

Nate Karns P
Norfolk Tides
- Triple-A | International League
- MLB Parent Club: Baltimore Orioles

- Status: Released
- Full Name: Nathan Alan Karns
- Age: 33 (November 25, 1987)
- Birthplace: Franklin, PA
- Bats/Throws: R/R Ht: 6' 3" Wt: 225
- Draft: Round 12 (2009, WSH)
- MLB Debut: 05/28/2013
- School: Texas Tech

Nate Karns Career Stats
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August 7, 2019 | Norfolk Tides released RHP Nate Karns. |
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August 2, 2019 | Baltimore Orioles sent RHP Nate Karns outright to Norfolk Tides. |
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July 26, 2019 | Baltimore Orioles designated RHP Nate Karns for assignment. |
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July 23, 2019 | Baltimore Orioles sent RHP Nate Karns on a rehab assignment to Frederick Keys. |
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July 17, 2019 | Baltimore Orioles sent RHP Nate Karns on a rehab assignment to Bowie Baysox. |
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July 12, 2019 | Baltimore Orioles sent RHP Nate Karns on a rehab assignment to Frederick Keys. |
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June 25, 2019 | Baltimore Orioles sent RHP Nate Karns on a rehab assignment to GCL Orioles. |
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May 20, 2019 | Baltimore Orioles transferred RHP Nate Karns from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list. Right forearm strain. |
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April 25, 2019 | Baltimore Orioles sent RHP Nate Karns on a rehab assignment to Bowie Baysox. |
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April 20, 2019 | Baltimore Orioles sent RHP Nate Karns on a rehab assignment to Norfolk Tides. |
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April 9, 2019 | Baltimore Orioles placed RHP Nate Karns on the 10-day injured list. Right forearm strain. |
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February 7, 2019 | Baltimore Orioles signed free agent RHP Nate Karns. |
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October 31, 2018 | RHP Nate Karns elected free agency. |
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June 2, 2018 | Kansas City Royals transferred RHP Nate Karns from the 10-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list. Right elbow inflammation. |
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March 29, 2018 | Kansas City Royals placed RHP Nate Karns on the 10-day disabled list retroactive to March 26, 2018. Right elbow inflammation. |
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November 2, 2017 | Kansas City Royals activated RHP Nate Karns from the 60-day disabled list. |
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June 26, 2017 | Kansas City Royals transferred RHP Nate Karns from the 10-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list. Right extensor strain. |
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May 24, 2017 | Kansas City Royals placed RHP Nate Karns on the 10-day disabled list. Right extensor strain. |
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January 6, 2017 | Seattle Mariners traded RHP Nate Karns to Kansas City Royals for LF Jarrod Dyson. |
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November 3, 2016 | Seattle Mariners activated RHP Nathan Karns from the 60-day disabled list. |
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September 1, 2016 | Seattle Mariners transferred RHP Nathan Karns from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list. Low back strain. |
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July 30, 2016 | Seattle Mariners placed RHP Nathan Karns on the 15-day disabled list. Low back strain. |
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November 5, 2015 | Seattle Mariners traded 2B Brad Miller, 1B Logan Morrison and RHP Danny Farquhar to Tampa Bay Rays for RHP Nate Karns, LHP C.J. Riefenhauser and CF Boog Powell. |
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September 12, 2014 | Tampa Bay Rays recalled RHP Nathan Karns from Durham Bulls. |
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May 6, 2014 | Tampa Bay Rays optioned RHP Nate Karns to Durham Bulls. |
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May 4, 2014 | Tampa Bay Rays recalled Nate Karns from Durham Bulls. |
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March 13, 2014 | Tampa Bay Rays optioned RHP Nate Karns to Durham Bulls. |
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February 13, 2014 | Tampa Bay Rays traded C Jose Lobaton, LHP Felipe Rivero and RF Drew Vettleson to Washington Nationals for RHP Nathan Karns. |
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September 30, 2013 | Washington Nationals recalled Nathan Karns from Harrisburg Senators. |
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June 12, 2013 | Washington Nationals optioned Nathan Karns to Harrisburg Senators. |
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May 28, 2013 | Washington Nationals recalled Nathan Karns from Harrisburg Senators. |
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March 14, 2013 | Washington Nationals optioned Nathan Karns to Harrisburg Senators. |
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November 20, 2012 | Washington Nationals selected the contract of Nathan Karns from Potomac Nationals. |
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September 4, 2012 | Nathan Karns roster status changed by Potomac Nationals. |
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August 21, 2012 | Potomac Nationals placed RHP Nathan Karns on the 7-day disabled list. |
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June 5, 2012 | RHP Nathan Karns assigned to Potomac Nationals from Hagerstown Suns. |
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April 4, 2012 | Nathan Karns assigned to Hagerstown Suns from Auburn Doubledays. |
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July 14, 2011 | Nathan Karns assigned to Auburn Doubledays from GCL Nationals. |
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September 6, 2010 | Nathan Karns roster status changed by GCL Nationals. |
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July 8, 2010 | GCL Nationals placed RHP Nathan Karns on the 60-day disabled list. Right shoulder surgery |
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August 18, 2009 | RHP Nathan Karns assigned to GCL Nationals from Washington Nationals. |
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August 17, 2009 | Washington Nationals signed RHP Nathan Karns. |
Nate Karns Awards and Honors
Nate Karns P

- Full Name: Nathan Alan Karns
- Born: November 25, 1987
- Age: 33
- Birthplace: Franklin, PA
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
- Height: 6' 3"
- Weight: 225
- Draft: Round 12 (2009, WSH)
- School: Texas Tech
- MLB Debut: 05/28/2013
Ranked No. 8 among Rays prospects by MLB.com entering the 2014 season. ... Traded from the Nationals to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for catcher Jose Lobaton, pitcher Felipe Rivero and outfielder Drew Vettleson on Feb. 13, 2014. ... Ranked No. 6 among Nationals prospects by MLB.com entering the 2013 season. ... Was named the Nationals' 2012 Minor League Pitcher of the Year after leading the organization with a 2.17 ERA and 148 strikeouts. ... Selected by the Washington Nationals in the 12th round of the 2009 First-Year Player Draft out of Texas Tech University. ... Went 7-11 with a 6.90 ERA in two seasons at Texas Tech after beginning his college career at North Carolina State. ... Originally committed to the University of Texas out of high school. ... Selected by the Houston Astros in the 10th round of the 2006 Draft but did not sign.