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Home»WHITE SOX»Chicago White Sox: former Gold Glove finalist signs deal with crosstown rival
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Chicago White Sox: former Gold Glove finalist signs deal with crosstown rival

Zack CariolaBy Zack CariolaFebruary 2, 20254 Mins Read
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MLB: Chicago White Sox at Los Angeles Angels Nicky Lopez
MLB: Chicago White Sox at Los Angeles Angels Sep 17, 2024; Anaheim, California, USA; Chicago White Sox shortstop Nicky Lopez (8) is caught stealing by Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto (9) in the first inning at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
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The Chicago White Sox, have so many promising young players that will have a major impact on them this year. 

Spring training should be a fun time, with 24 players in the White Sox organization getting invites to spring training to see if they can compete for a spot on the major league roster. 

Spring Training should be interesting, for the White Sox’s crosstown rival, the Chicago Cubs, who will have an interesting battle for their bench with signing a former White Sox infielder to compete for a spot. 

The Cubs sign former Chicago White Sox infielder

MLB: Oakland Athletics at Chicago White Sox
MLB: Oakland Athletics at Chicago White Sox Sep 14, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago White Sox second baseman Nicky Lopez (8) hits an RBI-single against the Oakland Athletics during the eight inning at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

The Cubs are signing former White Sox infielder and Gold Glove finalist from last season Nicky Lopez, per the New York Post Jon Heyman. 

“Nicky Lopez to the Cubs”

Nicky Lopez to the Cubs

— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) February 2, 2025

ESPN’s Jesse Rogers adds that the deal is a minor league deal with a $1.5 million incentive if Lopez makes the Cubs big league roster. 

“As @JonHeyman just referenced, Nicky Lopez is signing a minor league deal with the Cubs, sources tell ESPN.”

As @JonHeyman just referenced, Nicky Lopez is signing a minor league deal with the Cubs, sources tell ESPN.

— Jesse Rogers (@JesseRogersESPN) February 2, 2025

“Lopez will make $1.5 million if he makes the big league club. Lopez goes from the S Side to the N Side. Mike Tauchman is doing the reverse.”

Lopez will make $1.5 million if he makes the big league club. Lopez goes from the S Side to the N Side. Mike Tauchman is doing the reverse. https://t.co/msu551bOwk

— Jesse Rogers (@JesseRogersESPN) February 2, 2025

What the Cubs are getting in Lopez

MLB: Oakland Athletics at Chicago White Sox
MLB: Oakland Athletics at Chicago White Sox Sep 14, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago White Sox second baseman Nicky Lopez (8) scores against the Oakland Athletics during the seventh inning at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

The Cubs are getting a decent hitter at the plate in Lopez, who has tremendous defensive upside having the ability, to play all over the infield except for first. The 29-year-old Lopez was below average at the plate for the White Sox last season, hitting .241/.312/.294 for an OPS and OPS+ of .606 and 76 in 124 games. Lopez was no threat clearly from a power perspective, with only one home run on the season and just 12 doubles. 

When looking at the Illinois natives Baseball Savant, there are upsides to his offense ability that should bode well for him going into this season. Lopez did rank in the 95th percentile for squared-up percentage (32.3%) and the 89th percentile for his K percentage (15.1%). Lopez did provide a solid range on defense ranking in the 88th percentile for that as well. 

Lopez shouldn’t have that hard of a time making the Cubs roster with having the offensive upside and the versatility that the Cubs need. Being Lopez is on a minor league deal if he were to make the Cubs roster, he would have to be added to the Cubs 40-man, and make a corresponding move. 

The Cubs are getting a solid player 

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Sep 4, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Chicago White Sox second base Nicky Lopez (8) rounds the bases after hitting a first inning home run against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan -Imagn Images

Given Lopez is still under 30, he still has a lot of upside to give, and the Cubs may be able to bring that back out of him. 

Lopez will be entering a winning environment with the Cubs primed to make a playoff run this season, and with the White Sox getting younger, bringing Lopez back was never in the cards. 

Chicago Cubs sign Naperville native and former White Sox infielder

Chicago Cubs sign Naperville native and former White Sox infielder

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