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Braves, Royals Swap Nicky Lopez, Taylor Hearn

By Mark Polishuk | July 30, 2023 at 5:17pm CDT

The Braves have acquired infielder Nicky Lopez from the Royals in a one-for-one swap that will send left-hander Taylor Hearn to Kansas City.  The Braves have officially announced the deal, and MLB.com’s Anne Rogers was the first to report that Lopez was on his way to Atlanta.

Like most Royals players this season, Lopez has had an underwhelming year with the bat, hitting .210/.322/.280 over 187  plate appearances.  Lopez’s hitting has never been as much of a calling card as his defense, and he has delivered his usual above-average glovework backing up the infield at second base, third base, and shortstop.

He’ll bring that same versatile depth to the Braves, though Lopez’s playing time figures to be at a premium since Atlanta generally keeps its starters (including the infield core of Ozzie Albies, Orlando Arcia, and Austin Riley) in the lineup at all times, even to the point of usually foregoing late-game defensive substitutions.  Still, with a big lead in the NL West, the Braves might look to give their regulars some extra rest going into the postseason, and Lopez at least provides some experienced depth if case an injury situation does arise.

Now in his fifth MLB season, Lopez has largely been a glove-first player who has seemed like a bit of a placeholder as Kansas City waited for its next wave of prospects (such as Bobby Witt Jr.) to reach the Show.  However, Lopez worked his way into a larger share of playing time, particularly after his quietly outstanding 2021 campaign.  Lopez had the 11th-best fWAR (6.0) of any player in baseball that season, pairing spectacular defense and baserunning with an above-average .300/.365/.378 slash line over 565 plate appearances.

In hindsight, the Royals perhaps might have looked at selling high on Lopez in the wake of that big season, though it’s understandable why K.C. would’ve also wanted to hang onto a possible hidden gem of a breakout player.  Moving the 28-year-old now officially turns the page on Lopez’s era in Kansas City, even though he was still under team control through the 2025 campaign.  It’s not a bad pickup for the Braves to land a depth option who can help now and potentially in future years, though Lopez will be due a raise on his $3.7MM salary this winter, and might be a non-tender candidate if Atlanta wants to trim its list of arbitration-eligibles.

Hearn finds himself on the move for the second time in less than a week, as the Braves just picked up the southpaw on July 24 in another trade that sent cash considerations to the Rangers.  Given that Texas had designated Hearn for assignment prior to working out the deal with Atlanta, it is a little curious that the Royals are surrendering Lopez to acquire him now rather than acquiring him at a lower cost shortly after his first DFA.  It’s possible this could be a precursor to another move.  Hearn’s ability to work as a reliever or a starter could allow him to fill several holes in Kansas City’s pitching staff should the Royals be on the verge of dealing from their rotation or bullpen before Tuesday’s trade deadline.  Austin Cox is the only other left-hander in the Royals’ bullpen, so Hearn also fits a more immediate need.

Hearn’s tenure in Atlanta ends after a single ignominious appearance, as he allowed four runs in one-third of an inning in Saturday’s 11-5 win over the Brewers.  That gives him a 14.73 ERA in 7 1/3 total innings in 2023 with the Braves and Rangers, though Hearn’s 3.66 ERA in 39 1/3 innings for the Rangers’ Triple-A affiliate is far more palatable.

Prior to Saturday, all of Hearn’s previous MLB experience had come with Texas, as he posted a 4.95 ERA over 222 innings from 2019-22 while starting 25 of his 88 games.  The lefty’s numbers as a reliever have been much better than his work out of the rotation, so a long relief role might be Hearn’s best option for the future.  Hearn doesn’t miss many bats (21.6% career strikeout rate), nor has he been great at limiting free passes, with a 10.5% walk rate over his time in the big leagues.

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  1. JackPine

    2 months ago

    Why?

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    • Buzz Killington

      2 months ago

      Because, it’s a Royal thing. Non Royals just don’t get it.

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    • Jdt8312

      2 months ago

      I think the Braves did it because Lopez appears to be a proficient fielder at 3 infield positions. And I think the Royals did it to save a few bucks.

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      • kcmark

        2 months ago

        4. He played 1B in todays game.

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      • Tigers3232

        2 months ago

        Royals ha to have done it to save money. Lopez is making 3x’s as much. Lopez just a few yrs ago batted .300. I don’t imagine that type of resurgence especially in a bench role. But I’d assume his #s will benefit from the lineup protection in ATL.

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      • YourDreamGM

        2 months ago

        Royals save $. Braves get a cheap mlb utility player without having to give up anything.

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    • coachsixstring

      2 months ago

      My sentiments exactly

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  2. King of Cards

    2 months ago

    I don’t know who Hearn is but this is still exciting!!!

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    • Ham Fighter

      2 months ago

      I hearn he is pretty good

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      • UpUpnHeaHea

        2 months ago

        If you are talking about Hearn after see his line from yesterday do you still think he is pretty good ? Glad to see they didn’t take another chance with him.

        IP H R ER BB K HR
        0.1 2 4 4 2 0 1

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    • Braves Butt-Head

      2 months ago

      Hearn pitched last night for the Braves and gave up 3 runs

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      • Braves Butt-Head

        2 months ago

        Correction that was 4 runs in a third of an inning geez. It will be funny when he gets a world series ring with a 108.0 ERA with the Braves.

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    • mgomrjsurf

      2 months ago

      They claimed him off Waviers last week and think he’s been a Royal before.

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      • YourDreamGM

        2 months ago

        Nats to pirates in Melancon Lopez trade. Texas in Kela trade. Texas to Braves.

        Interesting arm at one point. Obviously no team feels that way now.

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      • RoyalsFanAmongWolves

        2 months ago

        Taylor Hearn has never been a royal. He’s always been a brave.

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        • RoyalsFanAmongWolves

          2 months ago

          Oops I goofed up he was with the Texas Rangers before . I didn’t know he had been a claim off waivers by the brave’s.

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  3. fearthecub

    2 months ago

    Couldn’t the Royals have just claimed/traded for Hearn the first time around?

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    • myaccount2

      2 months ago

      I had the same initial thought. Such a weird move.

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    • mgomrjsurf

      2 months ago

      Second that.

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    • Reynaldo

      2 months ago

      Yes, but they have an incompetent FO.

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  4. kenny84

    2 months ago

    May be an advance move to add depth before they trade Vahn Grissom.

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    • Benjamin101677

      2 months ago

      Yes I was thinking the same thing depth allowing them to move Grissom and then bd okay if the big club has an infield injury.

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      • ATLBraves21

        2 months ago

        Grissom isn’t a good option as a back up SS. He can hit big league pitching for sure. I am not sure why the Braves have not experimented with him playing some 2nd and LF in the minors while he is down there. HIs SS fielding % in 3A is not that great.

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    • yetipro

      2 months ago

      Grissom is only an emergency shortstop & the team really does not have a backup plan at shortstop if Arcia got hurt, which is why he absolutely must play every day. The team needed to make this trade under any scenario. They picked up an excellent bench player for nothing, less than nothing. They just bought low on yet another starting quality shortstop.

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  5. EM41

    2 months ago

    So, Taylor Hearn was with the Braves just long enough to get bombed with a 108.00 ERA and a 60.29 FIP. Impressive numbers!
    Now Lopez gets to take Charlie Culberson’s place on the bench. I hope he has decent cheerleading skills as he will watch the Braves hit a LOT more homers than the Royals. I understand that the Braves want a better option as a utility infielder while Shewmake and Grissom continue to play everyday in AAA, but the fact that Lopez makes a lot more money than Arcia gives me doubt about his long term future with the Braves.

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    • Samhaggertyplayoffhero

      2 months ago

      Maybe he takes wall’s spot

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    • YourDreamGM

      2 months ago

      They got him for free. He will either sign a contract or get dfa!

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      • Kansas_City

        2 months ago

        True for next year. But for this year, Braves have to pay him and he might help a good team in the playoffs – as a defensive replacement at every position but catcher, one of the best bunters in baseball, and a decent base stealer. And a good guy. I hope he wins World Series with a 65 mile per hour soft liner to left field. He is an awful hitter, but occasionally takes a walk..

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    • ATLBraves21

      2 months ago

      If you could combine Shewmake defense with Grissom hitting that would be a heck of a player at SS. Lopez will give Braves a true backup infielder that you can really trust to play. In August we play 14 games in 13 days with a double header set with Mets on 12.. So from 4th to 16th we play every day with only 3 home games we will need a back up to play some. I wouldn’t be surprise to see us try to add a 2nd backup infielder maybe drop Forrest Wall since he has only been used for running a few times. Pillar plays all 3 outfield positions.

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  6. Tdat1979

    2 months ago

    I’m surprised the Royals actually got a player for Nicky Lopez instead of the usual cash considerations

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    • Tigers3232

      2 months ago

      They essentially got cash. Lopez is making 3x’s as much, so the Royals are saving some $ here. Nothing of significance.

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    • ATLBraves21

      2 months ago

      Hearn’s numbers are not really that great so about the same as just getting cash

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  7. Buzz Killington

    2 months ago

    The “Royals” just got fleeced.

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  8. Braves Butt-Head

    2 months ago

    Perhaps

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  9. TLB2001

    2 months ago

    Not that I expected a huge haul for Nicky, but if we were going to get a reliever with crappy numbers could we at least get a young reliever with crappy numbers?

    Love Nicky and I hope he wins a ring in Atlanta!

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    • stymeedone

      2 months ago

      Agreed. If Royals are trading someone, they need someone back that will help in the future, not the now. Don’t they understand how the trade deadline is supposed to work for sellers?

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      • TLB2001

        2 months ago

        I’m not entirely convinced this guy helps now OR in the future.

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        • YourDreamGM

          2 months ago

          Will help them secure the best draft odds not that they needed more help.

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      • TLB2001

        2 months ago

        We have him in AAA, could’ve included him in the trade if you had thrown in Acuna.

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  10. Bjoe

    2 months ago

    Royals got fleeced.

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    • RoyalsFanAmongWolves

      2 months ago

      When I looked this guy up, and I saw That his ERA was 14. I definitely thought we got fleeced.

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  11. This one belongs to the Reds

    2 months ago

    My first thought was who was hurt on the Braves.

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    • KCMOWHOA

      2 months ago

      Dumb move by a desperate front office. Royals could’ve traded Lopez almost anytime over the past three years and got back more than a waiver wire claim

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  12. Benjamin101677

    2 months ago

    As a Braves fan also tells me that the Braves are working the phones so something bigger could be on the horizon. I feel like we need one more bull pen arm.

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    • Smacky

      2 months ago

      Everyone does and there aren’t any good ones to be had! The good ones aren’t getting traded.

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      • Howiedoin

        2 months ago

        Good bullpen arms are dealt every season.

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      • cadagan

        2 months ago

        @smacky
        Do you mean only elite closers?
        Because six+ good relievers have been traded just this week alone.

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      • cadagan

        2 months ago

        Stratton, Hicks,Joe kelly, Graveman, Robertson, Lopez, all just traded.

        Sewald, Gallegos, Kelseyville, Bednar, Finnegan potentially available.

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    • YourDreamGM

      2 months ago

      Plenty to be had.

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  13. monostereo

    2 months ago

    Yeah, this is a real shrug of a move. I wouldn’t have expected too much for him, but this? Either way – have fun with a team that knows what they’re doing, Nicky.

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    • YourDreamGM

      2 months ago

      If they wanted him they would have gave up a 18 year old reliever. The alpha Braves dominated KC betas.

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  14. Braves_saints_celts

    2 months ago

    I was on board saying the braves could use a utility infielder to spell some of the guys during the stretch run. I know he isn’t a great hitter. But he will be valuable as a late game defensive replacement and pinch runner. Not a great move, not a bad move either. I like it. And maybe this sets up a trade with the giants and the braves because they have been on note having interest in both Lopez and grissom, so maybe we get a pitcher that we need and the giants get the infielder they need. Either way I like the move and this might set up something bigger for the braves.

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    • YourDreamGM

      2 months ago

      Not a great hitter but almost as good a great walker.

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  15. Mercenary.Freddie.Freeman

    2 months ago

    Puzzling trade but in AA I trust!

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    • YourDreamGM

      2 months ago

      I will solve it. Above average utility infielder for free. Don’t know why teams just give AA players.

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      • Trotski

        2 months ago

        Same reason young stars sign 10 year deals with 4 club options for below market prices ….. he has naked pictures of their mom.

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  16. King Floch

    2 months ago

    “Still, with a big lead in the NL West, the Braves might look to give their regulars some extra rest going into the postseason”

    Wow, the Braves are leading the NL East *AND* NL West? They’re even better than I thought!

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    • we_dont_talk_about_that

      2 months ago

      The trade was Lopez and a division to be named later…. Guess they got the West…..

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    • ahh

      2 months ago

      The author must be time-tripping. Braves were in the NL “West” until 1994.

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      • cadagan

        2 months ago

        Yeah I still think of them in the west

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  17. fre5hwind

    2 months ago

    Junk return for the Royals, for a guy who can be good defensively and hopefully Braves fix his swing as they did with Grossman.

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  18. Saint Nick

    2 months ago

    Kind of a non-move for me. Lopez sucks but so does Hearn and I’d rather have a good defensive backup instead of a guy who will never amount to anything in the bigs. Definitely not exciting though.

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    • TLB2001

      2 months ago

      He is a good defensive backup. Elite defender and has a 6 WAR season under his belt. Could fix his swing and have a steal.

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      • rct

        2 months ago

        Should be noted that B-Ref only has that season as a 4.1 WAR season. Still, your point stands as Hearn has very little upside.

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        • DCartrow

          2 months ago

          The Brewers certainly hit him big upside the head yesterday.

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    • YourDreamGM

      2 months ago

      Lopez is good. Every team should have a Lopez. Braves could make him even better. This trade is a big meaningful trade. Not as much as the Santana trade was which was mega huge because he is a starter but a injury or two and yeah.

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  19. kevinb

    2 months ago

    Braves really said “Yeah nevermind”

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  20. 86mets

    2 months ago

    The Braves have a big lead in the NL West? I think the Dodgers might dispute that claim. This isn’t 1983 when Atlanta WAS in the West division.

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  21. ChangedName

    2 months ago

    Oh man, I was hoping AA would sign Adeiny Hechavarria for the 4th time instead. He loves the Nicky Lopez type of defensive first back up shortshop.

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    • TLB2001

      2 months ago

      We have him in AAA. You could’ve got him in this trade if you had thrown in Acuna!

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  22. ABraves23

    2 months ago

    The Braves need more than “a” Bullpen arm, they need to replace 3-4 to be real. That’s 3-4 pitching arms, not 2 per player. I don’t know why they have been mainly picking up released pitchers that need to stay on waiver wire. They need to trade some of their players at the minor league level and acquire some PROVEN Relievers! I mean they held on to Pache and Waters so long, I thought they would have GrandChildren before they were ever traded! Most of time spent in Minors were teams just manipulating their service time until they ultimately run out of options! But
    now MLB recently cracked down on the total number of options teams had to manipulate service years. SHORT VERSION, IF THEY ARE NOT ON THE CURRENT MLB TEAM ROSTER, TRADE THEM! NEED PITCHING!

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    • Fowlerrc

      2 months ago

      They’re about to get Fried and Minter back this week, Lee could be back not long after that. Chavez and Wright could be back by early September. Johnson is going to end up being a good pick up. This move also gives us the flexibility to trade Grissom who’s bat plays at the Major League level, but is kind of positionless and blocked at every position he could conceivably play with the Braves anyway. They don’t need a complete overhaul of the bullpen, they need to get healthy. And it certainly looks like they’re about to.

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      • Smacky

        2 months ago

        Some people on here just aren’t good at reality. What 3-4 real pitchers are out there to be had? I don’t get how people don’t grasp that you can’t trade for something that either doesn’t exist, or isn’t available.

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    • stymeedone

      2 months ago

      Braves farm is not as deep as it once was. Gotta have the chips to play at the table. Waiver claims require no trade chips.

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    • YourDreamGM

      2 months ago

      Braves are a smart team. Smart teams don’t make the trades that have been made so far. They will sit back and let the other teams deplete their farms and fill their needs and then the Braves will pick up what’s left much cheaper. You get your playoff starters and closers before the deadline, before the season starts.

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  23. Keel4heels

    2 months ago

    How about them NL West Braves though!?!?

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  24. CottMan3

    2 months ago

    What the actual F

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  25. jswanny41

    2 months ago

    So let’s get Culberson off the MLB roster now

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  26. ABraves23

    2 months ago

    Don’t you mean AL West

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  27. DarkSide830

    2 months ago

    Braves get away with a other one again.

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  28. ABraves23

    2 months ago

    AA will sweep in with 15 seconds before deadline to get Josh Hader or Blake Snell or BOTH!

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  29. lukentroy

    2 months ago

    Lopez always felt like a fit for the Braves to me. I don’t know why. This could be an under the radar move that pays out big time.

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  30. R.D.

    2 months ago

    Taylor Hearn’s Braves career will end with a FIP of 60.00

    Tbh he’s got a live arm, You can tell there’s something there.

    I think Lopez is gonna replace Forrest Wall as our resident pinch runner.

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    • DCartrow

      2 months ago

      Yes, and after dredging the Atlantic bottom for the Titan Submersible, you could tell something was there.

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    • Kansas_City

      2 months ago

      Be careful on Lopez as runner. He is smart, but not real fast.

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  31. squishy

    2 months ago

    Omg they need a GM/PBO who’s not hired from within. This is the most royals move of all time. Trade a player that would have had a decent few suitors as a utility infielder for a 28 year old reliever who hasn’t even played well in Triple A. They still run this team like it’s 2006 and it shows. This team was supposed to be competitive right now but legitimately every prospect has either been a massive bust or is underperforming. At least the A’s are trying to suck. The Royals wanted to be competitive by now.

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    • Kansas_City

      2 months ago

      Royals GM is desperate to be competitive by 2025. Lopez was replaceable by multiple guys already on Royals. Royals hope Hearn somehow becomes a lefty relief pitcher with value.

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  32. tmd

    2 months ago

    Question: When did the Braves become a part of the NL West? I know they were in the West division a long time ago.

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  33. Kansas_City

    2 months ago

    Is it true the Royals could have picked up Hearn on a waiver claim a week ago? If so, they are incredibly stupid in making this trade, because it simply cannot be explained to Royals fans.

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    • YourDreamGM

      2 months ago

      Might have had to trade a weak prospect. Can’t remember of Braves claimed him or traded cash for him. Feel like it was cash trade.

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      • NashvilleJeff

        2 months ago

        Hearns was acquired by the Braves for “cash considerations” Dream. You’re right.

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    • RoyalsFanAmongWolves

      2 months ago

      I suppose so, but then who would they have gotten rid of then? You have to have space on your 40 man to pick up somebody off waivers.

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      • Kansas_City

        2 months ago

        Royals will not be able to explain this to fans. Interested to hear what Rany has to say. Must be a logical explanation at some level. Explanation probably is that JJ is desperate to contend by 2025, so he was looking only for guys who might make a contribution in 2024 and 2025. Lopez had almost no value to Royals because they have Taylor and others to fill his role (or better) and would have non-tendered him this off season. Only question is whether they could have got more for him — don’t like not waiting until deadline to get bet offer for him.

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  34. Samuel

    2 months ago

    The Royals may have done this as a sort of a Thank You to Nicky for not causing problems when they constantly brought in younger players to take his playing time away when he was clearly better than them (and that includes Witt, Jr.). The man never seemed to be able to get in a rhythm.

    Hopefully the Braves exceptional coaches will be able to help him with his hitting some, and he’ll be able to get into a World Series. If they move him along I hope he gets with a team that allows him to play full-time. He’s a smart player and a team player. He’s about helping the team win, not running up his stats.

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    • cadagan

      2 months ago

      Yep

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    • Kansas_City

      2 months ago

      Problem is Lopez can’t hit. Would be amazed if it is coaching issue.. He had no value to Royals. They have Taylor and others who are as good or better and cost about $3 million less.

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  35. Arcia Later!!

    2 months ago

    Cool, a defensive replacement for a terrible reliever!

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  36. YourDreamGM

    2 months ago

    A plus plus plus … for Atlanta. Can I get a thumbs up from Nashville Jeff Bridges? Gave up a guy nobody really wanted and got a above average mlb infield utility player.

    KC just a salary dump. Hearn used to have talent. Not sure anyone can get it from him now and KC wouldn’t be at the top middle or top 25 of my list of teams to do it. Hope ATL was the only interested team.

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    • Rsox

      2 months ago

      Added bonus for the Royals is they can save money on uniforms by pulling the “O'” off of the left over Ryan O’Hearn jerseys

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      • RoyalsFanAmongWolves

        2 months ago

        Except he wasn’t assigned 66. I checked, and it looks like he has been assigned number 54. Good idea though. They could have given Samad Taylor the number two, but they gave him the number 0 (Michael A Taylor wore the number 2 last year for us)

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        • Rsox

          2 months ago

          To be fair, Michael Taylor is listed as 6’4, 215 while Samad is 5’8 160. That Jersey would be a dress on Samad. Hearn and O’Hearn are at least closer in size

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        • RoyalsFanAmongWolves

          2 months ago

          I was only referring to the number, not the literal jersey. Which means if they were still selling a number two jersey with the name Taylor on it in the Team store you could wear it for samad Taylor if he was number two, do you see what I mean?

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  37. citizen

    2 months ago

    braves needs a couple of backup relievers. 8th inning setup and 2nd closer.
    Thats how the playoffs needs are, just don’t do the Heathcliff slocum for Jason veritech and Derek Lowe trade type.

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  38. joepanikatthedisco

    2 months ago

    Lopez has hit .223/.293/.275 with zero homers in 667 PA since the start of 2022, yet amazingly has a positive (0.6) offensive WAR. Either he’s one hell of a baserunner, or there’s a “Royals hitters are supposed to suck” factor built into bWAR…

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    • Kansas_City

      2 months ago

      He somehow is WAR friendly.

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  39. Rsox

    2 months ago

    Given that Charlie Culberson has been on the Braves roster for what, 60 days? And has only received 1 AB it’s probably a safe guess who the odd man out will be

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    • southi

      2 months ago

      Culberson is probably a minor league manager/coach in training.

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  40. YEP

    2 months ago

    Honestly wouldn’t be surprised if he got flipped in another trade tonight or in the morning.

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  41. Homerunbunt

    2 months ago

    Nicky is a great player, sad to see him go. Dude will coach one day. Royals should’ve kept him or got more. A leader and bridge between generations.

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  42. paleobros

    2 months ago

    Well that was quick

    Reply
  43. Jacobpaul81

    2 months ago

    This stinks of Dayton Moore. The Rangers send a guy to the Braves who send him to the Royals…

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