Chicago Cubs release 2024 gold glove finalist
The Chicago Cubs made an unexpected move official today as they granted the release of a non-roster invitee Nicky Lopez. Lopez, a 2024 gold glove finalist as a second baseman, has played in the big leagues each of the past six seasons and is now free to pursue opportunities elsewhere.
Nicky Lopez asked for the Chicago Cubs to release him
According to Jon Heyman, Lopez asked the Cubs to release him and they granted it. This decision, from both sides, was not unexpected as Lopez did not crack the 31-man travel roster to Japan.
This transaction means that Chicago is content with the infield arrangement that they currently have. Backups, which is the role Lopez was competing for, include Jon Berti, Vidal Brujan, Gage Workman, and Justin Turner. Starters are Michael Busch, Nico Hoerner (once healthy), Dansby Swanson, and Matt Shaw.
Nicky Lopez requested and was granted his release by the Cubs today per the opt-out in his contract, in order to pursue other opportunities
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) March 21, 2025
More opt outs/releases to come?
Under the 2022-2026 collective bargaining agreement, players with six-plus years of MLB service time who finished the preceding season on a major league roster or injured list, can opt out of minor league deals at various points during a season. Per MLB Trade Rumors, Cubs non-roster invitee Chris Flexen is the only eligible player who fits that bill. His first opt out date is on Saturday, March 22.
Like Lopez, Brad Keller is another player who has an opt out built into his contract. Keller did not qualify for the automatic opt out like Flexen as Keller finished the 2024 season not on a 40-man roster.
There’s going to be lots of movement across the league this weekend on former big leaguers currently on minor league deals. It’ll be interesting to see what happens on the Cubs side of things, but for now Lopez is the first to be released.
Source: https://www.chicitysports.com/chicago-cubs-release-nicky-lopez?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=chicago-cubs-release-nicky-lopez
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