Nicky Lopez has opted out of his minor league deal with the Yankees, becoming a free agent. He was a fifth-round draft pick by the Royals in 2016, making his MLB debut in 2019. Lopez struggled offensively in his early career with a .228 batting average over two seasons before a breakout 2021, posting a .300 average and a 5.5 fWAR season. However, after a decline in production and poor stats through 2023 and '24, he has struggled to maintain a big league role, making only 19 appearances and not finding consistent success.
Nicky Lopez, after opting out of his minor league deal with the Yankees, became a free agent. He experienced a significant drop in production following a promising 2021 season.
Lopez was a fifth-round pick in 2016, debuting in the MLB in 2019. His .300 average in 2021 highlighted his potential, but he struggled for consistent performance since then.
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