The Royals have called up first baseman Nick Pratto from Triple-A Omaha and have placed outfielder Kyle Isbel on the paternity list.
Pratto is a former first-round pick and top prospect in the Royals organizations who spent the last two months of 2022 with the club. In 49 games he hit .184/.271/.386 with seven home runs and a 36 percent strikeout rate. This is the third season Pratto has played at Omaha, and he has hit .241/.370/.523 with 38 home runs and 101 walks in 150 games there.
Pratto has a smooth glove at first and a patient eye, but has been plagued by high strikeout rates.