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NL West Standings

Team W-L L10 STRK
98-61 6-4 L1
84-75 7-3 L1
79-80 8-2 W2
78-81 3-7 L2
58-101 2-8 W1

2023 Batting

STATS AVG
Batting Average
HR
Home Runs
RBI
Runs Batted In
OPS
On-base Plus Slugging
SB
Stolen Bases
Regular Season .146 1 8 .452 0

Top Austin Nola News

  • Padres' Austin Nola: Optioned to El Paso

    San Diego optioned Nola to Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday.

    Nola has failed all year to find a groove offensively and the Padres no longer have to practice patience with him because Luis Campusano (thumb) is back to full health.

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  • Padres' Austin Nola: Back on bench

    Nola will be on the bench for Saturday's game against the Yankees, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

    Nola's playing time has slipped recently, particularly against right-handers. He remains the primary catcher against lefties, but it's been Brett Sullivan behind the plate against four of the last five righties, including Saturday's starter Luis Severino. Nola is hitting .135/.259/.188 on the year, so he's not making much of a case to expand his role.

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  • Padres' Austin Nola: On bench again Thursday

    Nola is out of the lineup again Thursday against the Nationals.

    Brett Sullivan will make a second straight start at catcher and could continue to get regular looks versus right-handed pitching opponents, though neither backstop has been particularly productive with the bat this year. It's a situation to avoid in standard fantasy leagues.

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  • Padres' Austin Nola: Takes seat Wednesday

    Nola is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

    Nola has hit just .103/.212/.103 in May over 29 at-bats, and he continues to see his playing time decrease. Brett Sullivan is starting behind the plate and hitting ninth against the Nationals on Wednesday.

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  • Padres' Austin Nola: Gets Sunday off

    Nola is not in the starting lineup against the Red Sox on Sunday.

    Nola continues to alternate catching duties and is hitting just .120 with a .361 OPS over his 25 at-bats in May. Brett Sullivan will be behind the plate for Sunday's finale against Boston and hit ninth.

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  • Padres' Austin Nola: Gets Sunday off

    Nola is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers.

    Nola will sit for the second time in the three-game series against the Dodgers. Brett Sullivan will handle backstop duties and hit ninth against Tony Gonsolin and the Los Angeles pitching staff.

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  • Padres' Austin Nola: On bench Friday

    Nola is out of the starting lineup Friday against the Dodgers.

    Brett Sullivan will catch and bat ninth versus the Dodgers and right-hander Dustin May. Nola has slashed just .135/.250/.192 this year off righties.

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  • Padres' Austin Nola: Gets Wednesday off vs. Twins

    Nola is not in the starting lineup against the Twins on Wednesday.

    Nola will take a seat after going 1-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored in the victory over Minnesota on Tuesday. Brett Sullivan is starting behind the plate and hitting ninth for Wednesday's affair.

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  • Padres' Austin Nola: Not starting Wednesday

    Nola is on the bench Wednesday versus the Reds, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

    Brett Sullivan will handle catching duties in place of Nola, who has gone 5-for-31 with a pair of extra-base hits and three RBI in his last 10 games.

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  • Padres' Austin Nola: Gets Monday off

    Nola is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Reds.

    Nola will get a break for Monday's game against right-hander Luke Weaver and the Reds. Brett Sullivan will handle backstop duties and hit ninth.

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  • Padres' Austin Nola: Hits first homer of season

    Nola went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 6-4 victory over the Giants.

    Nola took advantage of the incredibly friendly hitting environment in Mexico City on Sunday, crushing a 440-foot homer that plated Matt Carpenter in the fifth inning. His long ball was the catalyst for the Padres' comeback, scoring the first two of six unanswered runs over the final four frames. Nola owns an abysmal .156/.280/.234 slash line through 21 games and should remain outside of fantasy consideration, especially once Luis Campusano (thumb) returns.

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  • Padres' Austin Nola: Sitting out Friday

    Nola is not in the lineup Friday against the Diamondbacks.

    Brett Sullivan will catch and bat ninth versus the Diamondbacks and right-hander Zac Gallen. Nola has slashed just .152/.250/.196 through his first 52 plate appearances this season with the Padres.

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  • Padres' Austin Nola: Out of lineup Tuesday

    Nola isn't starting Tuesday against Atlanta, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

    After recording a base hit for the third consecutive game Monday, Nola will get a day off Tuesday so that Brett Sullivan can make his MLB debut and bat ninth.

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  • Padres' Austin Nola: Not starting Friday

    Nola isn't in the Padres' lineup Friday against Milwaukee.

    Nola is currently in the middle of an 0-for-18 streak at the plate, so the Padres will start Luis Campusano in his place behind the dish Friday against Eric Lauer.

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  • Padres' Austin Nola: Starting at catcher Thursday

    Nola is starting at catcher Thursday against the Brewers.

    There has been growing chatter about Luis Campusano getting more time behind the plate for the Padres, but Nola is in there again for Thursday night's series opener versus Milwaukee. Nola, 33, is just 3-for-29 (.103) with zero extra-base hits through nine starts at catcher this season.

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  • Padres' Austin Nola: Sitting out Tuesday

    Nola is out of the lineup Tuesday night against the Mets.

    Luis Campusano will catch and bat seventh versus the Mets and left-handed starter David Peterson. Nola has slashed just .115/.207/.115 through 29 plate appearances this season.

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  • Padres' Austin Nola: On bench Saturday

    Nola will sit Saturday against the Rockies, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

    Nola started the first two games of the season behind the plate, going 1-for-6 with a walk. Luis Campusano gets the start Saturday.

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  • Padres' Austin Nola: Back in action Monday

    Nola (hand/nose) will start at catcher and bat sixth in Monday's Cactus League game against the Mariners.

    Assuming he comes out of Monday's exhibition finale without aggravating the left hand injury he suffered Saturday or the fractured nose he suffered March 19, Nola should be on track to serve as the Padres' Opening Day catcher Thursday versus the Rockies.

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  • Padres' Austin Nola: Returns to lineup

    Nola (hand/nose) is back in the lineup for Sunday's Cactus League game against the Mariners, Bob Scanlan of Bally Sports San Diego reports.

    Nola took a foul ball off his hand in a minor-league contest Saturday, and he also suffered a fractured nose after being hit in the face by a pitch March 19. The backstop is feeling well enough to play in an exhibition contest, however, and it appears there's a good chance Nola will be ready to roll for the beginning of the regular season.

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Player Bio

HT/WT: 6-0, 197 lbs
Birthplace: Baton Rouge, LA
Age: 33
School: LSU
Experience: 3
Bats/Throws: R, R