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The Chicago Cubs signed Nicky Lopez to a one-year major league contract on Wednesday. Lopez spent the spring with Chicago, was released from his minor league contract March 21, and officially signed with the Angels four days later.

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Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 23

Cubs sign veteran infielder Nicky Lopez to deal

The Cubs announced Wednesday that they’ve signed infielder Nicky Lopez to a big league deal. Infielder and Rule 5 pick Gage Workman was designated for assignment to open a spot on the roster.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / April 22

Angels Infielder Elects to Leave Organization

After being designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Angels, infielder Nicky Lopez cleared waivers and elected free agency. Ahead of Opening Day, the Angels signed Lopez to a one-year, $850,000 contract.

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Angels add former Cubs infielder to Opening Day roster

The Los Angeles Angels’ infield is banged up as the team prepares for the season opener. Starting shortstop Zach Neto is still recovering from shoulder surgery with no no timeline for his return to the lineup.

MLB News / Field Level Media / March 25

Angels sign 2B Nicky Lopez

The Los Angeles Angels signed second baseman Nicky Lopez on Tuesday. It is a one-year, $850,000 major league contract, the team announced. Lopez will be part of the squad's Opening Day roster.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / March 25

Veteran Infielder Surprisingly Has Locker in Angels Clubhouse Just 2 Days Before Regular Season

The Los Angeles Angels have appeared to make a last-minute signing before Opening Day. Veteran infielder Nicky Lopez, who spent the 2024 season with the Chicago White Sox, has a locker in the Angels clubhouse on Tuesday, per The Athletic's Sam Blum.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 22

Cubs release former highly-regarded Royals prospect

The Chicago Cubs have officially parted ways with veteran infielder Nicky Lopez, granting him his release following a request triggered by an opt-out clause in his minor league contract.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / March 21

Chicago Cubs might have just handed NL team a Gold Glove finalist

There was one downside to the Chicago Cubs starting their regular season early. Due to the Cubs season opener happening on March 18 in Japan, the team had to make roster cuts earlier than all of their MLB peers besides the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / March 21

Chicago Cubs release 2024 gold glove finalist

The Chicago Cubs made an unexpected move official today as they granted the release of a non-roster invitee Nicky Lopez. Lopez, a 2024 gold glove finalist as a second baseman, has played in the big leagues each of the past six seasons and is now free to pursue opportunities elsewhere.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 21

Cubs’ Nicky Lopez granted release

Infielder Nicky Lopez, who’d been in camp with the Cubs as a non-roster invitee, triggered an opt-out in his minor league deal and has been granted his release, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / March 10

Chicago Cubs 3X Gold Glove Award winner set for new role in 2025

The Chicago Cubs are embracing their youth to start 2025. On Sunday, the Cubs chose to send Nicky Lopez to minor league camp with the expectation the infielder with 668 MLB games under his belt will bolt for another organization in the majors this spring.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / March 10

Nicky Lopez Expected to Opt Out of Cubs Contract

The Chicago Cubs trimmed their roster to 35 players on Sunday as they prepare to kick off the 2025 MLB season against the Los Angeles Dodgers on March 18 and 19 in the Tokyo Series. Nicky Lopez, who was among the group of seven players that were either optioned or reassigned, is expected to opt out of his minor league deal.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / March 9

Chicago Cubs expected to lose 668 game infielder in ‘surprise’ decision

The Chicago Cubs made a few difficult decisions on Sunday as the team prepares for their Japan trip next week. On Tuesday, the team will hop on a plane for Toyko as the Cubs play a couple of exhibition matches and begin their regular season on March 18 against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / March 9

Cubs make a tough decision on this high-quality infielder

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Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / March 8

Chicago Cubs: Two players making it a tough decision on who’ll make the roster

The Chicago Cubs have a few players on minor-league deals and non-roster invites vying for roster spots this spring. The Cubs will begin their season on March 18-19, when they take on the Los Angeles Dodgers over in Japan for the Tokyo series, where they’ll come back to finish up camp before traveling to Arizona to continue the regular season.

MLB News / Total Apex Sports / February 5

Chicago Cubs Sign Infielder to One-Year Deal

The Chicago Cubs have signed Nicky Lopez to a one-year, minor league contract. The deal could end up netting Lopez $1.5 million depending on his playing time with the major league roster.

MLB News / Field Level Media / February 2

Reports: INF Nicky Lopez joining Cubs on minor league deal

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.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 2

Cubs sign Nicky Lopez to minor-league contract

Lopez heads from one side of the Windy City to the other, as he spent the 2024 season with the White Sox as a regular starter in the middle infield.

Chicago White Sox News / On Tap Sports Net / August 30

Nicky Lopez Placed on Waivers by White Sox

The Chicago White Sox have placed infielder Nicky Lopez on waivers, per ESPN's Kiley McDaniel. This decision opens up a host of questions about what the future holds for Lopez and the White Sox at a time when the team is nearing the MLB single-season loss record.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 31, 2023

Royals' trade indicates lack of direction

Royals' head-scratching trade indicates lack of direction

In a somewhat head-scratching move just before the trade deadline, the Royals shipped an everyday lineup piece to the Braves in a one-for-one swap that brought left-handed pitcher Taylor Hearn to Kansas City.

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