The Royals optioned Nola to Triple-A Omaha on Friday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

As long as Salvador Perez and Freddy Fermin were healthy, Nola was always destined for Omaha to begin the season. He'll provide veteran catching depth in the minors.

Nola was released by the Brewers and signed a major-league deal with the Royals on Thursday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nola was in camp with the Brewers on a minor-league deal, but he became expendable after the team added Gary Sanchez. He was released as a result but quickly found a new deal with the Royals, where he's likely to compete for the backup catcher role with Freddy Fermin (finger). Across 154 plate appearances with the Padres in 2023, Nola posted a .146/.260/.192 line.

Nola signed a minor-league contract with the Brewers on Friday that includes an invitation to spring training, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nola. 34, was non-tendered by the Padres earlier this offseason after he managed a sickly .452 OPS across 52 games in 2023. The Brewers brought in Eric Haase last month to be William Contreras' backup, so Nola figures to begin 2024 at Triple-A Nashville.

Nola was non-tendered by the Padres on Friday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nola moves into free agency after batting just .146/.260/.192 with one home run over 52 major-league games (154 plate appearances) with San Diego in 2023. The 33-year-old will try to latch on somewhere else this winter, likely as a No. 2 or No. 3 option behind the plate.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.