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Cubs trade for versatile 31-year old infielder from Rockies
TL;DR
The Chicago Cubs traded for 31-year-old infielder Nicky Lopez from the Colorado Rockies for cash considerations. Lopez brings versatility with experience from 686 MLB games.
Key points
- Cubs traded for Nicky Lopez from Rockies
- Lopez is a 31-year-old utility infielder
- He has played in 686 MLB games
- Trade involved cash considerations
- Cubs won a game against the Phillies before the trade
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The Chicago Cubs won a wild 8-7 game over the Philadelphia Phillies in 10 innings on Thursday.
After the game, they swung a trade with the Colorado Rockies.
ESPN's Jesse Rogers reported that the Cubs are getting Nicky Lopez in a deal from the Rockies for cash considerations.
Lopez is a 31-year old utility infielder who has played in 686 MLB games.
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He's a career .245 hitter, and he did play 14 games with the Cubs last season.
Lopez has appeared for the Royals, White Sox, Braves, Angels and Cubs.
He actually hasn't played yet in the major leagues this season, but he's capable of playing second base, third base and shortstop.
Lopez was a fifth-round pick by the Royals in the 2016 MLB Draft out of Creighton.
A decade later, he returns to the Windy City.
Q&A
What did the Cubs give up for Nicky Lopez?
The Cubs traded cash considerations to acquire Nicky Lopez from the Rockies.
How many games has Nicky Lopez played in the MLB?
Nicky Lopez has played in 686 MLB games.
What position does Nicky Lopez play?
Nicky Lopez is a versatile utility infielder.