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Royals' Nick Pratto: Optioned to Triple-A
The Royals optioned Pratto to Triple-A Omaha on Friday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
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.
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Royals' Nick Pratto: Facing uphill battle
Pratto is not projected to make the Royals' roster, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
Pratto is blocked at first base by Vinnie Pasquantino and doesn't have enough experience in the outfield yet to be a realistic option there, especially with the competition for the extra outfielders expected to be strong. Nelson Velazquez is also expected to be the primary designated hitter, and Nick Loftin, who is also not included in Rogers' projection, offers more infield versatility. It's an uphill battle ahead for Pratto, who slashed a meager .232/.307/.353 with seven home runs and 35 RBI last year.
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Royals' Nick Pratto: Not in lineup Friday
Pratto is absent from the lineup Friday versus the Yankees.
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.
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Royals' Nick Pratto: Out of lineup Wednesday
Pratto is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game at Detroit.
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.
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Royals' Nick Pratto: Sitting Sunday
Pratto isn't in the Royals' lineup Sunday against Houston.
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.
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Royals' Nick Pratto: On bench amid slump
Pratto is not in the lineup Wednesday versus the Guardians
Since returning from a left groin strain Sept. 8, Pratto has struggled across eight games, reaching 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.
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Royals' Nick Pratto: Takes seat Sunday
Pratto is absent from the lineup Sunday against Houston.
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.
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Royals' Nick Pratto: Sitting nightcap
Pratto isn't in the Royals' lineup for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader with the White Sox.
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.
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Royals' Nick Pratto: Not in lineup Sunday
Pratto is not in the lineup Sunday against the Blue Jays.
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.
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Royals' Nick Pratto: Returns from IL
Pratto (groin) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Friday.
A left groin strain, plus a minor setback in his 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 now that he's healthy.
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Royals' Nick Pratto: Begins rehab assignment
Pratto (groin/hip) will begin a rehab assignment Wednesday with Triple-A Omaha.
Pratto seems likely to return to the Royals' active major-league roster 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 encountered a bit of a hip issue last week, but he's ready now to get back into live games.
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Royals' Nick Pratto: Nearing rehab assignment
Pratto (groin/hip) is expected to resume his rehab assignment later this week, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
Pratto recently suffered a "minor setback" in his recovery from the lower-half injury that sent him to the injured list in late July, but taking a few days off appears to have resolved the issue. He's slated to go through all baseball activities Tuesday. Barring any issues, Pratto should resume playing in minor-league games before the week comes to a close.
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Royals' Nick Pratto: 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.
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.
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Royals' Nick Pratto: Beginning rehab assignment
Pratto (groin) is set to begin a minor-league rehab assignment Thursday with Triple-A Omaha.
Pratto is recovered from the left groin strain that sent him to the injured list in late July, and he should be ready to return to the Royals' active roster by early next week after a few tune-up 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.
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Royals' Nick Pratto: Lands on IL
The Royals placed Pratto on the 10-day injured list Friday with a left groin strain.
Pratto's production at the plate has been down recently -- he's slashed just .189/.286/.297 over the past two weeks. He will be sidelined until at least Aug. 6, and Samad Taylor will come up from Triple-A Omaha to fill Pratto's roster spot, but it's not yet clear who will take over for Kansas City at first base.
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Royals' Nick Pratto: On bench against lefty
Pratto is absent from the lineup for Monday's game versus the Guardians.
Matt Duffy will get the call at first base against left-hander Logan Allen. While his strikeouts have been exorbitant against both lefties and righties, Pratto has actually fared better versus southpaws this season with a .765 OPS and four of his seven home runs.
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Player Bio
HT/WT: 6-1, 215 lbs |
Birthplace: Huntington Beach, CA |
Age: 25 |
Experience: 1 |
Bats/Throws: L, L |