Year | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | Rate |
2025 proj | 347 | 82 | 39 | 1 | 22 | 32 | 57 | 7 | 0.236 | 6.7 |
2025 | 24 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0.042 | -3.2 |
2024 | 398 | 96 | 40 | 1 | 21 | 37 | 67 | 5 | 0.241 | 6.0 |
2023 | 225 | 52 | 32 | 1 | 25 | 26 | 40 | 6 | 0.231 | 7.2 |
2022 | 436 | 99 | 51 | 0 | 20 | 29 | 63 | 13 | 0.227 | 6.6 |
2021 | 497 | 149 | 78 | 2 | 43 | 49 | 74 | 22 | 0.300 | 35.6 |
2020 | 169 | 34 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 18 | 41 | 0 | 0.201 | -2.7 |
2019 | 379 | 91 | 44 | 2 | 30 | 18 | 51 | 1 | 0.240 | 7.0 |
Date | News |
7/05/25 | Yankees Sign Former Reds Third Baseman. Before turning to the trade market in hopes of finding a solution at third base, the New York Yankees appear content signing veterans on minor league deals. After bringing in Nicky Lopez earlier this week, YES Network's Conor Foley reported that the Yankees are signing Jeimer Candelario. The Cincinnati Reds designated Candelario for assignment on June 23. The 31-year-old hit just .113/.198/.213 over 22 games and 91 plate appearances for Cincinnati this year before sustaining a back injury that landed him on the injured list in late April. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/yankees/news/new-york-yanke... |
7/03/25 | Yankees signing INF Nicky Lopez to minor-league deal: report. The Yankees are reportedly bolstering their infield depth by adding infielder Nicky Lopez on a minor-league deal. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/yankees-signing-i... |
7/01/25 | Diamondbacks Utility Player Opts Out of Contract. According to a report from FanSided's Robert Murray, Arizona Diamondbacks minor league utility man Nicky Lopez has opted out of his deal. Lopez, 30, has bounced around with multiple organizations in 2025. After another brief stint with the Cubs, Lopez inked a minor league deal with the Diamondbacks on May 27, joining the Reno Aces in Triple-A. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/diamondbacks/arizona-diamon... |
6/20/25 | Ex-Royals Utility Man Named Team's Best 2016 Draft Pick. The Kansas City Royals have struggled a bit this season and have come back down to earth after winning 86 games last season and securing an American League Wild Card berth. The pitching staff has kept them afloat this season, but their offense has let them down. One of the reasons Kansas City has found its way back to contention is because of some smart draft picks over the years. Joel Reuter of Bleacher Report listed each team's best draft picks from 2016, and Nicky Lopez was the player listed for the Royals. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/royals/opinion/ex-royals-ut... |
6/20/25 | The Angels' bullpen will make them contenders... this year or for the future. As the Angels continue to trod along with the dog days of summer approaching, they seem to be turning a corner. Inconsistent, sure, but the glimpses of an exceptional team are there. After a month or so of the season, the only player with an ERA under 5.00 to pitch out of the bullpen for the Angels was infielder Nicky Lopez, who pitched a scoreless inning in the Opening Day onslaught in Chicago. Now, the Angels have a handful of relievers who have all been absolutely nails for the past month and change. Source: https://halohangout.com/the-angels-bullpen-will-ma... |
5/28/25 | Diamondbacks sign INF Nicky Lopez to minor league deal. The Arizona Diamondbacks signed veteran infielder Nicky Lopez to a minor league deal on Tuesday after infielder Ildemaro Vargas opted out of his contract, according to the transactions page. Lopez is a versatile defensive player with 686 games of major league experience dating back to 2019. Lopez has played 18 MLB games this season between the Los Angeles Angels and Chicago Cubs, and he spent most of his career with the Kansas City Royals (2019-23). Source: https://arizonasports.com/mlb/arizona-diamondbacks... |
5/22/25 | Cubs Infielder Elects to Become Free Agent After Clearing Waivers. After being designated for assignment on Monday and later clearing waivers, former Chicago Cubs infielder Nicky Lopez has elected to become a free agent rather than accepting a minor-league option to Triple-A Iowa. Lopez signed with the Cubs in late April after he was designated for assignment by the Angels upon Zach Neto's return from the injured list. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/cubs/news/cubs-infielder-el... |
5/16/25 | Cubs' Nicky Lopez reflects on White Sox tenure: 'I'm always rooting for them'. White Sox general manager Chris Getz walked out of the visiting clubhouse at Wrigley Field, strolled up the dugout steps and onto the field. Getz knew exactly where he was headed as walked toward home plate: He was looking to see Cubs infielder Nicky Lopez, who played for the Sox last season. Lopez embraced his former boss with a quick dap and a hug. Lopez has experienced losing throughout his major-league career, and lots of it. Source: https://chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/2025/05/16/... |
5/15/25 | Hometown kid Nicky Lopez to see Crosstown Classic from the other side. The first time utility man Nicky Lopez played in the Crosstown Classic, it had a different feel than the rivalry he'd experienced as a kid. “When I was younger, it was very hostile and a very big rivalry,” Lopez said in a conversation with the Sun-Times. Lopez, the hometown kid, was with the White Sox last year. The franchises were on opposite trajectories – the White Sox rebuilding and the Cubs nursing playoff aspirations. Source: https://chicago.suntimes.com/cubs/2025/05/15/homet... |
5/11/25 | Angels get serious about fixing league-worst bullpen with latest veteran additions. Angels get serious about fixing league-worst bullpen with latest veteran additions Will this be the end of the constant bullpen shuffling? By Stephen Parello | Share on Facebook Share on X Copy Article Los Angeles Angels v Houston Astros | Tim Warner/GettyImages Share on Facebook Share on X Share on Reddit Copy Article Despite the season being just a little more than a month old, the Los Angeles Angels have used an incredible number of relief pitchers. A whopping 18 relievers have made at least one appearance for the Halos this season, if you count utility man Nicky Lopez's opening day appearance on the mound . The results have not been good so far with the Halos ranking second to last in bullpen Source: https://halohangout.com/angels-get-serious-about-f... |
5/04/25 | Cubs fans need to understand one thing when it comes to the third base problem. Cubs fans need to understand one thing when it comes to the third base problem The team's chance to solve this problem passed them by before the season even started. By Jake Misener | Share on Facebook Share on X Copy Article Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images Share on Facebook Share on X Share on Reddit Copy Article A tandem of Nicky Lopez, Vidal Brujan and Jon Berti isn't going to turn many heads. But that's the group holding down the hot corner for the Chicago Cubs as the team continues its impressive start. Given the general lack of production, not to mention the multiple defensive miscues, at the position this year, fans are clamoring for Jed Hoyer and Carter Hawkins to pull an All-Star-caliber Source: https://cubbiescrib.com/cubs-fans-need-to-understa... |
4/23/25 | Cubs add INF Nicky Lopez and reliever Drew Pomeranz to roster. The Chicago Cubs added infielder Nicky Lopez and reliever Drew Pomeranz as part of a flurry of moves before Wednesday night's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Lopez signed a one-year contract and Pomeranz was placed on the roster two days after he was acquired in a trade with Seattle. It was announced that Pomeranz would report to Triple-A Iowa after the deal, but he watched Tuesday night's 11-10 victory over the Dodgers at Wrigley Field. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/cubs-add-inf-nick... |
3/27/25 | Angels blown out by White Sox in season opener. Angels manager Ron Washington looks down as he walks to the dugout after he inserted infielder Nicky Lopez as a relief pitcher after removing reliever Ryan Johnson during the eighth inning of their 8-1 season-opening loss to the Chicago White Sox on Thursday in Chicago. CHICAGO — The Angels did nothing to change the narrative surrounding their struggling franchise on Opening Day. Source: https://www.whittierdailynews.com/2025/03/27/angel... |
3/25/25 | Infielder Nicky Lopez signs 1-year deal with Angels. No content provided Source: https://www.mlb.com/news/nicky-lopez-2025-contract... |
2/22/25 | White Sox' historic 121-loss season shaped Nicky Lopez' priorities, made Cubs perfect landing spot. The whiplash of Nicky Lopez' last two seasons snapped his priorities into focus. Then he was traded to the White Sox for their historic 121-loss season. “I learned that I want to be a part of a winning environment,” said Lopez, a Naperville native. The Cubs don't have an everyday role for him. Source: https://chicago.suntimes.com/cubs/2025/02/22/white... |
2/02/25 | Reports: INF Nicky Lopez joining Cubs on minor league deal. February 3 - The Chicago Cubs agreed to a minor league deal with veteran infielder Nicky Lopez, according to multiple reports on Sunday. The deal will reportedly be worth $1.5 million if Lopez makes the major league roster. Lopez could have extra value early in the season as starting second baseman Nico Hoerner recovers from his October flexor tendon surgery on his throwing arm. Hoerner may not be ready when the Cubs open the season on March 18 in Tokyo against the Los Angeles Dodgers and also may not be ready at the beginning of April. Lopez started 72 games at second baseman for the Chicago White Sox last season and has made 292 starts at the position during six big league seasons. Lopez, who Source: https://www.reuters.com/sports/reports-inf-nicky-l... |
11/12/24 | Nicky Lopez, One Other Member of 2024 Chicago White Sox Elect Free Agency. The Chicago White Sox hired former Texas Rangers bench coach Will Venable as their newest manager recently, and now the team has instant work to do on its roster. Chicago went 41-121 this past season, playing to the worst record in the Modern Era. The #WhiteSox announced infielder Nicky Lopez and left-handed pitcher Sammy Peralta have cleared waivers and elected free agency in lieu of accepting outright assignments. The 29-year-old Lopez came over from the Atlanta Braves last offseason in a trade for reliever Aaron Bummer and proceeded to get 398 at-bats for Chicago. Source: https://www.si.com/fannation/mlb/fastball/news/nic... |
10/15/24 | Chicago White Sox infielder Nicky Lopez is among the finalists for AL Gold Glove Award at second base. Chicago White Sox infielder Nicky Lopez joined Marcus Semien of the Texas Rangers and Andrés Giménez of the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday as finalists for the American League Gold Glove Award at second base. Lopez, acquired last November as part of a trade that sent reliever Aaron Bummer to the Atlanta Braves, made three errors in 283 chances during his 83 games at second base. The Naperville ... Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/chicago-white-sox-infield... |
10/15/24 | Chicago White Sox Second Baseman Nicky Lopez Named AL Gold Glove Finalist. The Chicago White Sox didn't exactly have an award-worthy year in 2024, but one of their players remains in the running for one of MLB's top honors. Second baseman Nicky Lopez has been named a finalist for a Gold Glove Award, Rawlings announced Tuesday morning. Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien and Cleveland Guardians second baseman Andrés Giménez are the other two American League finalists alongside Lopez. Source: https://www.si.com/fannation/mlb/fastball/news/chi... |
9/28/24 | The day after loss No. 121: Chicago White Sox are ready to wrap up a historically woeful season. DETROIT — Infielder Nicky Lopez recalled the phone call he received in November from Atlanta Braves president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos informing him he had been traded. “I wasn’t sure at first where and then he said the Chicago White Sox and I was just like, if I was to go somewhere, why not go home?” Lopez told reporters at the time. Even though the season will wrap up Sunday ... Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/day-loss-no-121-chicago-2... |