ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves added veteran infielder Nicky Lopez in a business with the Kansas Town Royals on Sunday.
The most important league-leading Braves despatched left-hander Taylor Hearn to Kansas Town for the 28-year-old Lopez, who can play shortstop, 2d base and 3rd.
Hearn was once designated for project by means of Texas on July 19. He was once traded to Atlanta final week for money, and he were given one out in his best look with the Braves on Saturday.
Lopez hit .213 with 13 RBIs in 68 video games with Kansas Town this season. He’s a .248 hitter with 5 homers and 119 RBIs in 520 occupation video games – all with the Royals.
He was once decided on by means of Kansas Town within the 5th spherical of the 2016 beginner draft and made his giant league debut in 2019.
