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Jun 2 2025Lopez was released by the Nationals on Monday, per MLB's transactions log. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez was removed from the 40-man roster Saturday and is now set to test free agency following Monday's move. He struggled to a 5.84 ERA and 1.46 WHIP with nine strikeouts and one save (two blown saves) over 12.1 frames in May prior to his release.
Sep 23 2024The Cubs placed Lopez on the 15-day injured list Monday with a right groin strain, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez returned from the same injury just last week, so he evidently must have suffered a setback. The injury ends what was a nice bounce-back season for Lopez, who collected a 2.89 ERA and 50:19 K:BB over 53 innings covering 52 appearances for the Mets and Cubs. He'll be a free agent this offseason.
Sep 18 2024The Cubs activated Lopez (groin) from the 15-day injured list Wednesday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez spent the minimum 15 days on the IL with a strained right groin. The veteran reliever had been in the closer mix before getting hurt and should regain a high-leverage role, although Porter Hodge still looks like the better bet for saves in the Cubs' bullpen.
Sep 16 2024Lopez (groin) has rejoined the team and is expected to be activated from the 15-day injured list within the new few days, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez will be eligible to be activated beginning Wednesday, so it appears he'll miss only the minimum after suffering a right groin strain. The right-hander put together a stellar month of August (0.87 ERA, 0.77 WHIP, 17 strikeouts and two saves over 10.1 innings) before getting rocked for four runs on four hits in his lone September outing prior to landing on the IL. Lopez should be in the mix for save chances upon his return along with Porter Hodge, who blew a save Saturday against the Rockies.
Sep 4 2024The Cubs placed Lopez on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with a right groin strain, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez had been unavailable to pitch for a stretch recently because of the injury and he was roughed up for four runs in his last appearance Monday. With Lopez out, Porter Hodge has a clearer path to saves in the Cubs' bullpen.
Sep 2 2024Lopez (2-3) allowed four runs on four hits across an inning of relief to take the loss Monday against the Pirates. He struck out two. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After starter Jameson Taillon cruised through seven innings to stake Chicago to a 3-0 lead, Lopez let things slip away in the eighth. The veteran righty allowed two home runs, including a three-run shot by Bryan Reynolds, to get charged with his first blown save of the season and third loss. Lopez has still been effective overall with a 3.00 ERA across 51 innings this year, but after struggling mightily in 2023, it's fair to wonder if the 31-year-old is due for some regression down the stretch. Lopez's poor outing Monday should also strengthen Porter Hodge's grip on the closer role, at least for now.
Sep 1 2024Lopez (groin) tossed a scoreless inning of relief to earn a hold in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Nationals. He allowed one walk and struck out one. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez, who missed eight days due to a groin injury, looked good in his return to the mound. The righty has a stellar 2.34 ERA overall this season and has been even better since making his Chicago debut in late June. Across 23.2 innings with the Cubs, Lopez has turned in a 0.76 ERA and has struck out 26 batters. Porter Hodge earned the save Saturday and is likely first in line to close games moving forward, though Lopez figures to be in the mix as well now that he's healthy.
Aug 30 2024Lopez (groin) didn't experience any setbacks following his bullpen session Friday, Kyle Williams of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez has been dealing with a groin injury, and his last outing was against the Marlins on Aug. 23, when he struck out two batters in one scoreless inning. There is optimism that the 31-year-old reliever will be ready to pitch during the weekend series against the Nationals. In his 20 games since joining the Cubs in mid-June, Lopez has recorded two saves and two holds with a 0.79 ERA and 1.37 WHIP across 22.2 innings.
Aug 23 2024Lopez earned the save in Friday's 6-3 win over the Marlins, throwing a perfect ninth inning and striking out two batters. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez was brought on to protect a 6-3 lead on Friday and looked great in his fourth save of the season. Lopez has now picked up two of the last three saves for the Cubs and could be looking as the team's best ninth-inning option the rest of the way. The 31-year-old has been lights out since joining the Cubs in June, pitching to a 0.79 ERA over 22.2 innings with his new club.
Aug 17 2024Lopez earned the save in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Blue Jays, allowing a solo home run and striking out three in the ninth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cubs' closer Hector Neris threw 33 pitches in a blown save Friday, so Lopez was summoned to protect a 3-1 lead in the ninth inning. He allowed a leadoff home run to Addison Barger but responded by striking out the next three batters he faced. On the season, the 31-year-old owns a 2.44 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 42:18 K:B across 48 innings.
Aug 7 2024Lopez (2-2) tossed two scoreless innings of relief to earn the win Wednesday against the Twins. He allowed two hits and struck out two. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After starter Javier Assad covered only four innings, Lopez swooped in for the win against his former team. The righty struggled with the Twins, Orioles and Marlins last season, and he was released by the Mets earlier this year, but he's seemingly found a home in Chicago. In 14 relief appearances for his new team, Lopez has turned in a sparkling 0.54 ERA and he's struck out 14 batters across 16.2 innings.
Jul 26 2024Lopez tossed a scoreless inning of relief in Friday's 6-0 loss to the Royals, lowering his season ERA to 2.92. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez has turned the page from a poor 2023 campaign in which he recorded a 5.95 ERA for Orioles, Marlins and Twins. The veteran righty has been much better this year, particularly since joining the Cubs in June. Over 10.2 innings with his new team, Lopez has allowed just one run and struck out seven.
Jul 14 2024Lopez tossed two scoreless innings of relief in Sunday's 8-3 win over the Cardinals. He allowed a hit and a walk while striking out two. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Despite getting released by the Mets in unceremonious fashion earlier this season, Lopez had a solid first half, as he finished with a 3.18 ERA across 34 innings. He's been even better since joining the Cubs at the end of June, posting a 1.17 ERA across 7.2 innings. Lopez may be able to seize a higher-leverage role after the All-Star break if he continues to pitch well out of the Chicago bullpen.
Jun 29 2024Lopez worked around a hit to toss a scoreless inning of relief in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez had his contract selected from Triple-A Iowa before the game, and he proceeded to make his team debut right away. The righty was dumped by the Mets earlier this year, and he struggled to a 5.95 ERA last season with three different teams, but he was an effective reliever as recently as 2022. If Lopez can get back to that form with the Cubs, he could establish a regular role in their bullpen.
Jun 28 2024The Cubs selected Lopez's contract from Triple-A Iowa on Friday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After being released by the Mets in unceremonious fashion, Lopez signed a minor-league deal with the Cubs on June 12. He allowed three runs in one inning during a game in the Arizona Complex League, but he bounced back by throwing 2.2 scoreless frames at Triple-A Iowa. Now that he's back in the majors, the 31-year-old right-hander will presumably work in middle relief. Vinny Nittoli was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.
Jun 12 2024Lopez signed a minor-league contract with the Cubs on Wednesday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Mets let go of Lopez last week after he threw his glove into the stands following an ejection in his final appearance with the team and referred to himself in a postgame interview as "the worst teammate in MLB." The 31-year-old reliever will now look to redeem himself in the Cubs organization and will likely get a shot in their big-league bullpen at some point after posting a 3.76 ERA and 1.37 WHIP through 26.1 innings with New York.
Jun 5 2024The Mets released Lopez on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez cleared waivers after being designated for assignment last week and has now officially been cut loose after posting a 3.76 ERA and 19:11 K:BB over 26.1 innings. The reliever threw his glove into the stands following an ejection in his final appearance with the Mets in a May 29 loss to the Dodgers and in a postgame interview referred to himself as "the worst teammate in MLB." Despite the unceremonious ending to his tenure in New York, Lopez should be able to field some interest from other clubs as a free agent.
May 30 2024The Mets designated Lopez for assignment Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez has been decent on the mound this season with a 3.76 ERA and 1.37 WHIP, but he will be ousted from the Mets after throwing his glove into the stands upon being ejected from Wednesday's contest. Lopez also seemed to publicly criticize the Mets organization during a postgame interview, though he later clarified his statement, calling himself "the worst teammate in MLB." The 31-year-old reliever will likely draw plenty of interest on the waiver wire from other teams in need of bullpen help, and Danny Young will come up from Triple-A Syracuse to fill the open spot in New York's pitching staff.
May 29 2024The Mets will designate Lopez for assignment Thursday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez allowed two earned runs in just one-third of an inning during Wednesday's loss to the Dodgers and was ejected from the game after arguing a check swing call. The 31-year-old right-hander then tossed his glove into the stands while walking toward New York's dugout and said after the game that he has been on "the worst team in MLB." Understandably, the Mets will boot him off their 40-man roster and give other bullpen-needy teams the opportunity to claim him off waivers. Lopez owns a 3.76 ERA and 1.37 WHIP through 26.1 innings on the year.
May 17 2024Lopez (1-0) picked up the win in Thursday's extra-innings victory over the Phillies, walking one batter in a scoreless 10th inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 31-year-old right-hander has seen his numbers take a step backward in May, and through seven innings this month he has a 3.86 ERA, 2.00 WHIP and 4:6 K:BB. Lopez got the job done Thursday though, and he's collected one win, two saves and six holds in 22 appearances while giving the Mets some valuable middle-relief depth.
Apr 30 2024Lopez gave up one run on one hit in the ninth inning Tuesday to record his second save of the season in a 4-2 win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Edwin Diaz had pitched each of the last two days, and after Adam Ottavino worked the eighth inning, Lopez got the call in the ninth to protect a three-run lead. The 31-year-old righty also has three holds in his 14 appearances as he begins to see more consistent high-leverage usage, and he's earned the trust of manager Carlos Mendoza with a 1.88 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 12:4 K:BB through 14.1 innings.
Apr 9 2024Lopez gave up a run on two hits in the ninth inning Monday to record his first save of the season in an 8-7 victory over Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Per Will Sammon of The Athletic, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza had indicated Edwin Diaz, Adam Ottavino and Brooks Raley were all getting the night off due to their heavy workload early in the season, which pushed the team's other bullpen arms into high-leverage spots. Lopez got the call in the ninth to protect a two-run lead, and while his ability to close things out looked dicey when Matt Olson led off the frame with a double, the right-hander was able to escape the jam. Lopez did record 23 saves with a 2.54 ERA in a breakout 2022 before crashing back to earth last season, but he's had a solid start to the current campaign, picking up a hold as well as Monday's save over six appearances with a 3.18 ERA and 4:3 K:BB in 5.2 innings. He's unlikely to see many more save chances, but as a bridge to the Mets' usual late-inning crew, the 31-year-old could rack up double-digit holds for the second straight season.
Mar 21 2024Lopez has posted a 2.57 ERA and 5:1 K:BB through seven Grapefruit League innings this spring. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 31-year-old right-hander is trying to get his career back on track after a rough 2023 that saw him stumble to a 5.95 ERA, 1.51 WHIP and 18.4 percent strikeout rate over 59 innings split between the Twins, Orioles and Marlins. Lopez was an effective closer for Baltimore as recently as 2022 however, and after signing a one-year, $2 million contract with the Mets in December, he should fill a middle-relief role in a bullpen that doesn't have a lot of established high-leverage arms to get the ball to closer Edwin Diaz. If Lopez can regain his prior form, he could emerge as one of the team's primary setup options.
Dec 7 2023Lopez and the Mets are in agreement on a one-year, $2 million contract, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez was let go by the Orioles in October after he struggled to a 5.95 ERA and 1.51 WHIP over 59 innings with Baltimore, Miami and Minnesota in 2023. Now in New York, he'll look to recapture his form from 2022, a campaign in which he was able to produce a 2.54 ERA with a 9.1 K/9 over 71 innings between the Twins and the Orioles.
Oct 5 2023Lopez elected free agency Thursday after passing through waivers unclaimed, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez was designated for assignment by the Orioles on the second-to-last day of the regular season. He was terrific in 2022, tallying 23 saves with a 2.54 ERA in 71 innings between Baltimore and Minnesota, but the 30-year-old right-hander struggled to a 5.95 ERA across 59 innings in 2023 while bouncing between three different teams.
Sep 30 2023Lopez was designated for assignment Saturday, Steve Melewski of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Orioles claimed Lopez off waivers from the Marlins on Sept. 2. During his month with Baltimore, he had a 5.25 ERA with a 1.25 WHIP in 12.0 innings. In a corresponding move, Bruce Zimmermann was recalled.
Sep 2 2023The Orioles claimed Lopez off waivers from the Marlins on Saturday, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez was pushed off the Marlins' roster Saturday to clear space for Johnny Cueto, and he'll now head back to Baltimore. Lopez holds a 6.13 ERA and 1.57 WHIP through 47 innings on the season, and while he was closing for the O's as recently as last July, he'll likely be limited to low-leverage outings down the stretch even with Felix Bautista (elbow) out of commission.
Jul 26 2023The Marlins acquired Lopez from the Twins in exchange for Dylan Floro on Wednesday, Craig Mish of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's a swap of middle relievers in the middle of disappointing seasons. Lopez has been the less effective of the two, posting a 5.09 ERA and 27:11 K:BB over 35.1 innings of work. Unlike Floro, Lopez has an extra year of team control next season, although he looks like a potential non-tender candidate.
Jul 4 2023Minnesota activated Lopez (mental health) from the 15-day injured list Tuesday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez will return to the Twins' bullpen Tuesday against the Royals after taking a couple weeks off for mental health reasons. He had posted a disappointing 5.00 ERA and 1.41 WHIP through 27 innings prior to the IL stint.
Jun 27 2023Lopez, who is on the 15-day injured list for mental health reasons, has been throwing but there is no timetable for his return, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez is eligible to return from the injured list on Friday, but it doesn't sound like he'll be activated this weekend. He'll likely need a minor league rehab stint when he's ready to return.
Jun 18 2023The Twins transferred Lopez from the restricted list to the 15-day injured list for mental health reasons Sunday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Minnesota initially placed the right-hander on the restricted list earlier Sunday before moving him to the IL. Lopez has given up 12 earned runs, including five homers, in his past eight appearances, and he'll now step away from the team in order to address his mental health.
Jun 1 2023Lopez allowed two runs on two hits and one walk and didn't record an out Wednesday against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez's recent struggles continue as he had a 9.00 ERA (11 ER in 11 IP) with a 9:7 K:BB and three hit batters in May. The Twins used him in a low-leverage spot in a blowout to try and get him right and he still struggled. Lopez may be relegated to the bottom of the bullpen until he shows signs of progress.
May 27 2023Lopez allowed three runs on three hits, including a two-run home run, without retiring a batter in Saturday's 9-7 victory over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez had a strong start to the season with 12 scoreless innings with 10 strikeouts and one walk before May. Since May 2, Lopez has struggled with two losses, three blown saves and an 8.10 ERA in 10 innings. The Twins may need to move him to lower-leverage work until he gets back on track.
May 11 2023Lopez earned a save against the Padres on Thursday, striking out two batters in a perfect ninth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jhoan Duran may have been unavailable for the Twins on Thursday after tossing two innings (but only 17 pitches) Wednesday, so the team turned to Lopez to protect a two-run ninth-inning lead. The veteran right-hander didn't disappoint, fanning two of the three batters he faced in a perfect frame. Lopez has been excellent in his first full season with the Twins, allowing just three earned runs and posting a 13:4 K:BB over 17 innings. He has three saves on the season, but Duran has been outstanding as well and remains the team's primary closer.
Apr 28 2023Lopez allowed two hits in a scoreless inning to earn a save over Kansas City on Friday. He struck out one and hit one batter. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez loaded the bases with two outs but worked through the danger to finish off the 8-6 win. He has yet to give up an earned run or a walk through 11.2 innings this season. Lopez has converted both of his save chances while going 1-0 with five holds. Jhoan Duran (personal) was not available Friday.
Apr 1 2023Lopez hurled a perfect inning with a strikeout while picking up a save in Saturday's 2-0 win against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez worked in the seventh inning in the opener, but the right-hander was tasked with picking up the save for Saturday's affair. He needed just eight pitches to get through the lineup -- six of those for strikes -- and looked like the pitcher that made him such a solid option for the first half of the 2022 campaign with Baltimore. Jhoan Duran is going to get his save chances as well, so this will be a difficult bullpen for fantasy managers to read, at least to begin 2023.
Mar 30 2023Lopez did not allow a run or hit while striking out one over two-thirds of an inning Thursday's win against the Royals to record his first hold. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was notable that Lopez was used in the seventh inning with Griffin Jax in the eighth and Jhoan Duran for the save in the ninth. Manager Rocco Baldelli has managed his bullpen without regard for the save statistic in the past, but Thursday's game looked like a textbook use of Duran as the closer. Still, Duran may be used earlier in the game in high-leverage spots and not on multiple days, so Lopez could still be a factor for saves. However, after one game Lopez's prospects for saves may not look as good as previously thought.
Jan 13 2023Lopez agreed to a one-year, $3.525 million contract with the Twins on Friday to avoid arbitration, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez had a 1.68 ERA with 19 saves for the Orioles last year before being dealt to the Twins at the trade deadline, but he labored after the trade with a 4.37 ERA. The 29-year-old still received a nice raise for his second season of arbitration eligibility in 2023, but his role is a bit in flux entering spring training after he failed to make a strong first impression with his new team.
Sep 2 2022Lopez (4-7) took the loss Friday versus the White Sox, allowing a run on two hits and a hit batter in two-thirds of an inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez got one out with no trouble, but allowed the next three batters aboard to load the bases. Jose Abreu then hit into a fielder's choice -- after a review ruled he wasn't hit by a pitch -- to tag Lopez with the loss. The 29-year-old reliever has gone 4-for-6 with a loss and four runs allowed in 11.2 innings as the Twins' closer after he was traded from the Orioles at the deadline. For the year, he owns a 1.95 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 63:21 K:BB with 23 saves in 29 chances.
Aug 29 2022Lopez struck out one batter in a perfect inning and earned a save over Red Sox on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez needed just nine pitches to finish off the 4-2 victory. He picked up his first save since Aug. 19 and he's now converted 23 of his 29 chances this season. Lopez is sporting a 9:4 K:BB with a 2.45 ERA through 11 innings since joining the Twins.
Aug 20 2022Lopez gave up two walks and struck out one batter in a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save in a 2-1 win over the Rangers on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez put two men on board in a one-run game but managed to escape the inning to notch his 22nd save of the season with some help from his defense. Brad Miller scorched a 103.8 mph line drive to right field that was caught for the second out of the inning. Right fielder Max Kepler then threw to second base to double off pinch runner Charlie Culberson who misread the play. Lopez now has three saves and two blown saves since coming over to the Twins at the beginning of August and has a 3.86 ERA in seven appearances during that stretch.
Aug 15 2022Lopez picked up the save in Monday's 4-2 win over the Royals. He allowed zero runs on two hits and zero walks while striking out one over one inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez worked around a leadoff double in the ninth inning to convert his 21st save of the season. The scoreless effort was a welcome sight given that he had two blown saves in his previous four appearances. Despite looking shaky recently, Lopez's strong performance on the season is supported by his 90th percentile xSLG and 88th percentile xBA. He should continue recording saves for Rocco Baldelli's squad.
Aug 13 2022Lopez allowed two runs on two hits and a walk in one inning, taking a blown save in Saturday's 5-3 extra-innings loss to the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez had a two-run lead to protect in the ninth inning, but he couldn't close it out. Magneuris Sierra hit a two-run, two-out triple to tie the game, though he was thrown out trying to turn it into an inside-the-park home run. That was enough to drop Lopez to 1-for-3 in save chances with the Twins since joining them at the trade deadline. The 29-year-old is 20-for-25 in saves overall when accounting for his time with the Orioles. He's added a 2.03 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 58:19 K:BB through 53.1 innings. There's been no indication that he's at risk of losing the closer role, but he'll need to steady things soon to avoid slipping into a committee.
Aug 5 2022Lopez allowed a run on three hits in one inning, taking a blown save in Friday's 6-5 extra-inning win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez allowed three singles, the last two of which came with two outs and allowed the Blue Jays to tie the game at 5-5. He's now 1-for-2 in save chances with the Twins, and Friday's mistake was his fifth blown save of the season. The right-hander has posted a 1.79 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 55:17 K:BB across 50.1 innings while adding 20 saves and a 4-6 record. Lopez's track record this year should give him some leeway, while Michael Fulmer or Jhoan Duran figure to pick up save chances if he needs a day off or enters a slump.
Aug 3 2022Lopez didn't allow a baserunner and struck out one to record the save Wednesday against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez wasted no time showcasing why the Twins chose to acquire him prior to the trade deadline, as he needed only seven pitches to record his 20th save of the season. Though Minnesota has used a committee to close out games for most of the season, Lopez should be in line to pick up the vast majority of chances moving forward. He has been excellent in the role, maintaining a 1.64 ERA and 55:17 K:BB across 49.1 frames on the season.
Aug 2 2022The Twins acquired Lopez from the Orioles on Tuesday in exchange for left-handers Cade Povich and Juan Rojas and right-handers Yennier Cano and Juan Nunez, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Since dealing Taylor Rogers to the Padres on Opening Day, the Twins have taken a committee approach at closer, but Lopez should immediately step in as the team's clear-cut preferred option in save situations. A first-time All-Star this season, the right-handed Lopez turned in a 1.68 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 54:17 K:BB in 48.1 innings for Baltimore while converting 19 of his 23 save opportunities. With Lopez now in Minnesota, Felix Bautista becomes the top in-house option to take over as the Orioles' closer.
Jul 28 2022Lopez (4-6) allowed two runs (one earned) on two hits and two walks in one inning, taking the extra-inning loss versus the Rays on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez put the first four batters he faced aboard, and Randy Arozarena had a two-run double during that Rays rally. The Orioles didn't have a second comeback push in them, leading to Lopez taking his first loss since July 2. This was only the fourth time all year the closer has allowed multiple walks in an outing. He has a 1.71 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 52:17 K:BB through 47.1 innings while going 19-for-23 in save chances.
Jul 26 2022Lopez pitched a scoreless ninth inning, giving up one hit on his way to a save in the Orioles' 5-3 victory over the Rays on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez was called upon to protect a 5-3 lead in the top of the ninth inning, registering three consecutive outs after allowing a leadoff single to Josh Lowe. The save was his 19th of the season and he has now converted six consecutive opportunities after blowing two saves in a row to open July. Overall on the season, Lopez is 19-for-23 on save chances and owns a sparkling 1.55 ERA and 0.93 WHIP with 52 strikeouts over 46.1 innings in 42 appearances. The Orioles' decision to move him to the bullpen in 2022 is paying off greatly.
Jul 24 2022Lopez allowed a hit and struck out one to earn the save in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez had no trouble in protecting a three-run lead to convert his 18th save in 22 chances. He's returned to strong form lately, allowing one unearned run on four hits and two hit batsmen while striking out 10 over his last seven innings, earning five saves and a win in that span. The closer owns a 1.59 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 52:15 K:BB through 45.1 innings, and the Orioles' recent uptick in success has allowed him more opportunities to finish games.
Jul 17 2022Lopez (4-5) picked up the extra-innings win Saturday over the Rays. He allowed an unearned run on one hit and a hit batsman and struck out three over two innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez covered the ninth and 10th innings, though he allowed the Rays to pull even on a Ji-Man Choi single in the 10th. After starting July in shaky form, Lopez has recorded six straight innings without giving up an earned run, and he owns a stellar 9:0 K:BB in that stretch. He's still got excellent season numbers with a 1.62 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 51:15 K:BB in 44.1 innings while converting 17 of 21 save chances.
Jul 12 2022Lopez registered the save during Tuesday's 4-2 win against the Cubs, striking out one in a perfect ninth. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez made quick work of the middle of Chicago's lineup, retiring the side on 12 pitches to extend Baltimore's win streak to nine games. The 29-year-old has logged four saves in five appearances during the streak, surrendering one run while recording eight strikeouts during a combined five innings.
Jul 10 2022Lopez picked up the save Saturday against the Angels, striking out two and hitting one batter over a scoreless inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez earned his 16th save of the year by closing out the one-run game. He needed 16 pitches to get through the ninth inning. After beginning the month with back-to-back blown saves, Lopez has picked up three saves in his last three appearances, reducing his ERA to 1.74 in the process. Things seem to be moving in the right direction for the righty reliever.
Jul 7 2022Lopez allowed one hit and struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save Thursday against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez had little trouble holding a three-run lead to record his 15th save of the season. After stumbling through a three-appearance stretch early in July -- he allowed five earned runs across 1.1 innings -- Lopez has now turned in consecutive clean appearances to get back on track. He has been excellent for the majority of the campaign, maintaining a 1.79 ERA and 45:14 K:BB across 40.1 innings.
Jul 3 2022Lopez (3-5) blew the save and took the loss Saturday against the Twins, allowing two runs on four hits while striking out one and walking none over one-third of an inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez allowed a home run to Jorge Polanco to tie the game, followed by a walk-off single to Jose Miranda that scored Alex Kirilloff, giving the reliever a blown save and a loss. Lopez now has a blown save and a loss in back-to-back appearances. Before giving up four earned runs in his last two appearances, the righty had not allowed an earned run since May 19. His ERA now sits at 1.69 after he had a 0.73 ERA at the end of June.
Jul 2 2022Lopez (3-4) allowed two runs on two hits without recording an out, taking the loss and a blown save in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez entered Friday with an 11.1-inning scoreless streak, but that ended with a walkoff two-run home run to Byron Buxton. This was the third time all year Lopez has allowed multiple runs in an appearance. He's been steady as the Orioles' closer with a 1.22 ERA, 0.86 WHIP and 39:14 K:BB across 37 innings. Manager Brandon Hyde gave Lopez a vote of confidence by saying a potential save situation Saturday would go to the 29-year-old, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Jun 25 2022Lopez pitched a perfect inning to earn the save in Friday's 4-1 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez pitched the sixth and final perfect inning of relief in a signature performance for the Orioles' bullpen Friday. He's converted 10 save chances in a row while allowing two unearned runs, five hits, one walk and two hit batters with 15 strikeouts in that 16-inning span. With a 0.75 ERA, 0.81 WHIP and 36:13 K:BB across 36 innings, Lopez has ran with the closer role in Baltimore, and the team's 33-39 record has allowed him more save chances than other relievers have had in the recent past.
Jun 23 2022Lopez struck out both batters he faced to earn the save in Thursday's 4-0 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With a four-run lead entering the bottom of the ninth inning, manager Brandon Hyde left Dillon Tate in the game initially. Tate put two on with one out, and Lopez was summoned to escape the jam, doing so with strikeouts of Tim Anderson and Andrew Vaughn. This extended Lopez's scoreless streak to 9.1 innings in his last eight appearances, and he's given up just one unearned run in June. The closer is 12-for-14 in save chances this year with a 0.77 ERA, 0.83 WHIP and 36:13 K:BB through 35 innings overall.
Jun 19 2022Lopez allowed a hit and no walks while failing to strike out a batter in 1.1 scoreless innings to earn the save in Sunday's win over Tampa Bay. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez has been effective while serving as Baltimore's closer this season, and he's converted 11 of his 13 save chances over his first 29 appearances of the year. The right-hander has tossed 15.1 scoreless innings over his last 12 outings and has converted all seven of his save chances during that time. He now has a stellar 0.79 ERA and 0.84 WHIP in 34.1 innings to begin the 2022 campaign.
Jun 17 2022Lopez allowed one hit over 1.1 scoreless innings Friday, striking out four and securing a save against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez coughed up a two-out single to Harold Ramirez in the ninth but he had no issue finishing off the 1-0 victory over Tampa Bay. The 29-year-old is riding a 7.1-inning scoreless streak, lowering his season ERA to 0.82 through 33 frames. Lopez owns a 34:13 K:BB and he's converted 10 of his 12 save chances.
Jun 15 2022Lopez recorded his ninth save of the season in Tuesday's 6-5 win over the Blue Jays, striking out one over 1.2 perfect innings of relief. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After Cionel Perez ran into trouble in the eighth inning and allowed Toronto to get within a run, Lopez got the call to put out the fire and tossed an efficient 17 pitches (11 strikes) to secure the save. The converted starter hasn't given up an earned run in nearly a month, and while Lopez's 0.88 ERA and 0,88 WHIP through 30.2 innings aren't supported by his 23.1 percent strikeout rate and 10.7 percent walk rate, he continues to be very effective as Baltimore's closer.
Jun 11 2022Lopez allowed a hit in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez now has two saves and 3.1 scoreless innings in his last three appearances after allowing unearned runs in each of his two outings before this stretch. The right-hander had no trouble pitching around a one-out Bobby Witt single in the ninth inning. Lopez has been excellent in a high-leverage role with a 0.93 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 27:13 K:BB across 29 innings, though he hasn't walked a batter in his last eight frames. He's 8-for-10 in save chances while adding a 3-3 record.
Jun 5 2022Lopez struck out one and hit a batter with a pitch in 1.1 scoreless innings Saturday to record his seventh save of the season in a 5-4 win over the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After giving up unearned runs in each of his last two appearances, Lopez was sharper Saturday over 20 pitches (13 strikes). He's worked more than one inning in each of those games, perhaps signaling manager Brandon Hyde is shifting him into more of a high-leverage role than pure ninth-inning duties, but no other O's reliever has picked up a save since May 12.
Jun 3 2022Lopez (3-3) took the loss Thursday versus the Mariners. He allowed an unearned run on one hit and struck out two in 2.1 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Joey Krehbiel's shoulder injury in the sixth inning disrupted the Orioles' bullpen plans for the game, with Lopez being asked to make his longest appearance of the season. He did well, but an Abraham Toro triple in the 10th inning ultimately allowed the Mariners to get the win. Lopez has allowed an unearned run in each of his last two outings, but he hasn't given up multiple runs since May 8. He's pitched to a strong 1.05 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 24:13 K:BB while adding six saves in eight chances across 25.2 innings.
May 28 2022Lopez allowed an unearned run on one hit in 1.1 innings, earning the save in a 4-2 win over the Red Sox in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez got the final out of the eighth inning without trouble. He stayed in for the ninth, where two batters got aboard before he ended the threat with a run-scoring fielder's choice and a double play. This was Lopez's second save in his last three appearances after he went a month between successful conversions. The 29-year-old right-hander is 6-for-8 in save opportunities with a 1.16 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 22:13 K:BB across 23.1 innings this season. He's also posted a 3-2 record, and he's yet to give up a home run in 21 outings.
May 23 2022Lopez walked one batter in a scoreless inning and picked up a save over the Yankees on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez had blown his only two save chances this month but finally recorded his first save since April 23. He lowered his ERA to 1.29 with a 21:13 K:BB through 21 frames. Lopez has allowed one earned run over his last 18.2 innings but he's recorded just four saves during that stretch.
May 19 2022Lopez blew the save after allowing one run on one hit and two walks across one inning during Thursday's 9-6 win over the Yankees. He struck out three. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez came on in the eighth with a runner on first and struck out Aaron Hicks to end the inning. However, he got into trouble in the third and allowed the tying run on a DJ LeMahieu single. It was Lopez's second blown save in six opportunities, but he didn't take the loss as the Orioles were able to rally in the bottom of the ninth.
May 13 2022Lopez (personal) was reinstated from the bereavement list Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez had been away from the team since Tuesday, but he'll be available for Friday's series opener against the Tigers after missing the minimum of three days. The right-hander should immediately be the favorite for save chances now that he's back with the club.
May 12 2022Lopez (personal) is expected to rejoin the Orioles on Friday, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez was placed on the bereavement list Tuesday, but it appears as though he'll be back in action after missing the minimum of three days. The right-hander has converted four of five save chances in 2022 and should be the favorite for ninth-inning work once he's officially activated.
May 10 2022The Orioles placed Lopez on the bereavement list Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Per MLB rules, players placed on the bereavement list aren't eligible to be activated for at least three days and can stay on the list for a maximum of seven days, so at the very least, Lopez won't be available for the Orioles' three-game series with the Cardinals that begins Tuesday. While Lopez is sidelined, Dillon Tate is the most likely candidate to handle closing duties for the Orioles; he's recorded the only Baltimore save this season that that hasn't gone to Lopez, who has recorded four.
May 8 2022Lopez (3-2) allowed two unearned runs on two hits and a walk while failing to record a strikeout in 1.1 innings to take the loss and blown save in the first game of Sunday's doubleheader against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez entered Sunday's matchup with the score tied, but he was unable to hold the Royals in check and was charged with his first blown save in 2022. In spite of Sunday's loss, the right-hander has converted four of five save chances while posting a 1.20 ERA and 1.07 WHIP in 15 innings over his first 13 appearances this year.
May 5 2022Lopez (3-1) earned the win, allowing a hit and recording a strikeout in 1.1 scoreless innings in a 5-3 victory Thursday over Minnesota. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez entered a tied game with no one on and two outs in the top of the eighth inning. After allowing a single, he retired Trevor Larnach to end the inning. The Orioles scored two in the bottom of the inning and Lopez stayed in the game and retired the side in order, punching out Byron Buxton to end the game. The journeyman reliever has solidified his role as the top reliever for Baltimore, allowing no runs and three hits over his last 11.1 innings and picking up three wins and three saves in that span.
May 1 2022Lopez (2-1) walked one and struck out one in two innings to earn the win Saturday over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez worked the ninth and 10th innings. He pitched well to put the Orioles in line to win on an error in the bottom of the 10th. The right-hander has surrendered runs in only one of his 10 appearances this season. He owns a 1.59 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, 14:6 K:BB and four saves across 11.1 innings as the Orioles' primary closer.
Apr 24 2022Lopez saved Friday's 5-4 win over the Angels, allowing one hit with two strikeouts in a scoreless ninth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez struck out the first two batters he faced before surrendering a Mike Trout single but induced an Anthony Rendon groundout to end the game. The save was Lopez fourth of the season and third over his last three appearances. Since a loss against Milwaukee on April 13, the 29-year-old has thrown 6.2 scoreless innings with 11 strikeouts, while registering one win and three saves.
Apr 22 2022Lopez allowed a hit and struck out two in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Friday's 5-3 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez was able to navigate around a leadoff single to Mike Trout in the ninth inning, with the right-hander converting his third save of the season. He's kept runs off the board in six of his seven appearances this season while emerging as the Orioles' top high-leverage arm. Lopez owns a 2.25 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, 11:4 K:BB and a 1-1 record through eight innings.
Apr 20 2022Lopez did not allow a baserunner while striking out three across 1.2 innings to earn the save Wednesday against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez entered the game with runners on first and third in the eighth inning, but he struck out the first batter he faced before inducing a groundout to end the frame. He added another pair of strikeouts in the ninth inning to earn his second save of the season. Lopez has operated as Baltimore's closer early on in the campaign, and he has allowed two earned runs across seven innings while posting a 9:4 K:BB.
Apr 17 2022Lopez (1-1) struck out two in two perfect innings to earn the win in Sunday's matchup against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez took the loss Wednesday against Milwaukee but entered the win column for the first time this season during Sunday's pitching duel. The right-hander had just one career save prior to the 2022 season, but he's one of the Orioles' top ninth-inning options alongside Dillon Tate and Paul Fry. Lopez has converted his lone save chance while holding the opposition scoreless in four of his five appearances this season.
Apr 13 2022Lopez (0-1) suffered the loss against Milwaukee on Wednesday, pitching two-thirds of an inning and allowing two runs on three hits and one walk while striking out one. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez came into the contest in the ninth inning after Baltimore registered two runs in the bottom of the eighth to tie the score. The right-hander was unable to tame the Brewers' bats, however, giving up a single, double and triple along with a walk to take his first loss. Lopez has recorded the Orioles' only save this season and figures to still be among the team's primary ninth-inning options, but he has been far from dominant with four walks and four hits allowed over 2.1 frames.
Apr 11 2022Lopez walked one batter and recorded a strikeout in a scoreless ninth inning Monday. He earned a save over Milwaukee. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez recorded the second save of his career and first since 2019 when he was with the Royals. He walked Kolten Wong with one out but finished the inning unscathed and preserved Baltimore's shutout win. The 29-year-old righty has now walked three batters through 1.2 innings this season.
Apr 4 2022Manager Brandon Hyde hinted Monday that Lopez may be at the front of the line for saves if the Orioles elect not to deploy him in a more versatile high-leverage role, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: An already murky Baltimore closer situation became even more foggy Sunday, when the Orioles dealt Cole Sulser and Tanner Scott to Miami. Sulser and Scott were two of the presumptive favorites to contend for saves in Baltimore, but their departures leave Lopez, Dillon Tate and Paul Fry as the main candidates, at least based on how reporters close to the team have handicapped the closer picture. A 25-game starter for the Orioles in 2021, Lopez finished last season in the bullpen and posted a 4.61 ERA in a small sample of 8.1 innings, though his underlying numbers (2.34 xFIP, 24.2 K-BB%) painted a rosier picture of his performance. In all likelihood, the Orioles will end up cycling through all of Lopez, Tate and Fry in the late innings early on during the season, hoping that one eventually emerges as the most reliable closer.
Apr 3 2022Lopez could be a candidate for save chances along with Dillon Tate and Paul Fry after the trade of Tanner Scott and Cole Sulser to Miami, MASN Sports reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez was stretched out early in spring to move into the starting rotation, but it sounds like he'll instead work in the bullpen. Tate appears to be the leading candidate to close, but the bullpen is in flux after the trade. Lopez has given up five runs in 6.1 innings with four strikeouts and three walks this spring.
Mar 17 2022Lopez will be stretched out to potentially serve as a starter this season, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez made 25 of his 33 appearances last season as a starter, but he finished in a bullpen role. The 29-year-old struggled to a 6.07 ERA and a 1.63 WHIP across 121.2 innings while posting a 3-14 record. He's posted an ERA north of 6.00 over each of the last three years, so he's unlikely to be more than a fifth starter if he lands in the rotation, and it's very possible he ends up in a multi-inning relief role at some point in the season.
Nov 30 2021Lopez agreed to a one-year, $1.5 million deal with the Orioles on Tuesday to avoid arbitration, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez missed the final month of the 2021 campaign with an ankle sprain, but he should be ready for spring training. The 28-year-old started in 25 of 33 appearances for Baltimore last season and struggled to a 6.07 ERA, 1.63 WHIP and 112:56 K:BB across 121.2 innings.
Sep 16 2021Lopez (ankle) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez's move to the 60-day IL is simply procedural after the Orioles announced last week that the right-hander has been shut down and won't return in 2021 due to a sprained ankle. Right-hander Brooks Kriske was claimed off waivers from the Yankees and optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday.
Sep 10 2021Lopez (ankle) has been shut down and won't return this season, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez moved to the 10-day IL on Tuesday after spraining his ankle during his Monday relief appearance. The injury figures to be on the more serious side, as Baltimore has determined that he won't be able to get back up to speed by the end of the season. He concludes the campaign having made 33 appearances (25 starts), posting a 6.07 ERA and 112:56 K:BB across 121.2 innings.
Sep 7 2021Lopez (ankle) was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The pitcher suffered a sprained ankle Monday and it seems likely the injury will end his season. Mike Baumann was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk to replace Lopez as a bulk reliever.
Sep 6 2021Lopez exited early during his relief appearance in Monday's 3-2 loss to the Royals with right ankle pain, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports. He retired the lone batter he faced and was credited with his second hold of the season. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pitching for the fifth time in seven days, Lopez lasted just three pitches before departing after he appeared to tweak his ankle while attempting to cover first base. According to Dubroff, Lopez is scheduled to undergo further diagnostic testing Monday, so an update may not be available until Tuesday. Since moving from the rotation to the bullpen Aug. 21, Lopez has given up two earned runs while striking out 10 over 8.1 innings.
Sep 1 2021Lopez allowed a run on three hits and a walk in 1.2 innings, earning a hold in Tuesday's 4-2 win over Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was the first run allowed in 5.2 innings since Lopez moved from the rotation to the bullpen. He's struck out six and walked two in that span. For now, the right-hander seems destined for a fairly low-leverage role providing a multi-inning relief option for manager Brandon Hyde. Lopez owns a 6.13 ERA, 1.66 WHIP and 108:56 K:BB through 119 innings overall, with 25 of his 29 appearances coming as a starter.
Aug 21 2021Lopez will move to a bullpen role going forward, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Although Lopez had a strong start to August, he struggled in his last two outings and allowed 11 runs across 5.1 innings during back-to-back losses. While manager Brandon Hyde didn't reveal who would take the right-hander's place in the starting rotation, the Orioles are hopeful that he'll perform better out of the bullpen.
Aug 19 2021Lopez (3-14) was charged with the loss Thursday against the Rays after surrendering four runs on four hits and a pair of walks while striking out two across two innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez just didn't have it Thursday, allowing his first four runners to reach while walking in the first run of the game. The second inning didn't get any better for the 28-year-old, whose fastball velocity was down in the short outing. Lopez has given up 11 runs in just 5.1 innings over his last two starts, taking the loss in both while becoming the first major-league pitcher to be tagged with 14 losses this year. The right-hander's struggles raise his ERA to 6.35 and WHIP to 1.68. He's projected to take on the Angels at home next week.
Aug 14 2021Lopez (3-13) took the loss in Saturday's 16-2 rout at the hands of the Red Sox, coughing up seven runs on nine hits and two walks over 3.1 innings. He struck out one. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander had managed to avoid taking a loss in five straight starts coming into Saturday. although his 5.01 ERA over that stretch was hardly good, but Boston quickly made it clear that modest streak would end with a four-run first inning. On the season, Lopez carries a 6.14 ERA with a 100:52 K:BB through 111.1 innings.
Aug 8 2021Lopez allowed two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out five in six innings in Sunday's loss to the Rays. He didn't factor into the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez got plenty of run support from the Orioles in Sunday's matchup and appeared to be heading toward his second straight win, but he was forced to settle for the no-decision after Baltimore's bullpen gave up seven runs across the seventh and eighth innings. The right-hander posted a 7.94 ERA and 2.03 WHIP in 11.1 innings during his first three starts after the All-Star break, but he's allowed just three runs in 12 innings across his last two outings. Lopez tentatively lines up to start on the road against Boston on Saturday.
Aug 2 2021Lopez (3-12) allowed a run on one hit and five walks while striking out four in six innings, earning the win over the Yankees on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While the five walks were a season high for the right-hander, he was mostly able to contain his inefficiency. Monday was just the fourth time in 22 starts Lopez completed six innings. He has a 5.91 ERA, 1.64 WHIP and 94:48 K:BB through 102 innings in what's been another difficult season for the 28-year-old. Lopez projects to make his next start versus Tampa Bay this weekend in a tough matchup.
Jul 28 2021Lopez allowed five runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out two in two innings in a no-decision versus Miami on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez had particular trouble against Jesus Aguilar, who hit an RBI double and a two-run home run against him in consecutive innings. Luckily for the right-hander, Baltimore rallied from behind in the third inning to tie the game, getting him off the hook. Lopez still has an unsightly 6.19 ERA, 1.68 WHIP and 90:43 K:BB through 96 innings across 21 starts. He projects for a road start versus the Yankees next week.
Jul 23 2021Lopez allowed one run on four hits and two walks while striking out three in 4.2 innings in Friday's win over the Nationals. He didn't factor into the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez had some issues with command and only threw 45 of his 82 pitches for strikes, but he was able to limit Washington's run production. However, he fell just short of qualifying for the win since he was removed from the game with two outs in the fourth inning. The right-hander had been charged with six consecutive losses leading up to the All-Star break, but he's now settled for no-decisions in each of his last two outings. Lopez tentatively lines up to make his next start on the road against Detroit on Thursday.
Jul 17 2021Lopez allowed four runs on seven hits and one walk across 4.2 innings of a no-decision Saturday against the Royals. He had four strikeouts. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez took an 8-1 lead into the fifth running when he finally ran into trouble, giving up three hits, a sacrifice fly, a walk and a wild pitch before giving way to the bullpen with two outs. Lopez, who is winless in his last seven starts (0-6), owns a 6.04 ERA and 1.63 WHIP in 89.1 innings this season and opponents are hitting .299 off him. The 28-year-old is scheduled to face the Nationals at home next week.
Jul 14 2021Lopez was placed on the bereavement list Wednesday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez will be sidelined for a minimum of three games following his placement on the bereavement list, and the Orioles haven't yet announced when he could return. He's posted a 6.75 ERA and 2.04 WHIP in 24 innings across his last five appearances.
Jul 9 2021Lopez (2-12) allowed two runs on eight hits and one walk with four strikeouts in four innings, taking the loss in Friday's 12-1 defeat against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The righty now has a stunning nine losses in his last ten decisions. Lopez did fairly well in limiting the White Sox to a pair of runs, but he required 87 pitches to complete the four frames before turning things over to the Orioles' bullpen, which proceeded to give up 10 runs. He's lasted six innings on just three occasions this season, so his likelihood of tallying a quality start and earning a win are similarly low in a given outing. Lopez also strikes out less than a batter per inning, combining with the other factors to make him an entirely unappealing fantasy option after the All-Star break.
Jul 4 2021Lopez (2-11) allowed four earned runs on seven hits and four walks while striking out four across 4.2 innings, taking the loss to the Angels on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez lost his fifth game in a row Saturday after allowing at least four runs for the fourth time in his last five starts. He has struggled with his control, walking four batters in each of his last two starts. The 28-year-old has a rough 6.02 ERA and a 1.60 WHIP overall with 77 punchouts in 80.2 innings.
Jun 27 2021Lopez (2-10) allowed five runs on 10 hits and four walks while striking out two in 4.2 innings to take the loss against the Blue Jays on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez allowed a season-high 14 baserunners in Sunday's outing, and he's now been charged with losses in each of his last four starts. During his current four-start skid, he's posted a 7.65 ERA and 1.90 WHIP in 20 innings. The right-hander tentatively lines up to make his next start on the road against the Angels on Saturday.
Jun 22 2021Lopez (2-9) took the loss versus Houston on Tuesday. He allowed two runs on five hits and two walks while striking out six in 6.1 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tuesday was just the third time this year Lopez has completed six innings. The right-hander gave up a solo home run to Myles Straw, who also had an RBI single against reliever Hunter Harvey to tack a second and decisive run onto Lopez's line. Through 15 starts, the 28-year-old has a 5.68 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 71:29 K:BB across 71.1 innings. His next start is expected to be versus Toronto this weekend.
Jun 17 2021Lopez (2-8) allowed five earned runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out three across 4.1 innings to take the loss Thursday against Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez was tagged for three home runs, two of which came in the opening inning. After maintaining a 3.68 ERA and 1.45 WHIP with 20 strikeouts in 22 innings during four-start stretch from May 21 to June 6, Lopez has surrendered 10 earned runs in nine innings of work across his last two outings. Overall, Lopez now has a poor 5.95 ERA paired with a 65:27 K:BB across 65 frames.
Jun 12 2021Lopez (2-7) took the loss against Tampa Bay on Saturday, completing 4.2 innings and allowing five runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out eight. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez tied a season high with eight strikeouts, but he otherwise posted his worst outing since a two-inning start May 15. The right-hander entered the contest with four straight appearances of at least five innings and three or fewer runs, but both streaks came to an end in the loss. Lopez's ERA jumped to 5.64, and his seven losses are tied for third-worst in the league. Lopez will try to get back into the win column in his next scheduled start, which is tentatively projected to take place at Cleveland on Thursday.
Jun 6 2021Lopez (2-6) allowed three runs on four hits and three walks while striking out two in five innings to earn the win against Cleveland on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez earned his first win since April 16 in Sunday's matchup, and he's now lasted at least five innings in each of his last four starts. The righty has now posted a 5.30 ERA and 1.43 WHIP in 56 innings across 12 starts to begin the season. He tentatively lines up to make his next start on the road against Tampa Bay on Sunday.
May 31 2021Lopez worked six innings while taking a no-decision Monday in the Orioles' 3-2 loss to the Twins in 10 innings. He gave up one run on five hits and two walks while striking out seven. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Facing off against Minnesota for the second start in a row, Lopez came away with another quality start, but he was far more sharper this time around than he was on May 26. After issuing four walks against three strikeouts in the prior outing, Lopez pumped in two thirds of his pitches for strikes Monday while yielding only one extra-base hit (a double to Josh Donaldson). Despite the better results of late, Lopez still maintains a poor 5.29 ERA for the season, and he hasn't captured a win since April 16.
May 26 2021Lopez (1-6) took the loss Wednesday at Minnesota after allowing three runs on four hits with four walks and three strikeouts across six innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old kept the Twins off the board through five frames, but he gave up a single and a walk before surrendering a two-out, three-run homer to Miguel Sano during the sixth inning. It's the third straight loss for Lopez, whose lone win of the season came April 16 at Texas. The right-hander has a 5.80 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 45:20 K:BB over 45 innings this season.
May 21 2021Lopez (1-5) gave up two earned runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out eight in five innings Friday against the Nationals. He took the loss. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This was one of Lopez's best starts of the year, and it lowered his ERA from 6.35 to 6.00. This should buy him at least one more start next week, most likely in Minnesota on Wednesday.
May 16 2021Lopez (1-4) took the loss Saturday, coughing up five runs (four earned) on six hits and two walks over two innings as the Orioles were downed 8-2 by the Yankees. He struck out four. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Four of the first five Yankee hitters reached base in the game, and Lopez served up an Aaron Judge blast in the second. The right-hander tossed 46 of 71 pitches for strikes in his shortest outing of the year. Despite a strong 34:13 K:BB through 34 innings, he'll carry a 6.35 ERA into his next start thanks to a brutal 26.7 percent HR/FB rate.
May 10 2021Lopez allowed one run on four hits and struck out five over 5.2 innings Monday night against Boston. He didn't factor into the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez certainly pitched well enough to pick up the win in this one, but he would leave in a 1-1 contest with two outs in the sixth and 71 pitches, 52 for strikes. His only blemish in the run column came in the fourth inning, surrendering a sacrifice fly to left field. Lopez has now allowed two or fewer runs in five of his last six starts, but he's struggled to work deep into ballgames, with Monday marking his longest appearance of the 2021 campaign.
May 4 2021Lopez started Tuesday's 5-2 loss to Seattle, allowing one run on three hits and two walks with four strikeouts in 4.2 innings. He did not factor into the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Customarily, Lopez pitched between four and five innings as he's done in all six of his starts this season. He ran into trouble the second time through the order, surrendering a Kyle Seager home urn in the fourth and allowing two base runners in the fifth before being removed. Until manager Brandon Hyde trusts him to go deeper into games it may be difficult for Lopez to hold value.
Apr 29 2021Lopez allowed two earned runs on four hits and two walks while striking out three across four innings Thursday against the Yankees. He did not factor into the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez exited the game with runners on first and second, but he had yet to surrender a run. However, Rougned Odor singled in two both baserunners off Adam Plutko, resulting in Lopez being charged with the runs. Lopez has had a tough start to the season, as he's managed only a 7.48 ERA with a 21:9 K:BB across 21.2 innings. He's currently projected to make his next start Tuesday at Seattle.
Apr 23 2021Lopez (1-3) allowed three runs on five hits and two walks while striking out one in four innings to take the loss against the Athletics on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez earned his first win of the season in his last outing, but he returned to the loss column against Oakland. The right-hander gave up two runs in the second inning and was removed from the contest after he allowed a solo home run to lead off the fifth inning. Lopez has now posted an 8.15 ERA and 1.42 WHIP in 17.2 innings across his first four starts of the season. He'll attempt to turn things around at home against the Yankees on Wednesday.
Apr 17 2021Lopez (1-2) picked up the win Friday, giving up two runs on two hits and a walk over five innings in a 5-2 victory over the Rangers. He struck out eight. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Both runs off the right-hander came on solo shots, but otherwise Lopez was sharp, throwing 49 of 75 pitches before exiting. Despite the strong outing and a 17:5 K:BB through 13.2 innings, he has a 8.56 ERA thanks to a 3.3 HR/9. With the O's having a couple off days coming up, it's not clear when Lopez will take the mound next.
Apr 11 2021Lopez (0-2) allowed seven runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out four over four innings in a loss to the Red Sox on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez was relatively effective by tossing two scoreless innings to begin Sunday's game, but he allowed back-to-back home runs in the top of the third inning to put him in line for the loss. The right-hander has recorded an 11.42 ERA and 1.73 WHIP in 8.2 innings through his first two starts of the season. He'll attempt to bounce back on the road against the Rangers on Friday.
Apr 5 2021Lopez (0-1) allowed four runs on three hits and three walks over 4.2 innings Monday, taking the loss against the Yankees. He struck out five. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez looked good to begin the game, allowing just one hit through three innings. He then coughed up a solo homer to Aaron Judge in the fourth before getting into more trouble in the fifth. With two outs in the inning, he walked the bases loaded and was replaced by Shawn Armstrong, who would later serve up a grand slam to Giancarlo Stanton. Lopez will look to turn things around Sunday at home against the Red Sox.
Mar 29 2021Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Lopez would start the Orioles' fourth game of the season April 5 against the Yankees in New York, Steve Melewski of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez and Dean Kremer were awarded the final two spots in Baltimore's rotation, beating out Felix Hernandez (elbow), Wade LeBlanc and Tom Eshelman for those jobs. The 28-year-old right-hander covered 19.2 innings in the Grapefruit League this spring, posting a 2.75 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and a 17:7 K:BB. Lopez's track record at the big-league level is far less impressive than his spring numbers, so he'll need to deliver some quality results in the games that count before fantasy managers can invest in him with any confidence.
Sep 25 2020Lopez (2-2) took the loss Friday, surrendering eight runs on nine hits and a walk over two-plus innings as the Orioles were dropped 10-5 by the Blue Jays. He struck out one. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander was allowed to come back out after a disastrous six-run second inning, but Toronto immediately slapped three straight singles off Lopez to drive him from the game, and only Travis Shaw getting thrown out at home prevented even more damage to Lopez's ratios. He finishes the season with a 6.69 ERA and 28:12 K:BB over 39 innings.
Sep 19 2020Lopez (2-1) was tagged with the loss Saturday against Tampa Bay, pitching six innings and allowing three runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out five. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez notched his second straight quality start in the contest, but a lack of run support led to his first loss of the campaign. The right-hander was stung by a pair of Rays home runs, the second of which -- a two-run shot off the bat of Randy Arozarena in the fifth inning -- proved to be the difference in the low-scoring affair. Lopez will carry a 5.11 ERA into his next start, currently scheduled for Friday at Toronto.
Sep 14 2020Lopez (2-0) allowed one run on five hits and two walks over seven innings Monday, striking out three batters and earning the win over Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez dominated Atlanta's lineup all night with the lone blemish coming via a solo shot by Freddie Freeman in the sixth frame. It didn't hurt that his offense tallied 14 runs of support for him. The 27-year-old righty moved to 2-0 and lowered his season ERA to 5.23. Lopez will take on the Rays at home Saturday.
Sep 13 2020Lopez will start Monday's series opener against the Braves, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After turning in a 5.02 ERA through his first three starts with Baltimore and with Alex Cobb having returned from the injured list over the weekend, Lopez looked as though he might be at risk of losing his spot in the rotation. With a doubleheader on tap Thursday versus the Rays, however, Baltimore will likely run a six-man rotation this week that will evidently include Lopez. The right-hander may need quality showing versus Atlanta to earn himself an additional start or two before the regular season concludes.
Sep 10 2020Lopez allowed five runs on six hits (two home runs) and a walk while striking out six across 4.2 innings Wednesday. He did not factor into the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Through the first three innings, the only guy on the Mets that was able to touch Lopez was Jeff McNeil who had an RBI line-drive single to right in the second followed by a two-run shot to left in the fourth. The Mets were able to eventually chase Lopez out of the game in the fifth after he served up a solo home run to Michael Conforto and walked J.D. Davis the very next batter. The 27-year-old did have a season-high six strikeouts but his ERA rose to a 6.38 and with Alex Cobb (undisclosed) set to return in a few days, Wednesday's start may have been Lopez's last for the near future.
Sep 4 2020Lopez (1-0) allowed three unearned runs on three hits and a walk while striking out two over five innings in a win in Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader versus the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While the Orioles' defense was suspect, Lopez was solid enough to limit mistakes of his own despite throwing just 44 of his 88 pitches for strikes. The 27-year-old now has a 5.59 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 13 strikeouts across 19.1 innings this season. Lopez lines up for a rematch at Yankee Stadium on Thursday if he retains his spot in the rotation.
Sep 2 2020Lopez is slated to start one half of Friday's doubleheader against the Yankees, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez joined the rotation last weekend, stepping in as a replacement for Wade LeBlanc (elbow). He worked 4.2 innings in a no-decision against the Blue Jays, giving up three runs on three hits and three walks while striking out three. He was limited to 63 pitches in that outing, but he should push up to 75-to-85-pitch range in his second start.
Aug 30 2020Lopez yielded three runs on three hits and three walks over 4.2 innings Sunday, striking out three in the loss to Toronto. He did not factor in the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez looked sharp in three scoreless innings before allowing an RBI single in the fourth. He then coughed up a pair of runs in the fifth before he was lifted from the contest. Lopez will carry a 7.53 ERA into Friday's home matchup with the Yankees.
Aug 29 2020Orioles bullpen coach Darren Holmes said Lopez would start Sunday's game against the Blue Jays, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez will get the first shot at joining the Baltimore rotation as a replacement for Wade LeBlanc, who was shut down for the season after being diagnosed with a left elbow stress reaction coming out of his start last weekend. Since being claimed off waivers from the Royals earlier this month, Lopez has made three appearances in relief for the Orioles, posting a 7.00 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 8.0 K/9 over nine innings.
Aug 17 2020Lopez worked four innings of long relief Sunday in the Orioles' 6-5 loss to the Nationals. He gave up two runs on three hits while striking out five in a no-decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After being scooped up off waivers from the Royals, Lopez was called upon for piggyback duties in his team debut. With starter John Means being pulled after 34 pitches as part of a pre-determined plan to build up his arm slowly following his return from the bereavement list and COVID-19 injured list, Lopez entered the game with two outs in the first inning and runners on first and second. Lopez inducing an inning-ending groundout that allowed the Orioles to escape trailing by only three runs, and he pitched effectively for another 3.2 innings to keep his team competitive. Per Joe Trezza of MLB.com, Means' pitch count is expected to climb up to around 50 in his next scheduled start, so Lopez or Thomas Eshelman could be called on to piggyback the lefty in Friday's game against the Red Sox.
Aug 15 2020Lopez (undisclosed) was activated from the 10-day injured list Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez made one appearance for the Royals this season before being put on the bereavement list and then being designated for assignment upon his reinstatement to the ballclub. He was quickly claimed off the waivers by the Orioles and now will look to assume a role in the bullpen. Lopez posted a 6.33 ERA in 2019 while striking out 109 batters in 123.2 innings and will likely pitch in middle relief.
Aug 12 2020The Orioles are hoping to add Lopez (undisclosed) to their roster soon, Joe Trezza of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez is still going through COVID-19 intake screening, but it sounds like the right-hander could be cleared to rejoin the Orioles later in the week if all goes well. Prior to being claimed off waivers, Lopez made one appearance for the Royals and allowed two runs on three hits while recording just two outs.
Aug 10 2020Lopez was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday for an undisclosed reason, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Orioles claimed Lopez off waivers from the Royals on Sunday, and it's unclear why he was placed on the 10-day injured list. He could simply need time to clear intake testing amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Lopez gave up two runs on three hits and no walks while recording just two outs in his only relief appearance this season.
Aug 9 2020The Orioles claimed Lopez off waivers from the Royals on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old was a prospect of some repute while coming up through the Brewers' system, but he never developed as the Royals hoped when the team acquired him in the July 2018 trade that sent Mike Moustakas to the Brewers. Over parts of three seasons in Kansas City, Lopez failed to blossom as a starter or reliever, posting a collective 6.12 ERA and 10.9 K-BB% over 175 innings. The Orioles are evidently hoping that a change of scenery can help jump start Lopez's career. Since he has no minor-league options remaining, Lopez should join the active roster right away, likely slotting into a bullpen role.
Aug 7 2020Lopez was reinstated from the bereavement list Friday and was designated for assignment by the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez made one appearance this season before being placed on the bereavement list July 31, and he won't end up rejoining the big-league club. The 27-year-old had a 6.33 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 109:42 K:BB over 123.2 innings last season.
Jul 31 2020Lopez was placed on the bereavement list Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez had made one appearance out of the bullpen to begin the season, but he'll now miss several days while on the bereavement list. The right-hander allowed two runs on three hits while recording two outs in his one relief appearance so far this year.
Mar 25 2020Lopez appeared ticketed for a swingman role when camp was suspended, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flanagan suggests that Lopez would have opened the year as a long reliever while staying stretched out so that he could enter the rotation as needed. Prospect Brady Singer had emerged as a dark horse candidate to win the fifth starter's spot. Lopez had a 4.22 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 12:2 K:BB in 10.2 innings this spring.
Feb 20 2020Manager Mike Matheny said that Lopez is in line to start Friday's Cactus League opener against the Rangers, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez will get his first opportunity to stake a claim to an Opening Day rotation spot after he flitted back and forth between starting and relief duty during a mostly turbulent 2019 season. He was similarly ineffective in both capacities, posting a 6.57 ERA and .374 wOBA across 86.1 innings as a starter and a 5.79 ERA and .327 wOBA over 37.1 innings out of the bullpen. Securing a starting role would enhance Lopez's fantasy appeal, but he'll merely be an AL-only consideration until he delivers better results at the big-league level.
Sep 30 2019Lopez did not factor in the decision against Minnesota on Sunday, completing six innings and giving up four runs on six hits and no walks while striking out three. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez did a good job in limiting Minnesota to six baserunners but couldn't keep the ball in the park as all four runs scored against him came via the long ball. The 26-year-old shifted between the bullpen and a starting role in a disappointing season, concluding the campaign with a 4-9 record along with a 6.33 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 109:42 K:BB across 123.2 innings.
Sep 30 2019Lopez did not factor in the decision against Minnesota on Sunday, completing six innings and giving up four runs on six hits and no walks while striking out three.
Sep 22 2019Lopez (4-9) allowed seven runs on eight hits with one walk and zero strikeouts across 2.1 innings while taking a loss against the Twins on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old took a loss in a quality start during his last outing, but there wasn't much quality in his appearance Sunday. Lopez tied a season high with eight hits allowed and didn't record a strikeout for the first time since throwing only one-third of an inning on July 29. He is 4-9 with a 6.35 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 106 strikeouts in 117.2 innings this season. Lopez will end the season with another appearance against the Twins at home Sunday.
Sep 17 2019Lopez (4-8) was tagged with the loss against Oakland on Tuesday, pitching six innings and allowing two runs on four hits and one walk while striking out four. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez cruised through six scoreless innings before surrendering a pair of runs in the seventh, leading to his eighth loss. Despite the disappointing outcome, the outing continued a streak of solid September starts in which Lopez has given up only four earned runs over 17.1 innings. The 26-year-old will try to get back into the win column when he heads to Minnesota on Sunday to make his next scheduled start.
Sep 12 2019Lopez (4-7) allowed three runs (two earned) on eight hits and two walks while striking out two across 5.1 innings to earn the win Thursday against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez was in trouble throughout his start, allowing multiple baserunners in four of the six innings he pitched. However, he managed to work out of danger and has now allowed only two earned across his last two starts -- spanning 11.1 frames. Still, for the season he owns a 6.09 ERA and 1.48 WHIP across 109.1 innings. He's scheduled to take the ball next Tuesday at Oakland.
Sep 6 2019Lopez improved to 3-7 on the season after throwing six shutout innings Friday against the Marlins, striking out five while allowing four hits. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was a smooth outing throughout the day for Lopez, as he only once allowed a Marlin to reach scoring position. The 26-year-old was able to lower his ERA to a still-poor 6.23, and the performance was likely strong enough to earn him another start, which will likely come Thursday against the White Sox.
Sep 4 2019Lopez is listed as the Royals' probable pitcher for Friday's series opener in Miami. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the Royals moving Eric Skoglund to relief last week, Lopez will stick around as the team's fifth starter and pick up a second turn through the rotation. Lopez draws a favorable matchup against a lowly Marlins squad in a pitcher-friendly venue in Miami, but that may not be enough to make him a comfortable streaming option. He failed to reach the fifth inning Saturday versus a similarly weak opponent in the Orioles, giving up four runs on four hits and two walks.
Sep 1 2019Lopez didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 7-5 win over the Orioles, giving up four runs on four hits and two walks over 4.2 innings while striking out six.
Aug 28 2019Lopez will start Saturday against the Orioles, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.
Aug 26 2019Lopez struck out two in a perfect 10th inning en route to securing a save Sunday in the Royals' 9-8 win over the Indians.
Aug 20 2019Lopez (2-7) picked up the win Monday, allowing one run on two hits and two walks over five innings while striking out two in a 5-4 victory over the Orioles.
Aug 16 2019Lopez is listed as the Royals' probable starter for Monday's game against the Orioles, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.
Aug 8 2019Lopez lasted just 1.1 innings in a no-decision against the Tigers on Thursday, giving up five earned runs on two hits, striking out two and walking three as the Royals
Aug 6 2019Lopez is the leading candidate to make a spot start or two while Danny Duffy (hamstring) remains on the injured list, Joel Goldberg of Fox Sports Kansas City reports.
Jun 10 2019Lopez has made two appearances since joining the Kansas City bullpen May 29, giving up five runs on eight hits and two walks over seven innings while striking out nine.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
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May 25 2019Lopez (0-6) took the loss in Game 2 of Saturday's doubeheader against the Yankees by allowing five runs on six hits over one inning. He struck out one and walked one.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
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May 16 2019Lopez (0-5) took the loss Wednesday as the Royals fell 6-1 to the Rangers, giving up five runs on seven hits and two walks over 5.2 innings while striking out seven.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 8 2019Lopez (0-4) gave up six runs on six hits and three walks while striking out two through 2.1 innings in a loss to the Astros on Wednesday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 23 2018Lopez was called up to Milwaukee on Monday.Lopez will take the roster spot of Brent Suter, who was placed on the disabled list with a torn UCL. Lopez has a 3.24 ERA in 16.2 innings for the Brewers this season. He'll likely fill a low-leverage relief role.
Jul 7 2018Lopez was called up from Triple-A Colorado Springs on Saturday.Lopez will add a little extra depth to the Brewers' bullpen after taking the place of Nate Orf on the active roster. Over seven appearances in the big leagues this season, he's posted a 3.65 ERA and 1.78 WHIP.
Jul 7 2018Lopez was called up from Triple-A Colorado Springs on Saturday.Lopez will add a little extra depth to the Brewers' bullpen after taking the place of Nate Orf on the active roster. Over seven appearances in the big leagues this season, he's posted a 3.65 ERA and 1.78 WHIP.
Jun 12 2018Lopez was promoted to the majors Tuesday.Lopez will take the bullpen spot that formerly belonged to Matt Albers, with the veteran hitting the disabled list with a shoulder issue. Previously for the Brewers this season, Lopez pitched 10.1 innings with a 4.35 ERA and an 8:6 K:BB. He'll fill a low-leverage role for Milwaukee.
May 25 2018Lopez was sent to Triple-A Colorado Springs on Friday, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.Lopez will head back to the minors after appearing in six games for the Brewers, posting a 4.35 ERA and 1.65 WHIP with eight strikeouts and six walks across 10.1 innings. Adrian Houser was recalled from Triple-A to replace the 25-year-old right-hander.
May 12 2018Lopez was recalled from Triple-A Colorado Springs on Saturday.Lopez will take Alec Asher's spot on the roster and in the bullpen. The 25-year-old owns a 5.14 ERA and 5:4 K:BB through seven major-league innings this season, so he'll likely stick to lower-leverage situations during his time with the big club.
May 4 2018Lopez was recalled from Triple-A Colorado Springs on Friday.Lopez will come up to the big leagues for the second time this season to provide a fresh bullpen arm. The former pitching prospect made one appearance in his last cup of coffee with Milwaukee, logging three innings of one-run ball. He'll take Zach Davies' (shoulder) spot on the active roster.
Apr 17 2018Lopez was optioned to Triple-A Colorado Springs on Tuesday, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.Lopez came up to the big leagues to offer bullpen help, and he held his own in the majors. He gave up a run in a three-inning appearance Monday, striking out two and walking three. Now that he's unavailable to pitch for the next few days, he made for an obvious choice to send to the minors to make room for Christian Yelich to return from the disabled list. Lopez could be back in the majors soon, however, given his ability to throw multiple innings and relative experience in the big leagues.
Apr 11 2018The Brewers recalled Lopez from Triple-A Colorado Springs on Wednesday.Lopez will give the Brewers some length out of the bullpen after Milwaukee relievers combined to cover 10 frames in extra-inning affairs the past two days. A former top starting pitching prospect in the organization, Lopez has since been converted to a full-time bullpen role after faltering in the high minors over the last two seasons. He's unlikely to be in line for an extended stay with the big club.
Mar 9 2018Lopez will pitch out of the bullpen for Triple-A Colorado Springs this season, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.Lopez transitioned from the rotation to the bullpen for Double-A Biloxi in the middle of the 2017 season, but reportedly entered spring camp with the opportunity to work as a starter. That decision was under discussion throughout the first couple weeks of camp and now it's become apparent that he will remain a reliever for the foreseeable future. During 39 appearances with Biloxi last year, he posted a 4.30 ERA and 1.25 WHIP over 104.2 innings.
Feb 21 2018Lopez may remain in the bullpen this season, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.It was previously reported that Lopez would return to starting this season, but new reports suggest that he may remain in the pen. He was moved to the bullpen at Double-A Biloxi in the middle of last season. The move was somewhat successful, as his 3.62 ERA as a reliever was nearly a run lower than the 4.61 ERA he posted as a starter, though his strikeout rate was actually higher as a starter (9.9 K/9) than as a reliever (7.7 K/9).
Feb 20 2018Lopez will return to starting in 2018, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.Lopez had moved from the rotation to the bullpen last season at Double-A Biloxi, finishing the year with 13 starts and a further 26 appearances out of the pen. He spent the winter starting games in the Dominican Winter League. The 25-year-old has made brief appearances at the big-league level in two of the last three seasons, starting two games in 2015 and appearing once out of the bullpen last season.
Jun 29 2017Lopez was called up from Double-A Biloxi on Thursday.With Chase Anderson (oblique) headed to the disabled list, Lopez was promoted to the Brewers to offer an extra arm out of the bullpen while the team figures out who will replace Anderson in the rotation. The 24-year-old was recently shifted to a bullpen role after struggling as a starter for the Shuckers, and he has posted three scoreless innings of relief since making the move.
Apr 4 2017Lopez was assigned to Double-A Biloxi on Tuesday, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Tom Haudricourt reports.There was some suspicion that the Brewers might go this route with Lopez, who was utterly traumatized at Triple-A Colorado Springs last season (6.81 ERA, 1.97 WHIP), but had a bit more success after getting demoted to Double-A (3.97 ERA, 1.35 WHIP). His breaking ball wasn't breaking in the harsh conditions at Colorado Springs, and his confidence was shot, so the Brewers are focused on avoiding a similar disaster this season. Lopez could skip Triple-A entirely if he is pitching well at Double-A this season, and is a candidate to join the big league rotation this summer.
Mar 13 2017Lopez was optioned to minor-league camp Monday.Lopez was ineffective this spring with the Brewers, allowing seven earned runs in 2.1 innings (27.00 ERA) over two appearances, but he did give up just one earned run and struck out five batters in his most recent appearance, which came with Puerto Rico in the WBC. Lopez had a trying 2016 season, finishing with a 5.78 ERA over 25 outings, which hurt his prospect status a bit. However, he is still just 24 and was far better the previous year (2.26 ERA over 24 minor-league starts) and remains a potential starter for the Brewers at some point this season or next.
Jul 26 2016Lopez was transferred from Triple-A Colorado Springs to Double-A Biloxi on Tuesday, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.Lopez has had a rough season both in the thin air of Colorado Springs and on the road, so the Brewers decided to move him down a level in hopes of getting him back on track. Lopez made his major league debut last season, and if he rebounds as the Brewers hope, he could get another shot with the big club before the current campaign comes to a close.
May 11 2015Lopez is 3-2 with a 2.70 ERA and 27:14 K:BB ratio in 30 innings over six starts with Double-A Biloxi.Lopez's walk numbers aren't pretty, but six of those came in three innings in his first start of the season, and he walked just one batter over his last 12 innings. He has been brilliant otherwise, limiting opposing hitters to just 21 hits, a .194 batting average, and one home run -- which also came in his first start. The Brewers don't have much in terms of starting pitching options at the Triple-A level, so Lopez could garner consideration if the team needs to bring up a starter from the minors.
Apr 24 2013Lopez was placed on the 7-Day DL in Low-A Wisconsin, according to Andrew GrumanLopez got off to a nightmare start in Low-A with a 29.08 ERA through two starts. The 20-year-old right hander still has time to redeem his value as a prospect, but it will be interested to see where the Brewers place him when he is ready to go.