The Giants have touched base with the Royals about infielder Nicky Lopez, according to MLB.com reporter Mark Feinsand. Lopez has provided solid defense for the Royals, but his offense has not progressed enough to give him starting opportunities, and he has found himself behind Bobby Witt Jr. and Michael Massey in the infield. The 28-year-old is hitting .213/.322/.284 in 183 plate appearances this season, but has been worth 1.1 WAR, according to Baseball Reference.
Despite a lackluster bat, Lopez provides value to contenders with his glove. He was a Gold Glove finalist in 2020 and probably should have been a finalist in 2021 as well.