NICKY LOPEZ NEWS

Sitting against lefty Lopez is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Guardians.

Impact Lopez and fellow left-handed batters Gavin Sheets and Dominic Fletcher will head to the bench Monday while the Guardians send southpaw Joey Cantillo to the hill for the series opener. Jacob Amaya will fill in for Lopez at shortstop.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from lineup Lopez is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against Boston.

Impact Lopez will begin Sunday's game in the dugout after going 2-for-9 with one run scored across the first two games of the series. Jacob Amaya will start at shortstop and bat ninth against Red Sox right-hander Richard Fitts.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Smacks first home run Lopez went 3-for-4 with a solo homer, a walk and a second run scored in Wednesday's 8-1 win over the Orioles.

Impact Lopez opened the scoring on the second pitch of the game, taking an Albert Suarez fastball over the right-field fence to put Chicago ahead 1-0 in the first inning. It's the first long ball of the year for the 29-year-old Lopez, who'd been stuck in a 6-for-39 (.154) slump in 12 contests coming into Wednesday. Overall, the shortstop is slashing .241/.313/.299 with 37 runs scored, 18 RBI and five stolen bases across 405 plate appearances this year.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

White Sox looked like a different team while snapping their 12-game skid with a win over the Orioles

Wins have been scarce this season for the Chicago White Sox

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 • Associated Press

White Sox snap their 12-game skid with an 8-1 win over Baltimore

Jonathan Cannon pitched into the sixth inning and the Chicago White Sox homered three times, snapping their 12-game losing streak with an 8-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 • Associated Press

Not starting vs. lefty Lopez is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Orioles.

Impact Lopez has a .472 OPS in his past 12 games and will sit Tuesday as southpaw Cade Povich takes the mound for Baltimore. Jacob Amaya will start at shortstop and bat ninth for Chicago.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against southpaw Lopez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets.

Impact With lefty Sean Manaea on the hill, the lefty-hitting Lopez will retreat to the bench for the series finale. The White Sox recently placed Lopez on waivers, but with the 29-year-old going unclaimed, he appears set to stick around in the organization for the rest of the season. Lopez should continue to play regularly against right-handed pitching.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against southpaw Lopez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets.

Impact With lefty Sean Manaea on the hill, the lefty-hitting Lopez will retreat to the bench for the series finale. The White Sox recently placed Lopez on waivers, but with the 29-year-old going unclaimed, he appears set to stick around in the organization for the rest of the season. Lopez should continue to play regularly against right-handed pitching.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Martinez homers and Megill is effective in his return from the minors as Mets top White Sox 5-1

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AUGUST 31, 2024 • Associated Press

Placed on waivers The White Sox placed Lopez on waivers Thursday, Kiley McDaniel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact In his first season with the Southsiders, Lopez has slashed .238/.310/.290 with 17 RBI across 387 plate appearances. The other 29 clubs now have the opportunity to add the 29-year-old to their roster for the final month of the season and pay what's left of his $4.3 million salary; however, his poor performance makes it likely that he passes through waivers unclaimed and remains with the Sox.

AUGUST 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Idle Saturday Lopez isn't in the White Sox's lineup for Saturday's game against Detroit.

Impact With formidable lefty Tarik Skubal set to start on the hill for the Tigers, the lefty-hitting Lopez will step out of the lineup Saturday. His absence will move Brooks Baldwin to shortstop while Lenyn Sosa starts at second base and Miguel Vargas covers third.

AUGUST 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting down against lefty Lopez isn't in the White Sox's lineup for Tuesday's game against the Giants.

Impact The left-handed bat of Lopez will take a seat to begin Tuesday's contest while southpaw Robbie Ray starts on the hill for San Francisco. As a result, Brooks Baldwin will shift to shortstop while Lenyn Sosa starts at the keystone and bats leadoff.

AUGUST 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Tuesday Lopez is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Yankees.

Impact Lopez has gone 6-for-18 with three walks, two doubles, two RBI and a run through five games in August but will sit for Tuesday's contest. Brooks Baldwin will shift to shortstop while Lenyn Sosa starts at second base and Miguel Vargas mans the hot corner.

AUGUST 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Saturday Lopez isn't in the White Sox's lineup for Saturday's game versus the Cubs.

Impact Lopez will get a breather Saturday after he went 3-for-5 with an RBI during a loss in Friday's series opener. While he rests, Brooks Baldwin will shift to shortstop while Lenyn Sosa and Miguel Vargas start at second and third base, respectively.

AUGUST 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup again Lopez is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Twins.

Impact Lopez will sit for a second straight game Saturday after starting in the five previous contests. Brooks Baldwin will start at shortstop and bat second against Minnesota right-hander Bailey Ober.

AUGUST 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Friday Lopez is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Twins.

Impact Lopez started the previous five games but will receive a day off after going 4-for-18 with two walks, a triple and three runs during that span. Brooks Baldwin will shift to shortstop while Lenyn Sosa receives a start at second base.

AUGUST 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Taking over as leadoff man Lopez went 2-for-3 with a triple, two runs scored and a walk Tuesday against the Royals.

Impact Lopez led off for the third straight contest and has tallied at least one hit on each occasion while scoring three runs. He has just a .049 ISO across 320 plate appearances for the season, though he has only a 14.7 percent strikeout rate and a 7.7 percent walk rate. If Lopez sticks as the leadoff hitter, he could be a decent source of runs for the final two months of the campaign.

JULY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Taking over as leadoff man Lopez went 2-for-3 with a triple, two runs scored and a walk Tuesday against the Royals.

Impact Lopez led off for the third straight contest and has tallied at least one hit on each occasion while scoring three runs. He has just a .049 ISO across 320 plate appearances for the season, though he has only a 14.7 percent strikeout rate and a 7.7 percent walk rate. If Lopez sticks as the leadoff hitter, he could be a decent source of runs for the final two months of the campaign.

JULY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Friday Lopez is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Mariners.

Impact Despite right-hander George Kirby being on the mound for Seattle, Lopez will take a seat Friday. Brooks Baldwin will play second base while Paul DeJong fills in at shortstop.

JULY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Friday Lopez is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Mariners.

Impact Even with right-hander George Kirby on the mound for Seattle, Lopez will take a seat. Brooks Baldwin will play second base while Paul DeJong fills in at shortstop.

JULY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Seth Lugo retires 14 straight in 1st career complete game, Royals beat White Sox 4-1

Seth Lugo retired 14 straight batters in his first career complete game as the Kansas City Royals rallied past the Chicago White Sox for a 4-1 win and series sweep

JULY 21, 2024 • Associated Press

On bench in Baldwin's debut Lopez is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Royals.

Impact The lefty-hitting Lopez will take a seat against Royals right-hander Michael Wacha in the White Sox's first game after the All-Star break. With the White Sox calling up prospect Brooks Baldwin from Triple-A Charlotte and installing him as the starter at second base Friday in his MLB debut, Lopez's time as a regular in the infield could be over. The veteran went hitless over his final three starts before the break, bringing his season-long slash line down to a dismal .240/.297/.287 over 285 plate appearances.

JULY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On bench in Baldwin's debut Lopez is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Royals.

Impact The lefty-hitting Lopez will take a seat against Royals right-hander Michael Wacha in the White Sox's first game out of the All-Star break. With the White Sox calling up prospect Brooks Baldwin from Triple-A Charlotte and installing him as the starter at second base Friday in his MLB debut, Lopez's time as a regular in the infield could be over. Lopez went hitless over his final three starts before the All-Star break, bringing his season-long batting line down to a dismal .240/.297/.287 over 285 plate appearances.

JULY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

White Sox hitting coach Marcus Thames ejected from game against Pirates

White Sox hitting coach Marcus Thames has been ejected from the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates

JULY 13, 2024 • Associated Press

Not in Friday's lineup Lopez is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Pirates.

Impact Lopez has an .805 OPS through seven games in July and will sit Friday as southpaw Marco Gonzales takes the mound for the Pirates. Lenyn Sosa will shift to second base while Danny Mendick receives a start at third.

JULY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE