Nola will start at catcher and bat ninth in Wednesday's game against the Giants.
Nola will step in behind the plate for the fourth time in five games while fellow backstop Jorge Alfaro (knee) is tending to an injury. Alfaro isn't expected to require a trip to the injured list, but Nola may have forced his way into a timeshare at catcher. Since the beginning of July, Nola has slashed .277/.342/.323 with three doubles, a stolen base, five RBI and four runs in 21 games.
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Padres' Austin Nola: Registers second steal
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Nola went 2-for-4 with two RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in Friday's 5-3 win over the Diamondbacks.
Nola supplied a two-run double in the second inning and scored on an Esteury Ruiz single. In the third, Nola grounded into a double play that led to another run, and he added a single and a steal in the fifth. The catcher has hit safely in his last five contests, going 6-for-16 (.375) in that span. He's posted a .242/.309/.309 slash line with two home runs, 25 RBI, 24 runs scored, eight doubles and a pair of steals through 236 plate appearances. Nola has started to push for more even playing time behind the dish, starting four of the last eight games while splitting the catching duties with Jorge Alfaro.
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Padres' Austin Nola: Returns to bench role
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Nola is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers.
With Jorge Alfaro overcoming a knee injury and stepping back in behind the plate Sunday, Nola's four-game run in the starting nine will come to an end. Though he should play more frequently than most No. 2 catchers, Nola will likely be little more than a low-end starting option in mixed leagues that keep two catchers active now that Alfaro is healthy again.
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Padres' Austin Nola: Plates two runs
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Nola went 1-for-4 with two RBI and a run in Sunday's 8-5 loss to the Phillies.
Though Jorge Alfaro's hot bat has earned him a near-everyday role at catcher or designated hitter, Nola hasn't completely fallen out of the lineup as a result. In fact, Sunday marked Nola's fourth start in five games, He's gone 6-for-15 with a double, five RBI and three runs over those four starts and should continue to hold down at least a part-time role with the Padres while he's swinging a hot bat.
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Padres' Austin Nola: Two-run homer in win
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Nola went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Sunday's loss to the Rockies.
Nola sent Luke Voit home on a two-run shot in the eighth inning, but the Padres were two far behind and ended up with the loss. The home run was Nola's second of the year and his first since April 11. Perhaps things are turning around for the catcher as he is on a five-game hitting streak and has raised his batting average from .219 to .229 during that span.
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Padres' Austin Nola: Remains on bench Wednesday
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Nola is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs.
Nola and Jorge Alfaro have alternated starts over the past 20 games, but Alfaro will start for the second straight contest after going 2-for-4 with a home run, a walk and an additional run scored Tuesday. Nola has a .250/.379/.250 slash line through seven games in June, so the timeshare behind the plate is unlikely to change anytime soon.
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Padres' Austin Nola: Returns to bench
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Nola will sit Tuesday against the Cubs.
The Padres have been remarkably consistent in how they've deployed their catchers in recent weeks. Nola and Jorge Alfaro have alternated turns behind the plate for 20 consecutive games. Alfaro starts Tuesday, but Nola should return to the lineup Wednesday if the pattern holds.
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Padres' Austin Nola: Gets Sunday off
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Nola will not start Sunday's game against Colorado.
Nola and Jorge Alfaro have now alternated starts behind the plate for 18 straight games. Alfaro gets the nod Sunday, but Nola should start Monday at Wrigley Field if the pattern continues.
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Padres' Austin Nola: On bench Wednesday
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Nola is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mets, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Nola and Jorge Alfaro have alternated starts over the past 13 games, and that trend will continue Wednesday after Nola went 0-for-3 with a walk, a run and a strikeout during Tuesday's contest.
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Padres' Austin Nola: Sitting Monday
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Nola is not in the lineup Monday against the Mets, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Neither Nola nor Jorge Alfaro seem to have a true starting role behind the plate in San Diego at the moment. Neither catcher has started back-to-back games since Nola did so May 24-25. Given that he's hitting just .214/.289/.267 on the year, it's unlikely Nola substantially increases his playing time any time soon.
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Padres' Austin Nola: Not in Saturday's lineup
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Nola isn't starting Saturday against the Brewers.
Nola has alternated starts behind the dish over the last week, and he'll take a seat after going 0-for-3 with a run, a walk and two strikeouts in Friday's win over Milwaukee. Jorge Alfaro will start behind the plate and bat fifth.
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Padres' Austin Nola: Takes seat Thursday
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Nola is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Brewers, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Nola and Jorge Alfaro have alternated starts behind the plate over the past seven games, and that trend will continue Wednesday after Nola went 1-for-3 with a walk Wednesday against the Cardinals.
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Padres' Austin Nola: Out of lineup
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Nola will be on the bench Tuesday against St. Louis.
Nola has struggled to a .223/.288/.281 line at the plate this season, but he remains the Padres' primary catcher, starting 28 of the team's 49 games behind the plate. Jorge Alfaro, who starts Tuesday, has hit .257/.288/.378.
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Padres' Austin Nola: Resting Sunday
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Nola is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.
Nola will take a seat for the day game following the night game after he started at catcher and went 1-for-4 with an RBI in Saturday's 4-2 loss. With Nola on the bench, Jorge Alfaro will catch for starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore in the series finale.
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Padres' Austin Nola: Out of lineup
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Nola will sit Friday against the Pirates.
Nola has disappointed at the plate this season, hitting .212/.285/.274 in 33 games. Jorge Alfaro will take over behind the plate Friday.
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Padres' Austin Nola: Not starting Monday
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Nola isn't starting Monday against the Brewers.
Nola started in the last two games and went 2-for-7 with a double, a run, two walks and two strikeouts. Jorge Alfaro will take over behind the dish and bat ninth Monday.
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Padres' Austin Nola: Retreats to bench
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Nola isn't starting Friday against the Giants.
Nola went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in Thursday's win over the Phillies, and he'll take a seat for the second time in the last three games. Jorge Alfaro will start behind the plate and bat ninth.
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Padres' Austin Nola: Takes seat Wednesday
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Nola isn't starting Wednesday against the Phillies, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Nola started in the last two games and went 1-for-6 with two RBI. Jorge Alfaro will start behind the dish and bat eighth Wednesday.
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Padres' Austin Nola: Not in Saturday's lineup
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Nola isn't starting Saturday against Atlanta.
Nola went 1-for-4 with a double, a run and a walk in Friday's series opener, but he'll be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games. Jorge Alfaro will start behind the dish and bat ninth.
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Padres' Austin Nola: Gets breather Wednesday
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Nola isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Cubs.
Nola started in the last three games and went 3-for-11 with an RBI and three strikeouts. Jorge Alfaro will take over behind the plate and bat ninth.
