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NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • MLB.COM

Back on bench in Albies' return Lopez is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rockies.

Impact After three consecutive starts at the keystone, Lopez will shift back to the bench for Monday's series opener. He'll likely find himself in a lightly-used utility role moving forward after Atlanta brought Ozzie Albies (hamstring) back from the 10-day injured list Monday.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to bench Wednesday Lopez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mets.

Impact Lopez will join fellow left-handed hitter Eddie Rosario on the bench for the series finale while the Mets bring southpaw Jose Quintana to the hill. Vaughn Grissom will cover second base in place of Lopez, who has produced a pair of base hits in both of his last two starts.

AUGUST 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hits bench versus lefty Lopez is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Mets.

Impact Lopez appears to have taken over as Atlanta's primary second baseman since Ozzie Albies (hamstring) landed on the injured list last week. While starting each of the past six games, Lopez went 5-for-17 with two walks, three RBI, one run and one stolen base. Each of those starts came against right-handed pitching, but the lefty-hitting Lopez will retreat to the bench Monday in favor of Vaughn Grissom while Atlanta opposes southpaw David Peterson.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Another start at second base Lopez is starting at second base again Tuesday versus the Yankees.

Impact Atlanta will ride the hot hand with Lopez, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in Monday's win over New York. Vaughn Grissom should also get some starts at second while Ozzie Albies (hamstring) is on the shelf.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three hits, steal in win Lopez went 3-for-4 with three RBI, a run scored and a steal in Monday's victory over the Yankees.

Impact Lopez has been on a tear since joining Atlanta, going 7-for-10 with eight RBI through his first four games. Overall, he's slashing .241/.342/.329 with one homer, 24 runs scored, 21 RBI and five steals across 200 plate appearnces between Atlanta and Kansas City. While Lopez has mainly played a utlity role with Atlanta so far, he could see an extended run at second base with Ozzie Albies (hamstring) going on the IL.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes most of Saturday's start Lopez went 4-for-6 with a double, a home run, three runs scored and five RBI in a 21-3 rout of the Mets during the first game of Saturday's doubleheader.

Impact Getting the start at shortstop and batting ninth, Lopez not only socked his first homer of the season in the ninth inning off Danny Mendick, he took the mound himself in the bottom of the frame and walked a batter over a scoreless inning of relief. Lopez's only other action so far for Atlanta since being acquired at the trade deadline was an appearance as a pinch runner Tuesday, so despite this impressive effort, at-bats will likely be few and far between down the stretch for the 28-year-old infielder.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

David O'Brien: Utility infielder Nicky Lopez, in his first... - The Athletic Utility infielder Nicky Lopez, in his first start for the Braves, went 4-for-6 with a homer, double and five RBIs in a 21-3 rout of the Mets...

AUGUST 12, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Nicky Lopez hits a three-run home run to put a bow on the Braves' 21-3 win over the Mets

AUGUST 12, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Royals trade versatile Lopez to Braves KANSAS CITY -- The Royals have traded infielder Nicky Lopez to the Braves for lefty reliever Taylor Hearn, the team announced Sunday afterno...

JULY 30, 2023 • MLB.COM

David O'Brien: The Braves traded for backup middle infielder... - The Athletic The Braves traded for backup middle infielder Nicky Lopez from K.C. in exchange for LHP Taylor Hearn, who struggled mightily in his Braves d...

JULY 30, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Dealt to Atlanta Lopez was traded from Kansas City to Atlanta on Sunday in exchange for Taylor Hearn.

Impact Lopez recorded double-digit steals in the past two seasons, but he's had a slow start to the 2023 campaign, hitting .210 with 18 runs, 13 RBI and four steals over 67 games. The 28-year-old has defensive versatility that makes him a solid utility man, but he'll likely need to contribute more at the plate if he hopes to carve out playing time with a contending Atlanta club.

JULY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up steal Lopez went 0-for-2 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Friday's 8-5 extra-inning win over the Twins.

Impact The steal was Lopez's first since May 29. He's got decent speed, though he's had trouble getting on base lately, as he's hitting just .143 over 10 contests since the All-Star break. Lopez lacks an everyday place in the lineup, instead serving as depth in the infield and left field. He's at a poor .210/.322/.280 slash line with four steals, 13 RBI, 18 runs scored, five doubles and three triples through 67 contests, and he's yet to hit a home run this season.

JULY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Playing time trending down Lopez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees.

Impact Lopez will sit for the fifth time in six games and appears to be the odd man out of the lineup for Kansas City in the wake of Edward Olivares' recent return from the injured list. Considering that Lopez is slashing .194/.237/.250 thus far in July, the Royals likely won't go out of their way to include him in the lineup.

JULY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fills in for resting Garcia Lopez will start at third base and bat eighth in Monday's game against the Tigers, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.

Impact Lopez will stay in the lineup for the fifth time in six games, this time filling in for a resting Maikel Garcia at third base following a pair of starts at second base and left field. The 28-year-old owns an unremarkable .233/.281/.300 slash line thus far in July, but he could continue to see steady at-bats nonetheless while the Royals are without Edward Olivares (oblique).

JULY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Drives in four Lopez went 2-for-5 with a double, four RBI and a run scored in Sunday's win over the Dodgers.

Impact Lopez tied his career-high with four RBI after he had a two-run double in the fourth followed by run scoring single and fielder's choice. Though he's only had 144 plate appearances this year, Lopez currently leads the Royals in on-base percentage (.355) and sports a career-best 14 percent walk rate. He's primarily only in the lineup against righties and is now up to a slash line of .222/.355/.308 with seven extra-base hits, 11 RBI, 14 runs and a 19:26 BB:K.

JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out against lefty Lopez isn't in the Royals' lineup Saturday against the Dodgers.

Impact With southpaw Julio Urias set to return from his hamstring injury Saturday, the lefty-hitting Lopez will remain in the Royals' dugout to begin the game. Matt Duffy will fill in at second base and bat sixth.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup Lopez (hand) is starting at second base and batting ninth Friday against the Dodgers, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.

Impact Lopez suffered a bruised hand after getting hit by a pitch Wednesday and sat out Thursday's game. Now, he'll return for Friday's series opener with Los Angeles and look to keep things going with a .600 OBP across his last four games.

JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Thursday's lineup Lopez (hand) is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Guardians.

Impact Lopez was lifted from Wednesday's contest against Cleveland after being hit in the right hand by a pitch. X-rays came back clean, but it's no surprise he's not in there for this one. Samad Taylor will play second base and Matt Duffy will be at third.

JUNE 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Has bruised right hand Lopez was removed from Wednesday's game with a right hand contusion.

Impact Lopez had to be removed from Wednesday's contest after taking a pitch to the hand, and he's now officially listed as day-to-day. It's possible the Royals hold Lopez out of the lineup Thursday, though it likely depends on how the 28-year-old infielder is feeling. Lopez is slashing .128/.277/.179 since the beginning of June.

JUNE 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pulled after HBP Lopez was removed from Wednesday's game against the Guardians after getting hit by a pitch, Jaylon T. Thompson of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact The pitch hit Lopez's hand/wrist, and he was replaced at second base by Samad Taylor between innings. The Royals will take a closer look at Lopez and should provide more details relatively soon, but Lopez should be considered day-to-day for the time being.

JUNE 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Sunday's lineup Lopez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at Tampa Bay.

Impact Lopez started the past two games and will hit the bench after going 1-for-6 with a hit-by-pitch and a run scored. Samad Taylor will man the keystone Sunday for Kansas City.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Breather Wednesday Lopez is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's contest with the Tigers, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Lopez will take a seat after he went 1-for-7 with a walk and two strikeouts while starting the first two games of the series with Detroit. Matt Duffy will replace him at second base and bat cleanup in the series finale Wednesday.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Draws third straight start Lopez will start at third base and bat seventh in Monday's game against the Tigers, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.

Impact Lopez will stick in the lineup for the third straight game after he reached base five times in the final two contests of the Royals' series with the Angels over the weekend. While Mike Massey (hand) is on the injured list, Lopez could get the chance to re-establish himself as a lineup regular for Kansas City, though the newly recalled Samad Taylor will likely challenge Lopez for playing time.

JUNE 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Responds with four-hit game Lopez went 4-for-5 with one run scored and one steal in Monday's 7-0 win over the Cardinals.

Impact Since returning from the injured list, Lopez has operated almost exclusively as a defensive replacement behind Maikel Garcia. Monday's start marked Lopez's first since May 22, and e made the most of his opportunity by notching the second four-hit game of his career. However, the 28-year-old may have to deliver a few more performances like this before he's awarded a full-time role again.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Nicky Lopez hits a three-run home run to put a bow on the Braves' 21-3 win over the Mets