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

Jordan SiglerBy Jordan SiglerMarch 21, 20253 Mins Read
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Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell (11) talks to media members before the game against the Yomiuri Giants at Tokyo Dome. Mandatory Credit:
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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.

On Thursday, the Cubs optioned pitchers Jordan Wicks and Eli Morgan so they could have Jameson Taillon and Matthew Boyd on the 26-man roster. On Friday, Chicago granted the release of Nicky Lopez after sending him to minor league camp before the team’s trip to Tokyo.

Lopez has appeared in 668 MLB games since 2019. However, the Cubs chose to keep Rule 5 infielder Gage Workman over Lopez to begin the 2025 campaign.

The Chicago Cubs might have handed the Rockies a solid defender

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Chicago Cubs infielder Nicky Lopez (6) readies himself in the third inning during a spring training game against the Los Angeles Angels at Sloan Park. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-Imagn Images

 

Per Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Colorado Rockies are expected to be a team interested in signing Lopez after second baseman Thairo Estrada is expected to miss time after being diagnosed with a broken wrist.

“Colorado Rockies 2B Thairo Estrada diagnosed with broken wrist and out 4-8 weeks,” Nightengale posted on X. “The Rockies now looking for an infielder outside the organization. Nicky Lopez or Garrett Hampson could be a potential fit.”

Colorado Rockies 2B Thairo Estrada diagnosed with broken wrist and out 4-8 weeks.
The Rockies now looking for an infielder outside the organization. Nicky Lopez or Garrett Hampson could be a potential fit

— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) March 21, 2025

Nicky Lopez has experience; the Cubs went with youth

Chicago Cubs second baseman Nicky Lopez hits a double against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the second inning at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.
Chicago Cubs second baseman Nicky Lopez hits a double against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the second inning at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images

 

Lopez would have offered the Cubs experience. He went 241/.312/.294 for the Chicago White Sox in 2024 with an OPS and OPS+ of .606 and 76. Lopez’s defense was a bright spot on an otherwise embarrassing White Sox team, as he was named a finalist for the Gold Glove at second base.

Instead, the Cubs opted to take a risk on Workman to start the season. Chicago now faces a difficult choice to retain Workman or Vidal Brujan before their domestic opening day matchup against the Arizona Diamondbacks on March 27.

Now, he could be headed to another team within the National League this season. The Cubs have two series against Colorado at home May 26-27-28 and on the road Aug 29-30-31.

Chicago Cubs infielder Nicky Lopez (6) readies himself for the fifth inning of play during a spring training game against the Los Angeles Angels at Sloan Park
 Cubs infielder Nicky Lopez (6) readies himself for the fifth inning of play during a spring training game against the Los Angeles Angels at Sloan Park. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-Imagn Images

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