Lopez was traded to the White Sox on Wednesday as part of the return package in a trade that sent Adam Eaton to the Nationals, FanRag Sports' Jon Heyman reports.
He had moments of brilliance after being promoted to the big leagues last year, particularly dominating the Braves in a couple starts. However, it remains to be seen whether Lopez is a starter or reliever long term. A 6-foot righty, Lopez has a lot in common with Yordano Ventura, where an 80-grade fastball helps the rest of the repertoire play up, but shaky command could limit his effectiveness in the rotation. The White Sox will undoubtedly develop Lopez as a starter, making this a win for his dynasty league owners, as the Nationals may have been able to make better use of him in the bullpen. He could be a No. 3 or No. 4 starter who strikes out a batter per inning but posts a below-average WHIP. If that does not work out, he could be a legitimate ninth inning arm. Lucas Giolito and Dane Dunning were also a part of Chicago's haul.