Around the Horn in KC · May 14, 2019
Royals to Select Nicky Lopez from Omaha
Lopez is expected to make his Major League debut tonight vs. Texas
The Kansas City Royals announced on Monday that they will select infielder Nicky Lopez from Omaha (AAA) prior to Tuesday’s game vs the Texas Rangers. Right-handed pitcher Jake Newberry was optioned to Triple-A following Sunday’s game. A corresponding 40-man roster move will be announced on Tuesday.
Lopez, 24, was Kansas City’s fifth-round selection in the 2016 First-Year Player Draft. In 31 games with the Storm Chasers this season, he’s batting .353/.457/.500 (41-for-116) with six doubles, a triple, three homers, nine stolen bases and 27 runs scored.