 10 stolen bases over 90 games at Triple-A Tacoma in the Mariners organization in 2024. He has a career .252/.327/.372 batting line in parts of five major-league seasons.
DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Sent to Triple-A Solak cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Toledo on Sunday.
Impact Detroit designated Solak for assignment on Friday, but he'll remain in the organization after passing through waivers unclaimed. The 28-year-old hasn't seen action in the big leagues this year and has a .709 OPS at the Triple-A level.
AUGUST 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Designated for assignment Solak was designated for assignment by the Tigers on Friday.
Impact This move frees up a 40-man roster spot for lefty reliever Andrew Vasquez, who has been claimed off waivers from the Phillies. Solak appeared in only one major-league game during his two-month stay in the Tigers organization and was batting .179/.328/.283 through 131 plate appearances with Triple-A Toledo.
AUGUST 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sent back to Triple-A Solak was optioned to Triple-A Toledo on Monday.
Impact Solak was claimed off waivers last Friday and recalled Saturday but didn't receive a plate appearance. He's clearing out to make room for the return of Matt Vierling from the injured list.
JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Called up by Tigers Solak was recalled by the Tigers on Saturday.
Impact Solak was optioned by the Tigers on Friday after being claimed off waivers from Atlanta, but he didn't have to wait long before getting a chance with the big-league club. He joins the active roster with Akil Baddoo (quadriceps) hitting the injured list, though it's likely Kerry Carpenter who will be the biggest beneficiary of Baddoo's absence.
JUNE 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tigers claim 2B Nick Solak off waivers from Braves The Detroit Tigers claimed second baseman Nick Solak off waivers from the Atlanta Braves on Friday.
JUNE 9, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Claimed by Detroit, optioned to AAA Solak was claimed off waivers by the Tigers on Friday and optioned to Triple-A Toledo.
Impact Solak was designated for assignment by Atlanta on Tuesday and he'll now join the Tigers' organization. The 28-year-old produced a .272 average with six homers, 28 RBI, 23 runs and two stolen bases over 151 at-bats in 38 games with Triple-A Gwinnett and will look to impress with Toledo in an attempt to get called up to the big leagues. In order to make room on the 40-man roster, Detroit transferred Spencer Turnbull (neck) to the 60-day injured list Friday.
JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Designated for assignment Solak was designated for assignment by Atlanta on Tuesday.
Impact Solak drew only one major-league plate appearance during his seven-week stay on the 40-man roster. The 28-year-old has slashed .246/.317/.354 in 221 big-league games since the beginning of the 2020 season and could now be moving on to what would be his fifth different organization this year.
JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Optioned to Triple-A Solak was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett by Atlanta on Friday.
Impact Solak was up only for a few days and didn't receive a plate appearance. He'll head back to Gwinnett and wait for another call.
APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Recalled from Triple-A Solak was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett by Atlanta on Tuesday.
Impact Solak has bounced around to a few different organizations since the offseason, most recently landing with Atlanta last week via waivers. He'll give the club some utility depth while Eli White (paternity) is away.
APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Braves claim OF Nick Solak off waivers from White Sox The Atlanta Braves claimed infielder/outfielder Nick Solak off waivers Tuesday from the Chicago White Sox and optioned the 28-year-old veter...
APRIL 18, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
David O'Brien: The Braves claimed outfielder Nick Solak off... - The Athletic The Braves claimed outfielder Nick Solak off waivers from the White Sox and optioned him to Triple-A Gwinnett. Solak, 28, had a .252 average...
APRIL 18, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Claimed off waivers by ATL Solak was claimed off waivers by Atlanta on Tuesday and optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett.
Impact Solak had been designated for assignment by the White Sox on Sunday. The 28-year-old showed a ton of promise during his first taste of MLB action back in 2019, but he has posted a rough .246/.317/.354 batting line in 839 big-league plate appearances since the beginning of the 2020 campaign.
APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Designated for assignment Solak was designated for assignment by the White Sox on Sunday.
Impact It's already the third time that Solak has been changed organizations in 2023. He was claimed off waivers by the White Sox on Friday from the Mariners just a few weeks after Seattle traded for the outfielder from the Reds. If Solak goes unclaimed he could report back to Charlotte.
APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
