Cubs Reacquire Nicky Lopez from Rockies

[Brian Kelder]

According to ESPN's Jesse Rogers, the Cubs have acquired Nicky Lopez from the Colorado organization:

Lopez has played this season for the Rockies' Triple-A squad, batting .333 with a home run in 54 at=bats. Last season, Lopez did play for the Cubs, but was ineffective at the plate with just one hit in 18 at-bats. 

The Cubs are looking for infield depth and a late-inning defensive replacement. There hasn't been a corresponding move, so it seems as if Lopez will start his time with the Iowa Cubs, not the big-league squad. He can play across the infield. Given the ineffectiveness Scott Kingery has displayed thus far, manager Craig Counsell may opt for Lopez going forward to improve the team's defensive depth. 

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[Post Count Padder]

Lopez added to 40 man. Kingery optioned to Iowa, Hodge to 60 day IL.