Nick Solak LF/DH FA Thu 6/5/25 4:04 PM
Nick Solak
LF/DH FA
The Pirates re-signed Solak to a minor-league contract Thursday, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Solak had elected free agency after being outrighted off the Pirates' 40-man roster, but he's back on a restructured pact. He went 1-for-11 at the dish during his brief time with the Pirates but has slashed .389/.449/.619 this season in the minors.
Nick Solak LF/DH FA Wed 6/4/25 4:33 PM
Nick Solak
LF/DH FA
Solak elected to become a free agent Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
He cleared waivers after being removed from the Pirates' 40-man roster but has exercised his right to free agency rather than accepting an outright assignment. It's possible Solak re-signs with Pittsburgh on a restructured minor-league deal, but he'll have the opportunity to field offers elsewhere.
Nick Solak LF/DH FA Tue 6/3/25 2:14 PM
Nick Solak
LF/DH FA
The Pirates outrighted Solak to Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
The move frees spots on the team's 26-man and 40-man rosters for the return of Nick Gonzales (ankle) from the 60-day injured list. Solak went 1-for-11 at the dish during his brief time in the majors.
Nick Solak LF/DH FA Sat 5/17/25 10:55 AM
Nick Solak
LF/DH FA
Solak went 1-for-3 against the Phillies on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Solak made his first big-league appearance since 2022 and singled to left field in his first at-bat. He started at first base, but Spencer Horwitz (wrist) is expected back at some point during the team's weekend series. However, Solak is also capable of playing nearly every defensive position, so he could settle into a utility role if he sticks in the majors.
Nick Solak LF/DH FA Fri 5/16/25 6:30 PM
Nick Solak
LF/DH FA
The Pirates selected Solak's contract from Triple-A Indianapolis, and he will start at first base and bat sixth against the Phillies on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Solak has spent the entire season in Triple-A after signing a minor-league deal with the Pirates in December. He has dominated at the plate in the minors, slashing .389/.449/.619 with four stolen bases, six home runs and 20 RBI over 127 plate appearances. With Spencer Horwitz (wrist) and Enmanuel Valdez (shoulder) both on the injured list, Solak will start at first base Friday and make his first major-league appearance since 2022 as a member of the Rangers.
Nick Solak LF/DH FA Wed 12/11/24 3:12 PM
Nick Solak
LF/DH FA
The Pirates signed Solak to a minor-league contract Dec. 6.
EDGE Analysis
Solak, who turns 30 in January, slashed .311/.406/.446 with nine home runs and 10 stolen bases over 90 games at Triple-A Tacoma in the Mariners organization in 2024. He has a career .252/.327/.372 batting line in parts of five major-league seasons.
Nick Solak LF/DH FA Tue 1/30/24 5:41 PM
Nick Solak
LF/DH FA
Solak signed a minor-league contract with the Mariners on Tuesday and received an invitation to major-league spring training, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Solak spent all of last season in Triple-A, slashing .238/.353/.362 across 411 plate appearances between three different franchises. He'll have an opportunity to crack Seattle's Opening Day roster as a bench piece, but the 29-year-old outfielder is likely once again headed to Triple-A in 2024.
Nick Solak LF/DH FA Sun 8/6/23 4:12 PM
Nick Solak
LF/DH FA
Solak cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Toledo on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Detroit designated Solak for assignment on Friday, but he'll remain in the organization after passing through waivers unclaimed. The 28-year-old hasn't seen action in the big leagues this year and has a .709 OPS at the Triple-A level.
Nick Solak LF/DH FA Fri 8/4/23 2:08 PM
Nick Solak
LF/DH FA
Solak was designated for assignment by the Tigers on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
This move frees up a 40-man roster spot for lefty reliever Andrew Vasquez, who has been claimed off waivers from the Phillies. Solak appeared in only one major-league game during his two-month stay in the Tigers organization and was batting .179/.328/.283 through 131 plate appearances with Triple-A Toledo.
Nick Solak LF/DH FA Mon 6/12/23 3:48 PM
Nick Solak
LF/DH FA
Solak was optioned to Triple-A Toledo on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Solak was claimed off waivers last Friday and recalled Saturday but didn't receive a plate appearance. He's clearing out to make room for the return of Matt Vierling from the injured list.