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Moves to shortstop Lopez started at shortstop and went 2-for-4 with a run scored in Monday's 6-3 win over the Guardians.

Impact Lopez has been the regular second baseman but moved to shortstop with Corey Seager getting a maintenance day, while the recently called-up prospect Cameron Cauley started at the keystone. Lopez is expected to return to second base when Seager starts at short, while Cauley bounces around the diamond, including the outfield, per Henry Palatella of MLB.com. The Rangers suffered a pair of injuries in the outfield regulars; Wyatt Langford (hamstring) in on the injured list and Brandon Nimmo (shoulder) could join him.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Cameron Cauley makes splash in big league debut as Rangers top Guardians 6-3 for 5th straight win

Cameron Cauley tripled in the seventh inning for his first hit in his major league debut before scoring the go-ahead run on a single by Nicky Lopez to help the Texas Rangers beat t...

JUNE 30 • Associated Press

Bound for bench Sunday Lopez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.

Impact Ezequiel Duran will get the nod at second base in the series finale in Toronto, ending Lopez's streak of nine consecutive starts at the keystone. The Rangers were without Corey Seager for all but two of those contests, but now that Seager has recovered from a concussion, Duran could be prioritized at second base ahead of Lopez. Since signing a one-year deal with Texas in late May, Lopez has earned himself more playing time than anticipated by producing a .325/.358/.377 slash line with one home run, three steals, seven runs and six RBI over 26 games.

JUNE 28 • ROTOWIRE

Could lose playing time Lopez started at second base and 1-for-1 before being lifted for a pinch hitter in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the Marlins.

Impact Lopez has been a frequent presence at second base and started every game there after the team optioned Josh Smith to Triple-A Round Rock. That opportunity could close as soon as Thursday. That's when shortstop Corey Seager (concussion) is expected rejoin the club; his return means Texas manager Skip Schumaker will need a home for Ezequiel Duran, who has served as the fill-in shortstop.

JUNE 25 • ROTOWIRE

Alcantara sets Marlins' career strikeouts record in 6-4 win over Rangers

Sandy Alcantara set the franchise career record for strikeouts and won his fifth consecutive start in June to lead the Miami Marlins to a 6-4 victory over the Texas Rangers

JUNE 24 • Associated Press

Scores twice in win Lopez went 2-for-2 with two runs scored in Sunday's 4-3 win over San Diego.

Impact Lopez singled and scored runs in the third and fourth innings. He made a third consecutive start at second base and hit safely in his last four appearances. Lopez is slashing .333/.367/.404 with one home run, five RBI, two steals in six runs scored over 20 games since singing with Texas as a free agent late in May. With Josh Smith having been optioned, second base is wide open for the left-handed hitting Lopez.

JUNE 22 • ROTOWIRE

Wyatt Langford hits 3-run homer as Rangers win 4-3 to end 6-series losing streak against Padres

Wyatt Langford hit a three-run homer, Josh Jung had a go-ahead RBI single and the Texas Rangers beat San Diego 4-3 to end a six-series losing streak against the Padres

JUNE 21 • Associated Press

Claiming third straight start Lopez will start at second base and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Padres.

Impact Lopez will remain in the starting nine for a third straight game after he went 2-for-7 over the first two contests of the series. The 31-year-old journeyman should be in store for a regular role in the middle infield until Texas gets Corey Seager (concussion) back from the 7-day injured list.

JUNE 21 • ROTOWIRE

Steps in at shortstop Lopez started at shortstop and went 1-for-3 in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Twins.

Impact Lopez filled in at shortstop after the Rangers placed Corey Seager on the 7-day concussion list. Lopez should share starts with Josh Smith and Ezequiel Duran.

JUNE 16 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting after four straight starts Lopez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox.

Impact Though Corey Seager (ribs/jaw) will be left out of the starting nine for a third straight game, the left-handed-hitting Lopez will head to the bench while the Red Sox send a lefty (Connelly Early) to the hill. Lopez had made starts in each of the last four games, and he could have a path to seeing at least semi-regular work even if Seager avoids a stint on the injured list. Texas already moved Evan Carter (oblique) to the IL on Saturday, which could free up more reps at second base for Lopez if super-utility man Ezequiel Duran ends up seeing more time in the outfield in the short term. Since signing with Texas on May 27, Lopez is slashing .317/.364/.415 with one home run, one steal, five RBI and four runs in 13 games.

JUNE 14 • ROTOWIRE

Joc Pederson leads Rangers past Cardinals 7-4 for 5th straight win

Joc Pederson hit a tiebreaking single in the ninth inning and the Texas Rangers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-4 for their season-best fifth straight victory

JUNE 3 • Associated Press

Jacob deGrom earns 100th career win on 4th try as Rangers top Cardinals 2-1

Jacob deGrom tossed five scoreless innings to earn his 100th career win and Ezequiel Duran had three hits as the Texas Rangers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 2-1

JUNE 2 • Associated Press

Sticks at second base Lopez went 2-for-4 with a run scored in Sunday's 6-3 win over Kansas City.

Impact Lopez made a fifth consecutive start at second base and has hit safely in the last three contests, going 5-for-11 with a home run and three RBI during that stretch. The keystone was looking like a good fit for Justin Foscue until the Rangers acquired the left-handed hitting Lopez, who appears to be the choice against right-handers. Texas faces a sixth straight right-hander Monday, when it is scheduled to face St. Louis right-hander Michael McGreevy.

JUNE 1 • ROTOWIRE

Starts third straight game Lopez started at second base and went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Friday's 9-1 win over the Royals.

Impact The left-handed hitting Lopez, who started a third consecutive game at second base since signing with the Rangers, connected for his first hit in a Texas uniform. All three of the starts have come against right-handers, indicating he's involved in a platoon at the keystone with Justin Foscue.

MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Gore tosses 6 1/3 shutout innings, Rangers hit 3 homers in 9-1 win over Royals

MacKenzie Gore continued his home-field mastery this season with 6 1/3 shutout innings, Brandon Nimmo, Nicky Lopez and Joc Pederson homered, and the Texas Rangers beat the Kansas C...

MAY 30 • Associated Press

Second straight start Lopez will start at second base and bat ninth in Thursday's contest versus the Astros.

Impact Lopez was signed to a major-league contract Wednesday and has now made two straight starts at second base (both against righties). The 31-year-old has slashed only .227/.298/.280 in more than 1,200 plate appearances at the major-league level since 2022, but he's got a steady glove and the Rangers are opting for defense over offense at the keystone.

MAY 28 • ROTOWIRE

The Reason Nicky Lopez is Glad He Signed with Texas Rangers Nicky Lopez joined the Texas Rangers on an auspicious evening.

MAY 28 • SI.COM

Farewell Nicky Lopez, Hello New Bench Option? Nicky Lopez is off to join the Rangers, who are letting Andrew McCutchen go.

MAY 28 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Rangers DFA Fan Favorite as Nicky Lopez Joins Starting Lineup Only the Texas Rangers could go from no runs and no hits one game to 10 runs and nine hits in the next game. That's what the Texas Rangers h...

MAY 27 • SI.COM

Rangers Designate Former NL MVP Andrew McCutchen for Assignment

Former NL MVP outfielder Andrew McCutchen has been designated for assignment by the Texas Rangers.

MAY 27 • FOX SPORTS

Rangers Designate Former NL MVP Andrew McCutchen for Assignment

Finds work with Texas Lopez signed a one-year contract with the Rangers on Wednesday.

Impact Lopez elected free agency earlier this week after being waived by the Cubs and quickly reached an agreement with the Rockies on a minor-league deal, but he never finalized the contract with Colorado before the big-league opportunity with Texas became available. As was the case during his two stints in the majors with the Cubs earlier this season, Lopez is unlikely to see consistent at-bats with Texas and will be on hand as a depth piece who's capable of covering multiple infield positions.

MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers DFA McCutchen, sign utilityman Nicky Lopez Arlington, Texas — The Texas Rangers on Wednesday announced the following transactions prior to their game against Houston at Globe Life Fie...

MAY 27 • MLB.COM

Inks MiLB deal with Rockies The Rockies signed Lopez to a minor-league contract Tuesday.

Impact Lopez had been outrighted off the Cubs' 40-man roster earlier this week, but he elected free agency instead and has now landed a new deal with Colorado. The veteran infielder will provide an experienced, steady depth glove.

MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Sent outright to Triple-A Lopez was outrighted to Triple-A Iowa on Monday, per MLB's transactions log.

Impact Lopez lost his spot on the 40-man roster Saturday, and after going unclaimed on waivers, he'll report to Triple-A Iowa. He's batting .333 with one home run, eight RBI, two stolen bases and 11 runs scored in 15 appearances so far this season at Triple-A.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Slumping Cubs call up slugger Kevin Alcantara, leave 4-time Gold Glover Ian Happ out of lineup

The scuffling Chicago Cubs recalled outfielder Kevin Alcántara from Triple-A Iowa before their game Saturday against Houston and designated infielder Nicky Lopez for assignment

MAY 23 • Associated Press

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