The Padres reassigned Solak to minor-league camp Saturday. Solak is expected to open the season at Triple-A El Paso after failing to win a utility role on the Padres' Opening Day roster. The 31-year-old saw his first big-league action since 2022 last season with the Pirates, appearing in four games and going 1-for-11 at the plate.
Nicholas Solak: Everything you need to know
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Nick Solak Game Log 2026
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PreseasonDateOppResultABRH1B2B3BHRRBIBBHBPKSBCSTB3/20L 4-3401100000040013/16W 3-1211100000030013/154-4000000010020003/14L 22-2301100000010013/13W 13-9311010000040023/12L 10-1100000000000003/10W 10-2322200000030023/9L 4-1400000000020003/8W 14-3211010010020023/7L 7-1301010000030023/5W 27-6301100000020013/3W 4-3211100001011013/1L 9-1100000000010002/28W 7-1311010010050022/26L 11-10201010000010022/24L 6-5300000000030002/22L 5-1111010000010022/21W 10-3222100110020052/20L 7-420000000104000
Preseason Totals 4410158601420441024
Nick Solak Player Profile
Team
San Diego Padres
Birthdate
1/11/1995 (31)
Status
MIN
HT/WT
5'10", 185 lbs
Draft Info
2016: Rd 2; Pk 21 (NYY)
Birthplace
Woodridge, IL, USA
Position
1B
College
Louisville
Career History
San Diego Padres
2026-Present
(1 season)
Pittsburgh Pirates
2025-2026
(1 season)
Seattle Mariners
2024-2025
(1 season)
Detroit Tigers
2023-2024
(1 season)
Atlanta Braves
2023-2023
(1 season)
Cincinnati Reds
2023-2023
(1 season)
Texas Rangers
2019-2023
(4 seasons)
Nicholas Solak: Breaking News
Grabs MiLB deal from Padres
The Padres signed Solak to a minor-league contract Dec. 18. Solak made it back to the majors briefly with the Pirates last season, going 1-for-11 in four games. The 31-year-old hasn't seen regular action in the big leagues season 2021 and is merely organizational depth for San Diego.
Back with Pirates on MiLB deal
The Pirates re-signed Solak to a minor-league contract Thursday, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports. 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.
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