Infielder Nicky Lopez went unclaimed on outright waivers after being designated for assignment by the Cubs, per the transaction log at MLB.com. Chicago sent him outright to Triple-A Iowa, but Lopez has instead elected free agency. He can now sign with any team. The 30-year-old Lopez is a versatile, glove-first utility player who’s seen considerable time at shortstop, second … [Read more...] about Nicky Lopez Elects Free Agency
White Sox Notes: Robert, Wilson, Benintendi
Luis Robert Jr. has been the subject of trade rumors for well over a year. With the White Sox in a full rebuild, it has felt like a matter of time before the 2023 All-Star would head elsewhere. That has been complicated by Robert’s recent play. He missed a couple months early last year with a hip flexor strain and hit .224/.278/.379 with 14 homers in 100 games. The Sox held him … [Read more...] about White Sox Notes: Robert, Wilson, Benintendi
White Sox Release Omar Narvaez
The White Sox released catcher Omar Narváez from his minor league deal, according to an announcement from their Triple-A affiliate. He’d signed one month ago, his second non-roster contract of the year with the Sox. Narváez has played in 15 games for Triple-A Charlotte, where he’d paired with top prospect Kyle Teel. The veteran hit .218/.317/.345 with a pair of homers in 63 … [Read more...] about White Sox Release Omar Narvaez
White Sox Designate Yoendrys Gomez For Assignment
The White Sox announced Tuesday that right-hander Yoendrys Gomez has been designated for assignment. His spot on the roster goes to veteran righty Adrian Houser, whose previously reported major league deal with the South Siders has now been formally announced. Chicago had just claimed Gomez off waivers from the Dodgers ten days ago. The Sox were Gomez’s third team of the … [Read more...] about White Sox Designate Yoendrys Gomez For Assignment
Cubs To Activate Ian Happ, Option Moises Ballesteros
The Cubs are welcoming Ian Happ back from the injured list for tonight’s game in Miami, president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer tells the Mully & Haugh Show on 670 The Score. Rookie Moisés Ballesteros will be optioned to Triple-A Iowa. That’s not the only forthcoming roster move. Manager Craig Counsell told Maddie Lee of The Chicago Sun-Times last night that Porter Hodge … [Read more...] about Cubs To Activate Ian Happ, Option Moises Ballesteros