Nick Solak drives in Leody Taveras with a single to center, extending the Rangers' lead to 3-1 in the 3rd. He was a second round pick of the New York Yankees in the 2016 draft, and was sent to Tampa Bay in February, 2018, in a three-team trade that saw Taylor Widener go from the Yankees to the Diamondbacks, Steven Souza go from the Rays to the Diamondbacks, Brandon Drury go from the Diamondbacks to the Yankees, and Anthony Banda and two players to be named later (Colin Poche and Sam McWilliams) go from Arizona to Tampa. It is worth noting that the International League is using the major league ball this year, so offensive numbers have spiked there, but the IL is much, much less hitter-friendly than the Pacific Coast League, where Nashville plays. And its the type of deal that would seem to require two rather aggressive front offices that aren’t gunshy about making moves — Texas and Tampa would seem to qualify there. https://www.mlb.com/rangers/video/framber-valdez-in-play-run-s-to-nick-solak Add to Reel. Solak played in 33 games for Texas in 2019 and hit .293/.393/.491 with 5 HR over 135 plate appearances. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Texas Rangers utility-man Nick Solak is out of Sunday's lineup against the Los Angeles Angels. It’s not just his bat that is continuing to improve though. Its worth noting that, just a month ago, the Rangers used their top two draft picks on Josh Jung and Davis Wendzel, a couple of guys who, like Solak, are college infielders who grade out very well on makeup, hit tool and approach, but who had questions about their power and where they end up defensively. September 21, 2020 | 00:00:29. width:100%; Solak's adjusted salary with the Texas Rangers is $209,444 All rights reserved. I’m also curious if the Rangers, who don’t have an obvious solution for third base for 2019, take a look at him at the hot corner while he’s at Nashville. New York Yankees invited non-roster 2B Nick Solak to spring training. Top 25 Super Bowl Performances of All Time, Each NHL Team's Most Likely Future Hall of Famer, 30 Greatest Teams in Premier League History, 28 most memorable buzzer beaters in March Madness history. The tracking could use a little work but the athleticism to change speeds and get to that ball is notable. Neither is off to a flaming start at the plate and although Choo seems to be the club’s go-to leadoff man, there are reasons to consider shifting him into a part-time role. A new autograph is posted every morning at 10am EDT. }. 2B Nick Solak assigned to Staten Island Yankees. color:#fff; But Texas saw a ‘professional hitter’ who could add a needed quality to their lineup laden with potential but lacking in consistency. opacity:.9; The 25-year old joined the club last season in an under the radar deal for Texas’ fast-rising reliever Pete Fairbanks. As time passes though, what seems like a stand-in gig in center could morph into a permanent job, especially with how Solak continues to swing the bat. Texas Rangers traded RHP Peter Fairbanks to Tampa Bay Rays for 2B Nick Solak. His value at the plate continues to rise and while he’s still relatively young in his career, it doesn’t feel like a massive stretch to think he could consistently hit near .300 on an annual basis. 2B Nick Solak assigned to Nashville Sounds. Once I get an autograph from someone, I never ask again. There’s a story going around scouting circles that Solak actually broke one club’s makeup algorithm, scoring higher than they thought was possible. 2B Nick Solak assigned to Durham Bulls from Montgomery Biscuits. .promo_edge:after { background:#ce1141; My name is Dan and I live in St. Petersburg, Florida. Copyright © 2020 Minor League Baseball.Minor League Baseball trademarks and copyrights are the property of Minor League Baseball. He still looks shaky at times in center field, as most would learning that position on the fly, but there is visual confirmation that his ability is improving. Texas Rangers outfielder Nick Solak hits a solo home run against the Rockies (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images). display:inline-block; But when Santana returns, the Texas Rangers have to find a way to make Nick Solak an everyday player. opacity:1; His strikeout rate sits at just 11.8% while his walk rate is nearing the 9% mark. I do not sell or trade any of my autographs. 2B Nick Solak roster status changed by Tampa Bay Rays. The Texas Rangers acquired Nick Solak, whose scouting report is all about his makeup and hit tool, in a deal that sent Peter Fairbanks to the Tampa Bay Rays earlier today. Stop stealing our stuff and ripping off our features, please. To get the full benefits of numberFire, please sign up. The move paid off for the Texas Rangers who have seen Solak go from a prospect on a hot streak when he debuted in 2019, to a bonafide everyday player who is better served building a lineup around than trying to intersperse into games when the opportunity arises. a:hover.promo_edge { If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, please call 1-800-GAMBLER. Build your custom FanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis on Texas Rangers and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. Tampa Bay Rays invited non-roster 2B Nick Solak to spring training. 2B Nick Solak assigned to Montgomery Biscuits. Choo is in the final year of his contract with the Rangers and at 38, it seems highly unlikely he would be back for an 8th season. #TogetherWe | #MoreThanAGame pic.twitter.com/o54PxxS1Pr, — FOX Sports Southwest (@FOXSportsSW) August 15, 2020. Fangraphs had Solak at #93 on their top 100 list coming into the season, and ranked #9 in a strong, deep Tampa Bay farm system before the season. By registering, you indicate that you agree to the Terms Of Service. Terms of Use | Privacy Policy (updated 09.02.2015) | About Our Ads. His defensive ability suddenly feels like less of a liability. In a chat just two weeks ago, Keith Law said he would “bet the under” on Solak becoming a major league regular. MLB Pipeline had Solak at #12 on their prospect rankings for the Rays before the season, giving him a 50 overall grade for future value (as did Fangraphs), and praising his approach at the plate, line drive hitting ability, and his speed. Some thoughts on Nick Solak, new Texas Rangers prospect, Former LAA employee indicted in Skaggs death, Former Angels employee Eric Kay has been indicted in connection with the death of Tyler Skaggs, Texas Rangers update for Saturday, October 17, The Astros try to stave off elimination a third time, and the Braves try to close out the Dodgers, prospect rankings for the Rays before the season. Nick Solak signed a 1 year / $565,500 contract with the Texas Rangers, including $565,500 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $565,500. © 2009-2019 numberFire, Inc. Certain headlines thanks to Rotoworld. But as we have discussed before, one area where the Rangers seem to have a surplus is with hard-throwing righthanded relief guys. pic.twitter.com/P1Gdq4HA8o, — Texas Rangers (@Rangers) August 15, 2020. Texas Rangers: Could Clint Frazier Be a Possible Trade Target? Add to Reel. color:#fff; His Friday night performance just propelled that narrative forward as the Illinois native went 3-4 a pair of doubles and a home run that helped the Rangers pick up a come from behind road win against the Colorado Rockies. He was beaten out by Danny Santana for the Opening Day job in center field to little surprise. Nick Solak, Rangers, Util. Fangraphs said that Solak can play pretty much anywhere on the field, and presciently notes “there’s likely a trade coming at some point to clear out” some of their upper level infielders. He probably best fits at second base but currently, that spot is occupied by Rougned Odor and even with his time of having a guaranteed role waning, the club’s addition of Derek Dietrich points to the starting role at second less up for grabs than other spots. He has no glaring holes in his approach at the plate and if you had to single out an area where he needs work, it’s generating more power. The Official Site of Minor League Baseball, Nashville Fails to Sweep Omaha in Sunday's Loss, Federowicz' Go-Ahead Home Run Wins it for Sounds, Sounds Rally for Win in Front of Sellout Crowd, Palumbo Tosses Six No-Hit Innings in Sounds Win, Nashville Completes Comeback Win to Finish Series, Solak Leads Sounds to Win with Homer in Ninth, Wisdom Leads Sounds to Rout in Sacramento. I only ask for one autograph from each person. background:#ce1141; Solak was #18 in the Southern League top 20 list at the end of last year. To get the full benefits of numberFire, please log in. Texas Rangers outfielder Nick Solak received an unexpected gift during Sunday’s game when Adell misjudged a fly ball in deep right field in the fifth inning. After his 33 game stint for the Rangers last season that saw him hit an impressive .293/.393/.491/.884 he emerged as a real candidate to fight for an everyday place in the lineup entering the 2020 season. Source: Baseball Press written by Matt Lo on Sunday, September 20th, 2020 at 2:01pm EDT The club seem intent on letting Santana hold a role as the starting center fielder for the time being and despite his struggles at the plate prior to his injury, it seems like he’ll be able to regain that role when he returns. This service is intended for adult audiences. Its the type of prospect-for-prospect deal that appears to make a lot of sense pragmatically, and would be bandied about in chats or message boards, but seems to rarely actually occur in the real world. But neither Choo nor Calhoun is in left field because of their defensive reputation at the spot. January 31, 2019: Tampa Bay Rays invited non-roster 2B Nick Solak to spring training. If the Texas Rangers are willing to either shift Choo to part-time or is able to find a trade partner for the veteran, it would open up the regular DH role for Calhoun and let Solak start in left field where he probably offers more defensively than he does in center. Friday nights performance reminded all those watching the Texas Rangers just how important Nick Solak is the present, and future, of this baseball team. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. If you're not a member of the Nick Solak Fan Club then wyd? However, the club seems to think that will come over time and if he’s hitting like he is regularly, power concerns become secondary. That's Solak's outfield tonight. DISCLAIMER: This site and the products offered are for entertainment purposes only, and there is no gambling offered on this site. Arizona Diamondbacks Traded 3B Brandon Drury to New York Yankees; New York Yankees Traded Taylor Widener to Arizona Diamondbacks; New York Yankees Traded Nick Solak to Tampa Bay Rays; Tampa Bay Rays Traded RF Steven Souza Jr. to Arizona Diamondbacks and Arizona Diamondbacks Traded LHP Anthony Banda and Player To Be Named Later to Tampa Bay Rays. Fairbanks may be gone, but Emmanuel Clase, Joe Barlow, and Demarcus Evans are still here, Jonathan Hernandez may be moving to the bullpen soon, and there are guys like Cole Uvila and Jesus Linarez and Dylan Bice who could be on the map in a year or two, guys who are big and throw really hard and could be major league bullpen pieces. He continues to spread the ball around the park with at least 30% of his balls in play going to opposite field, center or as pulled balls. Want to see who will be next? 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