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Royals' Nick Pratto: Optioned to Triple-A
The Kansas City Royals optioned Nick Pratto to Triple-A Omaha on Friday.While there's no corresponding move yet, it will presumably be Adam Frazier returning from the bereavement list. Pratto was up with the big club only for a few days and didn't make an appearance.
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Royals' Nick Pratto: Summoned by Royals
Nick Pratto was called up from Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.Pratto will get his first taste of MLB action this season after slashing .230/.315/.378 with seven homers in 54 games at Omaha. With Adam Frazier headed to the bereavement list and Hunter Renfroe (toe) pushed to the IL, Pratto should serve primarily as a reserve first baseman but could see some action in the outfield.
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Royals' Nick Pratto: Optioned to Triple-A
The Kansas City Royals optioned Nick 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
Nick Pratto is not projected to make the Kansas City 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
Nick 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 Kansas City 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
Nick 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 Kansas City 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
Nick Pratto isn't in the Kansas City 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
Nick Pratto is not in the lineup Wednesday versus the GuardiansSince 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
Nick 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 Kansas City Royals' 10-8 win Saturday.
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Royals' Nick Pratto: Sitting nightcap
Nick Pratto isn't in the Kansas City 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.