"Nicky Lopez's contract has been selected, with the 40-man roster space created by placing Porter Hodge on the 60-day IL following UCL reconstruction surgery."
"Scott Kingery has been optioned to Triple-A Iowa, clearing space for Lopez on the active roster."
"Lopez brings better defense to the table in what figures to be a very limited role."
"This will be something like his 43rd stint with the team in the last two years, so he's very familiar with Craig Counsell and a number of his new/old teammates already."
The Cubs have made several roster moves, including selecting Nicky Lopez's contract and placing Porter Hodge on the 60-day IL. Scott Kingery has been optioned to Triple-A Iowa to create space for Lopez on the active roster. Lopez is expected to provide better defense in a limited role, marking his 43rd stint with the team in two years, indicating familiarity with the coaching staff and teammates.
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