Reynaldo Lopez was surprised when the Nationals traded him to the White Sox.
The pitcher was part of the Dec. 7, 2016, deal that also brought Sunday’s starter Lucas Giolito and Dane Dunning to the Sox for outfielder Adam Eaton.
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“I felt a little down because I wasn’t expecting that,” Lopez said Sunday through an interpreter. “I knew that I would have to meet new people, get used to a new place, team and culture. I’m glad now that I’m here.”
Lopez will face his former team Tuesday when the Sox begin a two-game series at Nationals Park.