Nicky Lopez Stats

Kansas City Royals second baseman Nicky Lopez has been recalled to the major league club in a corresponding move as shortstop Adalberto Mondesi was placed on the 10-day injured list with an oblique strain. Lopez was just optioned to Triple-A one day ago after a very poor performance this spring. The 26-year-old holds a .228/.279/.307 batting line with a 92:36 K/BB ratio over 548 career at-bats. He should see a fair amount of time at shortstop in Mondesi's stead as Whit Merrifield will shift down to second base. Lopez has yet to flash any contact skills or ability to get on base at the major league level. He excelled at both in the minor leagues but it's best to take a wait-and-see approach before rostering him in any fantasy format, even if he's getting everyday at-bats.

over 2 months ago

The Kansas City Royals have optioned second baseman Nicky Lopez to Triple-A. Lopez had a tough spring with the team. Over 34 at-bats, he slashed .118/.231/.147 with 13 strikeouts and only one extra-base hit, a double. Lopez was projected to be the team's primary second baseman this year, but now it appears as if Whit Merrifield will shift from right field to second base to start the year. Lopez, who turned 26 earlier this month, has slashed .228/.279/.307 over 159 Major League games the past two years. He had a strikeout rate of just 12.7% in 2019, but it increased to 21.4% in 2020.

over 2 months ago

Kansas City Royals second baseman Nicky Lopez sustained a shin ailment during Saturdays contest against the White Sox, forcing him to exit early after going 0-for-2 with six runners left on base. Lopez has scuffled to begin 2020, going 2-for-16 with no extra-base hits in his first eight games. Any extended absence for Lopez would likely allow Whit Merrifield to hold down second base, further prolonging his positional flexibility. Kansas City seems committed to giving Lopez a chance to hold down the keystone, even after delivering a .601 OPS in 103 games last season; but that doesnt mean that he holds very much value for season-long formats, no matter the league size.

over 9 months ago