Nate Eaton

Nate Eaton

29-Year-Old OutfielderOF
Boston Red Sox AAA
2026 Fantasy Outlook
Eaton had three stints in the majors in 2025, eventually finishing the season in Boston during its playoff push. His utility and speed (nine steals, 90 plate appearances) were helpful and is what earned him a spot on the playoff roster. Injuries cleared a path for the 29-year-old, who slashed .296/.348/.731 with 16 runs scored over 41 games. Most of that damage came at Fenway Park (.874 /.608 OPS home/road split). Boston entered the offseason with questions at third base - will Alex Bregman be brought back or does it sign an outside free agent - and whether right fielder Wilyer Abreu can become an everyday presence against left-handers. Eaton, as one of several multi-positional options currently on the 40-man roster, could fill in at either spot, although it's unlikely the Red Sox head into the season without addressing third base or need Eaton in an everyday role. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
Rest of Season
From Preseason
#363
ADP
Signed a one-year contract with the Red Sox in March of 2026.
Sent to Triple-A
OFBoston Red Sox  AAA
March 23, 2026
The Red Sox optioned Eaton to Triple-A Worcester on Monday.
Analysis
The righty-hitting Eaton batted .281 with two steals in 12 Grapefruit League games. Eaton's demotion clears the way for Andruw Monasterio to make the Opening Day roster in a bench role.
Read More News
Batting Stats
Loading Batting Stats...
2025 MLB Game Log
2025
2023
2022
2025 MLB Game Log
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Scoring
FanDuel
DraftKings
Yahoo DFS
Sorare
Loading Batting Game Log...
2023 MLB Game Log
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Scoring
FanDuel
DraftKings
Yahoo DFS
Sorare
Loading Batting Game Log...
2022 MLB Game Log
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Scoring
FanDuel
DraftKings
Yahoo DFS
Sorare
Loading Batting Game Log...
Minor League Game Log
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Loading Minor League Batting Game Log...
Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2024
 
 
+18%
OPS vs RHP
2026
No Stats
2025
 
 
+18%
OPS vs RHP
2024
No Stats
OPS PA R HR RBI SB AVG OBP SLG
Since 2024vs Left .673 49 6 0 1 1 .279 .347 .326
Since 2024vs Right .797 41 10 1 3 8 .316 .350 .447
2026vs Left 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2026vs Right 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2025vs Left .673 49 6 0 1 1 .279 .347 .326
2025vs Right .797 41 10 1 3 8 .316 .350 .447
2024vs Left 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2024vs Right 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2024
 
 
+44%
OPS at Home
2026
No Stats
2025
 
 
+44%
OPS at Home
2024
No Stats
OPS PA R HR RBI SB AVG OBP SLG
Since 2024Home .874 40 7 1 1 4 .368 .400 .474
Since 2024Away .608 50 9 0 3 5 .233 .306 .302
2026Home 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2026Away 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2025Home .874 40 7 1 1 4 .368 .400 .474
2025Away .608 50 9 0 3 5 .233 .306 .302
2024Home 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2024Away 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Minor League Left/Right Batting Splits (AAA)
Since 2024
 
 
+9%
OPS vs LHP
2026
 
 
+128%
OPS vs RHP
2025
 
 
+64%
OPS vs LHP
2024
 
 
+3%
OPS vs RHP
OPS PA R HR RBI SB AVG OBP SLG
Since 2024vs Left .830 234 10 39 .265 .338 .493
Since 2024vs Right .763 700 19 80 .267 .331 .432
2026vs Left .265 23 0 0 .136 4.000 .136
2026vs Right .605 47 1 4 .289 19.000 .395
2025vs Left 1.095 76 4 18 .362 31.013 .667
2025vs Right .668 324 8 37 .272 107.031 .437
2024vs Left .706 135 6 21 .233 41.015 .458
2024vs Right .726 329 10 39 .260 94.000 .432
Advanced Batting Stats
Loading Advanced Batting Stats...
Additional Stats
Games By Position
Defensive Stats
Loading Games Played by Position...
Loading MLB Defensive Stats...
Batted Ball Stats
Loading Batted Ball Stats...
Stats Vs Upcoming Pitchers
Want more matchup stats?
Loading Matchup Stats...
Our full team depth charts are reserved for RotoWire subscribers.
Subscribe Now
Recent RotoWire Articles Featuring Nate Eaton See More
Recent RotoWire Articles Featuring Nate Eaton See More
2023 Fantasy Outlook
With 11 steals in 44 major-league games, Eaton's speed is the most interesting thing about him. Where he plays in the Royals' defensive structure is yet to be determined, but his .264/.331/.387 slash line across 122 plate appearances last year would suggest he deserves a longer look in a relatively uninspiring lineup if he can repeat it. A natural outfielder, he'd probably be best suited to challenge Edward Olivares in right field or push MJ Melendez from left field to catcher to begin 2023. Eaton's also played on the left side of the infield -- third base is likely up for grabs. He hit 13 home runs and added 23 steals in 91 minor-league contests last year, but his power didn't come up from Triple-A when he became a regular for the Royals late in the season. His 24.6 percent strikeout rate and 8.6 walk rate in the majors are already passable, so Eaton looks like he could have some sleeper potential in fantasy as a reliable source of speed.
More Fantasy News
Perfect day at plate
OFBoston Red Sox  AAA
February 22, 2026
Eaton went 3-for-3 with two doubles and two RBI during Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Blue Jays.
Analysis
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Not in Boston lineup
OFBoston Red Sox  AAA
September 17, 2025
Eaton is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Athletics.
Analysis
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Idle for series finale
OFBoston Red Sox  AAA
September 14, 2025
Eaton is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees.
Analysis
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Breaks up no-hit bid
OFBoston Red Sox  AAA
September 13, 2025
Eaton started in right field and went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 4-1 loss to the Yankees.
Analysis
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Scores lone run in loss
OFBoston Red Sox  AAA
September 7, 2025
Eaton started in right field and went 1-for-3 with a double and a run scored in Saturday's 5-1 loss to the Diamondbacks.
Analysis
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Latest Fantasy Rumors
Making case for next year
OFKansas City Royals  AAA
September 23, 2022
Eaton has swiped five bags, in addition to hitting .381, across his past seven games.
Analysis
Eaton has recorded a .274/.344/.393 slash line through 96 at-bats with Kansas City this season. He has also stolen 10 bases. The 25-year-old slashed a similarly encouraging .285/.358/.465 at Triple-A this season, and his late activity on the basepaths could put him in the Royals' outfield plans for 2023.
See All MLB Rumors