I don't need to tell you that the merry-go-round of players that made up the Chicago Cubs bench in 2025 left much to be desired. Journeyman infielder Nicky Lopez was certainly no exception in his 14 games with the club - and, now, he's moving on to new pastures that certainly don't seem any greener.
Lopez, 30, signed a minor-league deal with the Colorado Rockies that includes an invite to spring training, looking to bounce back and re-establish himself after turning in the worst year of his big-league career. He appeared in just 18 games (14 with the Cubs, 4 with the Angels), and batted an abysmal .