NICKY LOPEZ NEWS

Becomes free agent Lopez elected free agency Tuesday.

Impact The White Sox removed Lopez from their 40-man roster and the veteran infielder has opted for free agency rather than accepting an outright assignment. Lopez, who turns 30 in March, slashed just .241/.312/.294 over 124 games for the White Sox in 2024. He might have to settle for a minor-league contract this winter.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Sunday Lopez is absent from Sunday's lineup against Detroit.

Impact Lopez will be out of the White Sox's lineup for a second straight game. Unless he pinch hits during Sunday's contest, he'll end the season with a slash line of .241/.312/.294 with five stolen bases, one home run and 21 RBI over 445 plate appearances. Jacob Amaya will start at shortstop and bat ninth.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Saturday's lineup Lopez isn't in the White Sox's lineup Saturday versus the Tigers.

Impact Lopez will grab a seat on the bench Saturday after going just 1-for-16 over his last five games. Jacob Amaya will take over as Chicago's shortstop and bat ninth.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Idle against lefty Lopez is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Angels.

Impact Lopez typically serves as the White Sox's leadoff hitter against right-handed pitching, but he'll hit the bench for the fourth time in five games while Chicago opposes another lefty (Tyler Anderson) in the series finale with the Angels. Miguel Vargas will serve as Chicago's table setter Thursday, while Jacob Amaya takes Lopez's usual spot at shortstop.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Resting against lefty Lopez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels.

Impact The left-handed-hitting Lopez will bow out of the starting nine while the Angels send southpaw Jose Suarez to the bump. Jacob Amaya will spell Lopez at shortstop and bat ninth.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against righty Lopez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres.

Impact After sitting against lefty Martin Perez on Saturday, the lefty-hitting Lopez will bow out of the lineup against a righty (Yu Darvish) in the series finale. Jacob Amaya will pick up a second straight start at shortstop in place of Lopez, while Miguel Vargas assumes Lopez's usual spot atop the batting order.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Idle against LHP Lopez isn't in the White Sox's lineup for Saturday's game versus San Diego.

Impact The left-handed-hitting Lopez will step out of the starting lineup Saturday with southpaw Martin Perez set to toe the slab for the Padres. Lopez's absence will allow Jacob Amaya to pick up a start at shortstop while batting seventh.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

White Sox dealt 117th loss as Adams' infield single in the 13th inning lifts Angels to 4-3 victory

Eric Wagaman scored with one out in the 13th inning when Jordyn Adams’ grounder deflected off the glove of third baseman Miguel Vargas, and the Los Angeles Angels dealt the Chicago...

SEPTEMBER 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting against lefty Lopez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics.

Impact The lefty-hitting Lopez starts more often than not against right-handed pitching, but he's been routinely exiting the lineup against left-handed pitching of late. With southpaw JP Sears toeing the rubber for Oakland, Lopez will give way to Jacob Amaya at shortstop.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Benintendi hits a game-ending homer as the White Sox stop their home slide with 7-6 win over A's

Andrew Benintendi hit a leadoff homer in the ninth inning, and the Chicago White Sox stopped a 16-game home losing streak by edging the Oakland Athletics 7-6

SEPTEMBER 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Idle against lefty Lopez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians.

Impact With lefty Matthew Boyd on the bump for the Guardians, the lefty-hitting Lopez will give way to Jacob Amaya at shortstop. Lopez had started in five of the White Sox's six matchups with right-handed pitchers in September, so he should maintain a strong-side platoon role in the middle infield, at least until Brooks Baldwin (wrist) comes off the injured list.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • ROTOWIRE