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Brett Nicholas: Announces retirement
Nicholas announced on his personal Twitter page Monday that he's elected to retire.
The 30-year-old signed a minor-league deal with the White Sox in mid-April but elected to retire rather than fight his way back to the big leagues. He got into 37 games with the Rangers in 2016 and 2017, hitting .252/.300/.456 with four homers.
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White Sox's Brett Nicholas: Lands with White Sox on minors deal
Nicholas agreed to a minor-league deal with the White Sox earlier this month, Kegan Lowe of Baseball America reports.
Nicholas attended spring training with the Rockies but was released from the organization at the conclusion of camp. With top catching prospects Zack Collins and Seby Zavala both on hand at Triple-A Charlotte, the White Sox may elect to send Nicholas to Double-A Birmingham.
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Rockies' Brett Nicholas: Inks MiLB deal with Colorado
Nicholas signed a minor-league contract with the Rockies on Sunday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
The 30-year-old backstop spent all of last season in the Padres organization. He slashed .291/.353/.485 with 16 homers and 83 RBI at Triple-A El Paso but was unable to crack the big-league roster at any point. He has a .756 OPS in 110 MLB plate appearances in his career, though as things stand now, Nicholas figures to largely provide catching depth for the Rockies behind Chris Iannetta, Tony Wolters and Tom Murphy.
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Padres' Brett Nicholas: Dealt to San Diego
Nicholas was traded to the Padres on Friday in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations.
Nicholas will report to Triple-A El Paso. The 29-year-old failed to crack the Rangers' Opening Day roster out of spring training and was taken off the club's 40-man in early March. Nicholas has played in 37 major-league games over the past two years and will serve as organizational depth for San Diego this season.
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Rangers' Brett Nicholas: Clears waivers
Nicholas cleared waivers and will return to the Rangers as a non-roster invitee, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Nicholas was waived when the Rangers signed Tim Lincecum. The 29-year-old can continue to compete for the team's backup catcher job as a non-roster invitee, though he's likely behind Juan Centeno, who remains on the 40-man roster. Nicholas figures to return to Triple-A and wait for an injury to Centeno or starting catcher Robinson Chirinos. He hit .311/.353/.469 for Round Rock last season.
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Rangers' Brett Nicholas: Gets designated for assignment
The Rangers designated Nicholas for assignment Wednesday, Levi Weaver of The Athletic Dallas reports.
The transaction comes on the heels of Texas announcing the signing of reliever Tim Lincecum, who will assume Nicholas' spot on the 40-man roster. Nicholas had been in contention for the Rangers' backup catching gig, but assuming he goes unclaimed off waivers or isn't traded elsewhere, he'll likely remain in the thick of the competition for the role with Juan Centeno.
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Rangers' Brett Nicholas: Goes hitless in series finale
Nicholas went 0-for-3 with a strikeout in Wednesday's 12-2 loss to the Astros.
Nicholas was making just his eighth appearance and fifth start of September, during which he's gone 6-for-20 at the dish. With primary backstop Robinson Chirinos sitting out with a hamstring injury Wednesday and likely to be shut down for the season, Nicholas should pick up at least a couple more starts before the season winds down. No. 3 catcher A.J. Jimenez should also receive a turn behind the plate.
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Rangers' Brett Nicholas: Not seeing much time behind Chirinos
Nicholas went 1-for-3 with a base hit in Thursday's 5-1 loss to the Astros.
Nicholas started behind the plate while regular backstop Robinson Chirinos rested for the day game, marking the former's second appearance since Aug. 20. With the Rangers in the thick of the American League wild-card race, it's expected that the hot-hitting Chirinos will start at catcher in just about every scenario except day games after night games, so don't expect Nicholas' at-bats to pick up until Texas is eliminated.
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Rangers' Brett Nicholas: Continues to produce
Nicholas went 2-for-3 with a home run, a walk and three RBI in Thursday's 9-8 win over the White Sox.
Nicholas hit a two-run shot in the first inning and forced in what turned out to be the winning run on a bases-loaded walk in the seventh. The catcher has now homered in each of his past two games played while driving in six runs over that span. Nicholas has already made six starts behind the plate this month and will take an even larger share of the work away from Robinson Chirinos if he continues to produce at the dish.
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Rangers' Brett Nicholas: Supplies first homer of season
Nicholas went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Saturday's 8-3 win over the Astros.
Following a 21-minute rain delay in the first inning, Nicholas kicked off the scoring for the evening with a three-run blast off Mike Fiers in the second, marking his first long ball of the season. Nicholas was picking up his second start behind the plate in three games, and his performance Saturday only gives manager Jeff Banister further reason to hand the 29-year-old more regular at-bats. Robinson Chirinos has served as the team's primary catcher following the July 30 trade of Jonathan Lucroy, but with a 5-for-25 (.200 average) showing at the dish since that time, he may have seen his hold on the role loosen.
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Rangers' Brett Nicholas: Doubles in starting role Friday
Nicholas went 1-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Friday's 8-4 loss to the Twins.
Nicholas was making just his second start behind the plate since being recalled from Triple-A Round Rock on July 24. The 29-year-old had initially served as the Rangers' third catcher, but the July 30 trade of Jonathan Lucroy to the Rockies will now lock Nicholas in as the primary backup to Robinson Chirinos. Expect Nicholas to pick up one or two starts per week, unless Chirinos' ongoing offensive struggles eventually prompt manager Jeff Banister to roll with a timeshare at catcher.
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Rangers' Brett Nicholas: Recalled for catching depth
Nicholas was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock on Monday, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.
The Rangers are labeling backup catcher Robinson Chirinos as day-to-day after X-rays on his sprained left ankle came back negative, but Nicholas will still earn his first call-up of the season to act as insurance behind the plate. Jonathan Lucroy is slated to handle the bulk of the duties at catcher, so Nicholas won't be in line for more than a start or two a week even if it's determined that Chirinos will require a trip to the disabled list. Nicholas is batting .311/.353/.469 over 293 plate appearances this season at Round Rock.
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Rangers' Brett Nicholas: Activated from disabled list
Nicholas (knee) was activated from the 10-day disabled list Friday and optioned to Triple-A Round Rock.
After undergoing surgery in March for a torn meniscus in his left knee and getting through a success rehab assignment earlier this week, Nicholas is now on the verge of concluding his recovery. He'll look to provide the Rangers with some organizational catching depth.
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Rangers' Brett Nicholas: Will kick off rehab assignment Monday
Nicholas (knee) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Round Rock on Monday, Stefan Stevenson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
Nicholas has seemingly recovered from the knee surgery he required in early March, but after being sidelined for much of spring training, he may need multiple weeks worth of games to get his conditioning in order. Once he's activated from the disabled list, Nicholas will likely remain with Round Rock, as Jonathan Lucroy and Robinson Chirinos are the clear top two catchers in the organization.
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Rangers' Brett Nicholas: Officially lands on DL
Nicholas was placed on the 10-day disabled list Saturday, Stefan Stevenson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
Nicholas was expected to miss time to start the season after he underwent surgery earlier in March for a torn meniscus in his left knee, so the move was more procedural. He'll serve as organizational depth when he returns.
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Rangers' Brett Nicholas: Set for knee surgery
Nicholas is undergoing surgery on his left knee Friday, Stefan Stevenson of the Star-Telegram reports.
His recovery timetable and the extent of the procedure are so far unknown, though the backup catcher is only relevant in AL-only fantasy games.
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Rangers' Brett Nicholas: Recalled Friday
The Rangers recalled Nicholas from Triple-A Round Rock on Friday.
Nicholas appeared in 10 games for the Rangers earlier this season and provided some pop, hitting two home runs and four doubles. He will provide the Rangers a left-handed hitting catcher to complement right-handers Jonathan Lucroy and Robinson Chirinos.
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Rangers' Brett Nicholas: Optioned to Triple-A Round Rock
Nicholas was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Wednesday, Stefan Stevenson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
Nicholas was seeing fairly regular playing time as the backup catcher, making two consecutive starts on Monday and Tuesday and extending his hitting streak to five games. However, with Bobby Wilson returning from Detroit via trade on Tuesday, Nicholas' services were no longer needed at the major league level.
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Rangers' Brett Nicholas: Homers in win over Blue Jays
Nicholas went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in a win against the Blue Jays on Monday.
Nicholas has fared reasonably well in part-time duty in Texas this season. The 27-year-old rookie is hitting .258 with two home runs and four RBI in 31 at-bats while splitting time with Brian Holaday behind the plate.
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Rangers' Brett Nicholas: Out of the lineup Wednesday
Nicholas is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Yankees, Stefan Stevenson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
Nicholas made three consecutive starts and collected hits in each of the past two; however, the 27-year-old will get the day off in favor of Bryan Holaday. Nicholas is hitting .240 since being called up in mid-April and is pushing Holaday for the starting role.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-2, 220 lbs |
| Birthplace: Phoenix, AZ |
| Age: 36 |
| Experience: 2 |
| Bats/Throws: L, R |