Yankees' Nicky Lopez: Links up with Yankees on MiLB deal
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The Yankees signed Lopez to a minor-league contract Thursday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
The Yankees have one of the worst defensive infields in baseball, so signing the light-hitting but slick-fielding Lopez as a depth addition is sensible. Lopez has gone 1-for-24 at the plate during stints this season between the Angels and Cubs and will report to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
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Nicky Lopez: Opts out of minor-league contract
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The Diamondbacks released Lopez on Tuesday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
Lopez had the ability to trigger an opt-out clause in his minor-league contract on July 1, and he's done just that. The utility infielder slashed .267/.303/.317 in 24 games with Triple-A Reno and has gone 1-for-24 at the plate during stints this season between the Angels and Cubs.
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Diamondbacks' Nicky Lopez: Links up with Arizona
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Lopez agreed to a minor-league contract with the Diamondbacks on Wednesday, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.
The veteran infielder was let go by the Cubs last week, and it didn't take long for him to latch on with a new team. Lopez has gone 1-for-24 in 19 games between the Cubs and Angels this season and isn't likely to be a significant contributor even if he's added to the Diamondbacks' big-league roster.
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Nicky Lopez: Becomes free agent
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Lopez elected free agency Wednesday.
The veteran infielder cleared waivers after being scrubbed from the Cubs' 40-man roster, but he'll seek a gig elsewhere rather than accepting an outright assignment to Triple-A Iowa. Between stints in the big leagues with the Angels and Cubs this season, Lopez has gone 1-for-24 at the plate.
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Cubs' Nicky Lopez: Booted from 40-man roster
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The Cubs designated Lopez for assignment Monday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.
The club needed to free a spot on the active roster for Matt Shaw, and Lopez is the casualty. Lopez is just 1-for-24 at the plate this season and is likely to pass through waivers unclaimed, but his solid glovework and defensive versatility should help land him a minor-league contract somewhere.
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Cubs' Nicky Lopez: Returns to Chicago on MLB deal
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The Cubs signed Lopez to a one-year contract Wednesday, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports.
Lopez was with the Cubs during spring training before opting out of his minor-league contract and eventually signing with the Angels. He's now back in Chicago and will initially fill a utility role in the infield, though he could get a decent amount of playing time at third base if the Cubs aren't satisfied with Jon Berti as their primary option at the position.
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Nicky Lopez: Hits open market
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Lopez cleared waivers and elected free agency Sunday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
The 30-year-old was designated for assignment by the Angels on Friday, and he won't remain in the organization after passing through waivers unclaimed. Lopez appeared in just five games after inking an MLB deal with the Halos in late March and went 0-for-6 with a strikeout.
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Angels' Nicky Lopez: DFA'd by Halos
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The Angels designated Lopez for assignment Friday, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Lopez signed a major-league contract with the Angels in late March, but he's appeared in just six games for the Halos while going 0-for-6 at the plate. If he goes unclaimed off waivers or isn't traded, Lopez will have the option of remaining in the organization in Triple-A or exploring other opportunities by entering free agency. Zach Neto (shoulder) was activated from the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move.
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Angels' Nicky Lopez: Signs with Halos
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Lopez agreed to a major-league contract with the Angels on Tuesday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
The 30-year-old signed a minor-league deal with the Cubs in February, but he was unable to earn a roster spot with the Cubs despite posting a .450/.542/.550 slash line in 24 plate appearances during spring training. Lopez will provide infield depth and could see regular playing time early in the season with Yoan Moncada (thumb) banged up and Zach Neto (shoulder) recovering from shoulder surgery.
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Nicky Lopez: Released by Cubbies
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The Cubs released Lopez on Friday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
Lopez requested and was granted his release after being told he would not be part of the team's roster for their domestic opener next week. The veteran infielder is free to sign with a new club.
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Cubs' Nicky Lopez: Signs minor-league deal with Cubs
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Lopez and the Cubs agreed on a minor-league contract Sunday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.
Lopez spent the 2024 campaign with the White Sox, batting .241 with one home run, 21 RBI, 40 runs scored and five stolen bases over 398 at-bats in 124 games. The infielder will presumably receive an invitation to major-league spring training in the coming weeks, though that is not confirmed. If Lopez is able to crack the Cubs' 26-man roster this season, he'll earn $1.5 million.
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Nicky Lopez: Becomes free agent
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Lopez elected free agency Tuesday.
The White Sox removed Lopez from their 40-man roster and the veteran infielder has opted for free agency rather than accepting an outright assignment. Lopez, who turns 30 in March, slashed just .241/.312/.294 over 124 games for the White Sox in 2024. He might have to settle for a minor-league contract this winter.
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White Sox's Nicky Lopez: Not in Saturday's lineup
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Lopez isn't in the White Sox's lineup Saturday versus the Tigers.
Lopez will grab a seat on the bench Saturday after going just 1-for-16 over his last five games. Jacob Amaya will take over as Chicago's shortstop and bat ninth.
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White Sox's Nicky Lopez: Idle against lefty
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Lopez is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Angels.
Lopez typically serves as the White Sox's leadoff hitter against right-handed pitching, but he'll hit the bench for the fourth time in five games while Chicago opposes another lefty (Tyler Anderson) in the series finale with the Angels. Miguel Vargas will serve as Chicago's table setter Thursday, while Jacob Amaya takes Lopez's usual spot at shortstop.
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White Sox's Nicky Lopez: Resting against lefty
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Lopez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels.
The left-handed-hitting Lopez will bow out of the starting nine while the Angels send southpaw Jose Suarez to the bump. Jacob Amaya will spell Lopez at shortstop and bat ninth.
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White Sox's Nicky Lopez: Sitting against righty
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Lopez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres.
After sitting against lefty Martin Perez on Saturday, the lefty-hitting Lopez will bow out of the lineup against a righty (Yu Darvish) in the series finale. Jacob Amaya will pick up a second straight start at shortstop in place of Lopez, while Miguel Vargas assumes Lopez's usual spot atop the batting order.
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White Sox's Nicky Lopez: Idle against LHP
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Lopez isn't in the White Sox's lineup for Saturday's game versus San Diego.
The left-handed-hitting Lopez will step out of the starting lineup Saturday with southpaw Martin Perez set to toe the slab for the Padres. Lopez's absence will allow Jacob Amaya to pick up a start at shortstop while batting seventh.
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White Sox's Nicky Lopez: Sitting against lefty
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Lopez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics.
The lefty-hitting Lopez starts more often than not against right-handed pitching, but he's been routinely exiting the lineup against left-handed pitching of late. With southpaw JP Sears toeing the rubber for Oakland, Lopez will give way to Jacob Amaya at shortstop.
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White Sox's Nicky Lopez: Idle against lefty
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Lopez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians.
With lefty Matthew Boyd on the bump for the Guardians, the lefty-hitting Lopez will give way to Jacob Amaya at shortstop. Lopez had started in five of the White Sox's six matchups with right-handed pitchers in September, so he should maintain a strong-side platoon role in the middle infield, at least until Brooks Baldwin (wrist) comes off the injured list.
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White Sox's Nicky Lopez: Sitting against lefty
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Lopez is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Guardians.
Lopez and fellow left-handed batters Gavin Sheets and Dominic Fletcher will head to the bench Monday while the Guardians send southpaw Joey Cantillo to the hill for the series opener. Jacob Amaya will fill in for Lopez at shortstop.
