Nola (nose) will go through baseball activities Wednesday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Nola suffered a broken nose as a result of a hit-by-pitch during Sunday's Cactus League game against the Cubs. However, while surely still in some pain, he has not been ruled out for Opening Day. Being able to get through Wednesday's workout with no issues figures to go a long way in determining his status.
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Padres' Austin Nola: Could avoid IL stint
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Padres manager Bob Melvin said there is a chance Nola avoids spending time on the injured list after he suffered a slight fracture in his nose Sunday, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports.
Melvin also noted that Nola could resume baseball activities as soon as Wednesday. No decisions on Nola's status for Opening Day have been made yet, but the possibility of him playing still being on the table is a good sign. If he is unable to play, Luis Campusano would likely get the majority of the reps behind the plate for San Diego.
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Padres' Austin Nola: May have broken nose
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Padres manager Bob Melvin said Sunday that he "can't imagine it's not broken" in reference to Nola's nose after the catcher was hit in the face during a Cactus League contest, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports.
Nola was carted off the field after getting hit by a pitch in the face during the fourth inning of Sunday's exhibition game against the Cubs. The extent of the injury is unclear, but if Nola isn't ready to return in time for Opening Day, Luis Campusano would likely open the campaign as San Diego's primary backstop.
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Padres' Austin Nola: Carted off field
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Nola was carted off the field in the top of the fourth inning during Sunday's Cactus League game against the Cubs after being hit in the face by a pitch, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Nola was down for several minutes after being hit by the pitch, and he had to be helped to the cart while pressing a towel to his face. The Padres have a day off Monday, but the severity of the catcher's injury isn't yet clear. If Nola is forced to miss any time, Luis Campusano and Pedro Severino would see additional playing time behind the dish.
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Padres' Austin Nola: Back in action Thursday
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Nola (illness) will start at catcher and bat third in Thursday's Cactus League game against the Guardians.
Nola will return to the spring lineup for the first time since Monday, after a bout with the flu left him unavailable for the past couple of days. The 33-year-old is once again projected to serve as the Padres' top backstop in 2023, though his standing atop the depth chart is more unsteady than it was heading into last season after he turned in a career-worst .650 OPS over 397 plate appearances in 2022.
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Padres' Austin Nola: Scratched due to flu
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Nola was scratched from the Padres' Cactus League lineup Tuesday due to flu-like symptoms.
Nola should be good to go after a day or two of rest and fluids. Pedro Severino will get the start at catcher in his place Tuesday afternoon against the Angels.
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Padres' Austin Nola: Settles with San Diego
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Nola signed a one-year, $2.35 million contract with the Padres on Friday to avoid arbitration, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
Nola put up a disappointing .649 OPS for the Padres last season while making a career-high 94 starts at catcher. He'll enter the 2023 campaign atop the depth chart but figures to cede a good amount of playing time to Luis Campusano.
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Padres' Austin Nola: Resting Wednesday
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Nola isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Giants, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Nola went 2-for-3 with a run and an RBI during Tuesday's win over the Giants, but he'll take a seat for the second time in the last three games. Luis Campusano is starting at catcher and batting ninth.
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Padres' Austin Nola: Out of Monday's lineup
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Nola isn't starting Monday against the Giants.
After going 1-for-11 with an RBI in the last series against the White Sox, Nola will get a day off Monday. In his place, Luis Campusano will start behind the plate and bat seventh.
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Padres' Austin Nola: Sitting out Thursday
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Nola isn't starting Thursday against the Dodgers, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
After going 5-for-11 in his last four games, Nola will get a day off against Los Angeles. Luis Campusano will take over behind the plate for him and bat eighth.
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Padres' Austin Nola: Out of Sunday's lineup
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Nola is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Nola went 1-for-4 with a double and a run scored Saturday in Colorado, and he'll head to the bench for Sunday's series finale. Luis Campusano will take over behind the plate and bat eighth.
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Padres' Austin Nola: Scratched but uninjured
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Nola was scratched from the lineup for Friday's game against the Rockies but is not injured, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
The lineup alteration appears to be nothing more than a simple change of plans for the Padres. Jorge Alfaro will bat eighth and start behind the plate in Nola's absence.
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Padres' Austin Nola: Not in Thursday's lineup
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Nola is not in Thursday's lineup against the Cardinals, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Nola has hit .222 with one home run, three walks and four strikeouts in 13 September games. Luis Campusano will start behind the dish and hit ninth.
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Padres' Austin Nola: Retreats to bench Saturday
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Nola isn't starting Saturday against the Diamondbacks, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Nola started the last two games and went 2-for-5 with a homer, a double, two runs and two RBI. Luis Campusano will take his place behind the dish and bat eighth Saturday.
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Padres' Austin Nola: Goes yard Friday
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Nola went 2-for-3 with a home run, a double, two total RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 12-3 win over the Diamondbacks.
Nola popped a solo shot in the second inning and added a sacrifice fly as the Padres poured on more offense in the eighth. The catcher has gone 6-for-17 (.353) over his last six games. The short but productive stretch has raised his season slash line to .248/.321/.325 with four homers, 36 RBI, 37 runs scored, two stolen bases and 12 doubles through 98 contests.
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Padres' Austin Nola: Retreats to bench Wednesday
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Nola isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Mariners.
Nola is getting a day off after he went 2-for-8 with a run and a strikeout over the last three games. Jorge Alfaro will start behind the dish and bat ninth.
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Padres' Austin Nola: Activated, starting Saturday
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Nola was activated from the paternity list and is starting Saturday against the Dodgers, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Nola landed on the paternity list Friday but will rejoin the Padres after spending just one day away from the team. He's starting behind the dish and batting eighth during Saturday's matchup.
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Padres' Austin Nola: Lands on paternity list
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Nola was placed on the paternity list Friday.
Nola was not included in the lineup for Friday's contest, and the reason for his absence is now known. He can remain on the paternity list for no more than three days, but it's not clear if he will return this weekend or for the upcoming series against the Mariners that begins Tuesday.
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Padres' Austin Nola: On bench Friday
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Nola isn't in the lineup Friday against the Dodgers, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Nola went 2-for-4 with a run Wednesday against Arizona but will be held out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games. Jorge Alfaro is starting behind the dish and batting ninth.
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Padres' Austin Nola: Sitting Tuesday
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Nola is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.
Nola is 0-for-13 over the past seven days and will get Tuesday off to regroup. Jorge Alfaro will take over behind the plate after coming off the injured list and bat ninth.
