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Jun 29 2025Lopez went 1-for-4 with a walk, two RBI, one stolen base and one run scored in Sunday's 6-4 win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez got a rare look at leadoff while Xavier Edwards rested for Sunday's game. Lopez has certainly earned the opportunity to fill in atop the lineup -- he's hit safely in his last 10 games, going 17-for-41 (.415) with 15 RBI in that span. The infielder has lifted his batting average from .230 to .260 during the streak, and he's added a .723 OPS, eight home runs, 40 RBI, 36 runs scored and nine steals over 67 contests this season.
Jun 27 2025Lopez went 3-for-5 with a two-run home run, a double, an additional RBI and two total runs scored in Friday's 9-8 win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez has five multi-hit efforts during his eight-game hitting streak, during which he has gone 15-for-32 (.469) The infielder's homer Friday was his first since June 9 versus the Pirates, and this was his first game with multiple extra-base hits all season. The 26-year-old's surge has him up to a .261/.332/.386 slash line with a career-high seven homers as well as 35 RBI, 33 runs scored, nine doubles and eight stolen bases over 65 contests in 2025.
Jun 26 2025Lopez went 3-for-4 with a walk, a double, a run scored and three RBI in Wednesday's extra-inning win over the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old infielder came through with one of the game's biggest hits, bringing home Nick Fortes in the top of the 10th inning to break open a 4-4 tie and spark a four-run rally for the Marlins. Lopez has been locked in at the plate of late, slashing .347/.389/.367 over the last 12 games with five runs, seven RBI and a steal, but Wednesday's double was his first extra-base hit of any kind since June 9.
Jun 9 2025Lopez went 1-for-3 with a walk, an RBI and a stolen base in Sunday's loss to the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old has swiped a bag in back-to-back games, giving him seven on the season in 10 attempts. Lopez has picked up the pace at the plate over the last few weeks, slashing .255/.333/.412 over the last 14 contests with two homers, four steals, six runs and eight RBI.
May 28 2025Lopez went 3-for-5 with a three-run home run in Wednesday's 10-8 win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez tied the game at 6-6 with a three-run homer in the fifth inning. It was the 26-year-old's first multi-hit effort since April 29, though he is currently riding a modest five-game hit streak. On the season, he's hitting .239 with four home runs, 18 RBI, 19 runs scored and five steals across 156 plate appearances.
May 27 2025Lopez is not in the Marlins' starting lineup against the Padres on Tuesday, Kevin Barral of FishonFirst.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez will begin Tuesday's game in the dugout while Ronny Simon starts at second base and bats seventh. Lopez has gone 5-for-26 with two steals, one home run and four RBI in seven games since being activated from the 10-day injured list May 18.
May 25 2025Lopez went 1-for-4 with a steal and a run scored in Sunday's 3-0 victory over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old drew his fourth consecutive start at shortstop and stole second off Los Angeles starter Kyle Hendricks in the fourth. After popping a homer in his return from an ankle injury May 18, Lopez has been cold, batting .167 (3-for-18) across five games, though he has notched a pair of steals. Through 145 total plate appearances, Lopez is slashing .221/.297/.328 with three homers, 18 runs scored and 15 RBI while going 5-for-7 on steal attempts.
May 24 2025Lopez went 1-for-3 with two walks, one stolen base and one run scored in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez has reached base safely in all five contests since he returned from an ankle injury. He's gone 3-for-18 (.167) with four walks, a home run and four RBI in that span. The infielder is up to a .220/.298/.331 slash line with three homers, 15 RBI, 17 runs scored and four steals across 35 contests. He's splitting time between second base and shortstop as part of a middle-infield mix that also includes Javier Sanoja and Ronny Simon, with all three players competing regularly for two spots.
May 20 2025Lopez is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez started the past two games after being reinstated from the injured list Sunday and went 2-for-8 with a homer and four RBI. He'll receive a breather for Tuesday's contest while Ronny Simon gets the starting nod at second base.
May 18 2025Lopez went 1-for-4 with a three-run homer in Sunday's 5-1 victory over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old made his first appearance since May 2 after being activated from the injured list for an ankle injury before the contest. Lopez blasted a 401-foot home run off Tampa Bay starter Shane Baz in the fourth inning to give Miami a 3-1 lead. Lopez is now slashing .230/.293/.354 with three homers and steals apiece through 123 plate appearances. He appears set to re-establish his role as the Marlins' everyday second baseman.
May 17 2025Lopez (ankle) has rejoined the Marlins in Miami, Daniel Alvarez-Montes of ElExtraBase.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez has been sidelined since May 4 with a sprained right ankle and appeared in one rehab game Friday with Triple-A Jacksonville. He isn't yet activated, though he may return to the lineup Sunday.
May 4 2025Lopez (ankle) said after Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Athletics that he expects to miss around 2-to-3 weeks, Daniel Alvarez-Montes of ElExtraBase.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miami placed Lopez on the injured list prior to Sunday's game after he sprained his right ankle while stretching prior to Friday's 6-1 loss. Javier Sanoja has started at second base in both of the last two games and should serve as the primary option at the position in Lopez's absence, though Ronny Simon and Connor Norby could also be factors.
May 3 2025Lopez is dealing with a Grade 2 right ankle sprain, Craig Mish of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez felt discomfort in the ankle Friday and was seen wearing a walking boot Saturday. After receiving test results, the second baseman has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 sprain. Per Mish, Lopez could be headed for a stint on the injured list.
May 2 2025Lopez was removed from Friday's game against the Athletics due to right ankle discomfort, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez left the game in the second inning before making a plate appearance. It's currently unknown if he's dealing with any structural damage, but the Marlins should provide an update once they take a closer look at him.
Apr 9 2025Lopez is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the first day off this season for Lopez, who is in a mini 1-for-15 slump at the dish. Javier Sanoja will start at second base and bat ninth as the Marlins look to avoid the sweep.
Apr 1 2025Lopez went 3-for-5 with a home run and two RBI in Monday's loss to the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The second baseman gave the Marlins an early lead when he touched up David Peterson for a solo shot in the first inning. It was Lopez's second homer in five games after he hit only six in 117 contests last season, and he's come out of the gates flying with a .400 (8-for-20) batting average. Lopez never flashed much pop in the minors, but at 26 years old, he could be maturing into some extra power.
Mar 29 2025Lopez went 3-for-5 with a walk, one RBI, one run scored and a stolen base in Saturday's 5-4 extra-innings win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez stole his first base of the season in the second inning and later scored the game-winning run in the 12th frame. While the Marlins' lineup may not generate much excitement, the 26-year-old has tallied five hits with a homer, four RBI, three runs scored and a steal across the season's first three games.
Mar 28 2025Lopez went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer and walk in a 4-3 loss to the Pirates on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With his team trailing 4-1 in the bottom of the ninth inning, Lopez gave the Marlins new life with a two-run shot to narrow the gap. The 26-year-old is not known as a power threat with just seven home runs at the major-league level over 419 at-bats, but he enjoyed a solid .270 batting average in 2024 and plays strong defense, so he should be a fixture in the Miami lineup.
Mar 12 2025Lopez went 2-for-3 with two home runs and three RBI in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The second baseman touched up Erick Fedde for a two-run homer in the fourth inning before taking Roddery Munoz deep for a solo shot in the sixth. The blasts were Lopez's first extra-base hits this spring, and the 26-year-old didn't display much power in the minors, so it's unlikely this performance was a sign of things to come. His primary fantasy appeal will come on the basepaths -- Lopez swiped 20 bags in 24 attempts over 117 regular-season games in 2024 while slashing .270/.313/.377.
Sep 28 2024Lopez isn't in the Marlins' lineup for Saturday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Although Lopez has gone 8-for-18 and scored five runs during his five-game hitting streak, the Marlins will sit him down Saturday while Javier Sanoja picks up a start at the keystone.
Sep 22 2024Lopez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez will hit the bench for the first time since Aug. 3, with his move to the bench coming after he saw his seven-game hitting streak come to an end with an 0-for-4 showing in Saturday's 6-2 loss. Vidal Brujan will fill in for Lopez at the keystone.
Aug 30 2024Lopez went 3-for-4 with a walk, two doubles and a run scored in Thursday's win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Marlins took advantage of their last game in Coors Field for the season with am 18-hit, 12-run barrage, and Lopez carved out his share of the production. The 25-year-old infielder has hit safely in five straight games and 12 of the last 13, slashing .362/.444/.532 over the latter stretch with six doubles, a triple, two steals, five runs and seven RBI.
Aug 3 2024Lopez isn't in the Marlins' lineup Saturday against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 1-for-4 with a stolen base during Friday's loss, Lopez will give way to Vidal Brujan at second base.
Jul 31 2024Lopez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though he's checking out of the lineup after starting both of the past two games, Lopez's short-term playing-time outlook has been aided by the Marlins' decision to demote trade-deadline pickup Connor Norby to Triple-A Jacksonville following his acquisition from the Orioles. Norby looked like a candidate to serve as Miami's everyday second baseman and should get the opportunity to do so later on this season, but for now, Lopez will likely remain the main option at the position.
Jul 27 2024Lopez is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez has started eight consecutive games since being activated from the injured list July 19 and will get a breather Saturday. In his place, Vidal Burjan will bat eighth and play second base.
Jul 20 2024Lopez went 1-for-3 with a walk, a double, two runs scored and a stolen base in Friday's 6-4 win over the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 25-year-old infielder had been sidelined since June 30 with lower-back inflammation, but Lopez looked fully recovered in his return to the lineup. He got the start at second base Friday and batted fifth, and Lopez will likely remain at the keystone the rest of the year as the Marlins let him settle in next to shortstop Xavier Edwards as their potential double-play combo of the present and future.
Jul 19 2024The Marlins activated Lopez (back) from the 10-day injured list Friday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez has missed much of July with a back injury but is ready to roll after playing a few rehab games. He is starting at second base and batting fifth for the Marlins in Friday's series opener versus the Mets.
Jul 18 2024Lopez (back) began a rehab assignment last weekend at Triple-A Jacksonville, appearing in three games while going 2-for-12 with a double and a run scored. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez hasn't moved his rehab assignment to the rookie-level Florida Complex League while all of the Marlins' full-season affiliates are in the midst of their All-Star break, but so long as he didn't experience any setbacks with his back this past weekend, he could be ready to return from the 10-day injured list when Miami opens its second-half schedule Friday versus the Mets. Before being placed on the shelf July 4 with lower-back inflammation, Lopez slashed .252/.279/.350 with three home runs and six stolen bases across 174 plate appearances. Lopez could take back primary starting duties at second base from Vidal Brujan once he's activated.
Jul 4 2024The Marlins placed Lopez on the 10-day injured list Thursday due to lower-back inflammation, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 25-year-old was held out of the lineup the past two days and will now take at least another week to get healthy on the injured list. Jonah Bride was called up in a corresponding move, and he could see time at second base along with Vidal Brujan while Lopez is sidelined.
Jul 3 2024Lopez (undisclosed) is out of the starting nine for Wednesday's game against Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez was scratched from Tuesday's contest for unspecified reasons and will remain on the bench for Wednesday's contest. Instead, Vidal Brujan will bat seventh and fill the keystone.
Jul 2 2024Lopez was scratched from the lineup for Tuesday's game against Boston for unspecified reasons. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez was initially slated to play second base and bat sixth Tuesday but was removed from the lineup for unknown reasons. Vidal Brujan will slide to second base while Emmanuel Rivera enters the lineup at third.
Jun 26 2024Lopez went 2-for-4 with a double, a run scored and a stolen base in Tuesday's win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 25-year-old infielder ripped a one-out double in the seventh inning and came around to score the Marlins' first run of the night in a 2-1 victory. Lopez has slowed down at the plate in June, slashing .203/.224/.250 with three doubles, two steals, four RBI and five runs in 18 games, but he continues to hold down the starting job at second base.
Jun 19 2024Lopez will start at second base and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The initial lineup the Marlins released for Wednesday's series finale called for Lopez to get the day off, but he'll end up sticking in the lineup while Jazz Chisholm heads to the bench after getting scratched with a hamstring injury. Lopez went 0-for-8 with two runs and a walk while starting at the keystone in the first two games of the series.
Jun 15 2024Lopez is not in the lineup for Saturday's game versus the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez has been operating as the Marlins' primary second baseman, but his production has slowed in June with just a .477 OPS. He'll get a day off to regroup while Vidal Brujan handles the keystone.
Jun 12 2024Lopez went 1-for-4 with a run scored and a stolen base in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Batting sixth in his return from paternity leave, Lopez created an insurance run for the Marlins in the ninth inning nearly on his own -- he led off the frame with a single, stole second, took third on Francisco Alvarez's throwing error then scored on a sacrifice fly. Lopez extended his hitting streak to seven games in the process. Since taking over the starting job at second base in early May, he's slashing .296/.322/.395 over 24 contests with two homers, four steals, seven runs and 16 RBI.
Jun 10 2024The Marlins activated Lopez (personal) from the paternity list Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez was away from the club for a few days while welcoming a new addition to his family. He had been operating as the Marlins' primary second baseman prior to going on paternity leave and should regain that role.
Jun 7 2024The Marlins placed Lopez on the paternity list Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez will step away from the Marlins for a few days to be with his growing family. Vidal Brujan will receive the start at second base Friday for the Marlins.
Jun 1 2024Lopez went 3-for-4 with a stolen base in Friday's 8-2 win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 25-year-old has five hits in the last two games as he solidifies his hold on the starting job at second base for the Marlins. Lopez isn't supplying any power right now, however -- while he's batting .325 (13-for-40) over his last 11 games with three steals, three runs and eight RBI, his last extra-base hit was a double May 18.
May 30 2024Lopez went 2-for-4 with a walk, two runs scored, an RBI and a stolen base in Wednesday's win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 25-year-old infielder has seized the starting job at second base in the wake of the Luis Arraez trade. Through 30 games in the majors this season, Lopez is slashing a solid .273/.313/.429 with three homers, three steals, 11 runs and 15 RBI, and Statcast has graded him in the 89th percentile for outs above average on the defensive side of the ball. Given his career .288/.354/.401 line over nearly 1,000 plate appearances at Triple-A, this level of production seems very sustainable for Lopez, and he could even get more aggressive on the basepaths -- he's stolen 42 bags in 53 attempts at Triple-A.
May 26 2024Lopez is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez will sit Sunday after starting in the first two games of the series, going 2-for-7 with two RBI. Vidal Brujan will start at second base and bat eighth against Arizona southpaw Blake Walston.
May 22 2024Lopez will start at second base and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez will stick in the lineup for the 11th game in a row, with his starting assignments Tuesday and Wednesday being especially notable in light of Tim Anderson's return from the injured list earlier in the week. Vidal Brujan has been on the bench for both games since Anderson stepped back in as the Marlins' everyday shortstop, signaling that manager Skip Schumaker is content to stick with Lopez at the keystone while the 25-year-old is wielding a hot bat. Through 16 games thus far in May, Lopez is slashing .310/.362/.524 with two home runs, two stolen bases, 10 RBI and six runs.
May 21 2024Lopez went 1-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base in Monday's extra-inning win over the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Making another start at second base, Lopez continued a strong stretch that has seen him slash .306/.350/.528 over the last 11 games with two homers, a steal, four runs and eight RBI. The 25-year-old has been forming an effective double-play duo with Vidal Brujan of late, but with Tim Anderson (back) poised to come off the IL, it's not clear how the Marlins will divvy up playing time at the middle-infield spots between the three players. Lopez has played well enough to remain in a significant role, however.
May 13 2024Lopez went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run Monday against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez took advantage of his third-straight start in place of Tim Anderson by collecting his fourth hit and second homer during that short stretch of games. Lopez has played 17 games this season totaling 32 at-bats, hitting .313 with three homers, six RBI, eight runs and a steal. Lopez has displayed a nice hit tool throughout his seven-year rise through the minors, topping .300 in three separate seasons, but the recent power surge is not consistent with his expected profile.
Apr 15 2024Lopez was recalled from Triple-A Jacksonville on Monday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez earned a promotion after 15-for-26 with two home runs at Jacksonville. He's starting at third base Monday against the Giants but should ultimately settle into a utility role.
Apr 4 2024The Marlins claimed Lopez off waivers from the Giants on Thursday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez was DFA'd by the Giants on Monday in order to make room for Nick Avila, but he will retain a 40-man roster spot as he joins the Marlins organization. The 25-year-old spent all of last season with the Blue Jays' Triple-A affiliate, slashing .258/.313/.343 across 346 plate appearances. However, his ability to play nearly every position in the field could make him a candidate to appear for the Marlins at some point during the season.
Apr 2 2024Lopez was designated for assignment by the Giants on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Giants needed to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for Nick Avila. It's the second time since February that Lopez has been designated for assignment, as it previously happened with the Blue Jays before he was traded to San Francisco. There could be interest on waivers due to his versatility.
Mar 19 2024The Giants optioned Lopez to Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Giants acquired Lopez from Toronto during the offseason, and he will return to the minors to begin the season after going 5-for-21 with a homer and nine RBI during the spring. Lopez has three hits in five career MLB plate appearances, though he will have to prove he can perform consistently in Triple-A before he can secure a big-league role.
Feb 13 2024Lopez was acquired by the Giants from the Blue Jays on Tuesday in exchange for cash considerations. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays on Friday, and the Giants opted to acquired him via trade rather than risk losing out on a waiver claim. The 25-year-old utility player has just eight big-league games under his belt and struggled offensively at the Triple-A level last season with a .258/.313/.343 slash line in 84 contests.
Feb 9 2024Lopez was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays on Friday, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A spot on the 40-man roster was needed for Yariel Rodriguez, whose signing finally became official. Lopez saw spot action with the Blue Jays in 2021 and 2022 but spent all of 2023 at Triple-A Buffalo, posting a .656 OPS in 84 contests. The 25-year-old's bat is a little light, but he's young and can play all over the field, so there might be interest on waivers.
Nov 6 2023Lopez (oblique) was activated from the 60-day injured list Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This is a procedural move for the Blue Jays after Lopez finished the 2023 season on the injured list due to a left oblique strain. He'll be ready to roll for the start of spring training.
Aug 1 2023The Blue Jays recalled Lopez from Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday and placed him on the 60-day injured list with a left oblique strain, Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez last played at Triple-A on July 22 and is thus technically eligible for activation in late September, but he'll most likely remain on the IL for the rest of the season. Assuming that's the case, Lopez will wrap up the 2023 campaign with a .251/.307/.330 slash line and 31 RBI across 330 plate appearances with Buffalo. His move to the 60-day IL clears a spot on the 40-man roster for right-hander Hyun Jin Ryu (elbow), who was activated off the 60-day IL on Tuesday ahead of his scheduled start against the Orioles.
May 23 2023Lopez was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo by the Blue Jays on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez's stint in the big leagues lasted all of one day and he didn't make an appearance. Ernie Clement has taken his spot on the roster.
May 22 2023Lopez was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo by the Blue Jays on Monday, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez will provide some infield depth while Santiago Espinal (hamstring) is out. He has managed just a .533 OPS with Buffalo this season.
Mar 20 2023Lopez (groin) could return to Grapefruit League play as soon as Wednesday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez suffered a left groin injury while playing for Team Canada in the World Baseball Classic, but he was able to go through a full workout -- including running the bases -- Monday without issue. The utility player is aiming for a spot on Toronto's Opening Day roster.
Mar 17 2023Lopez is considered day-to-day due to left groin soreness, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez picked up the injury while playing for Team Canada in the World Baseball Classic. He'll be given a couple days off before being re-evaluated. Lopez is competing for a reserve role with the Blue Jays.
Mar 6 2023Lopez is projected to secure the final spot on the Blue Jays' bench for Opening Day, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toronto already has plenty of versatility on the infield with Santiago Espinal and Cavan Biggio all but locked into roster spots, but Lopez would provide added flexibility. The 24-year-old has only 11 big-league plate appearances over the last two seasons, but he slashed .297/.378/.415 through 91 games with Triple-A Buffalo in 2022 while playing second base, shortstop, center field and left field, and he's stolen double-digit bases in each of the last four minor-league campaigns. Lopez isn't hurting his chances of breaking camp on the 26-man roster either, going 7-for-15 to begin his spring with a 2:2 BB:K.
Oct 7 2022Lopez did not make the Blue Jays' 26-man wild-card roster, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez is not on the postseason roster after he went 5-for-8 with three RBI in Wednesday's doubleheader against the Orioles. His absence from the wild-card roster is not surprising considering he only appeared in eight games with the Blue Jays this season.
Sep 22 2022Lopez was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez has spent the last week and a half in the minors but will rejoin the big-league club after Santiago Espinal (oblique) was placed on the 10-day injured list. Lopez has slashed .297/.378/.415 with three homers, 53 runs, 34 RBI and 14 stolen bases over 91 Triple-A games this year, but he hasn't yet appeared in a big-league game.
Sep 11 2022Lopez was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez was recalled Friday to give the Blue Jays another hitter with Teoscar Hernandez away from the team, but he will head back to Buffalo with Hernandez returning to action Sunday.
Sep 9 2022Lopez was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez spent the last month in the minors but will rejoin the Blue Jays ahead of Friday's series opener against the Rangers since Lourdes Gurriel (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list. Lopez didn't log any at-bats during stints in the big leagues earlier in the year, but he's slashed .302/.379/.433 with three homers, 48 runs, 33 RBI and 14 stolen bases over 83 Triple-A games in 2022.
Aug 9 2022Lopez was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez will head back to Triple-A after being recalled Saturday, failing to draw an at-bat before being sent down. The move was made to clear a roster spot for Jackie Bradley, who was signed Tuesday.
Aug 6 2022Lopez was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez had been on the taxi squad and was officially added ahead of Saturday's game, replacing George Springer (elbow) on the roster. While Lopez does not pack a big offensive punch, he can help out all across the diamond, at least until the Blue Jays need to swap him out for a fresh bullpen arm.
Jun 25 2022Lopez was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez spent a week on the major-league roster but failed to make any plate appearances during his time with the Blue Jays. He'll head back to Buffalo after Zack Collins was recalled Saturday. Lopez has appeared in 35 games at the Triple-A level this year and has hit .225 with a homer, 14 runs, 14 RBI and four stolen bases.
Jun 17 2022Lopez was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo on Friday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 23-year-old hit .225 with a homer, 14 runs, 14 RBI and four stolen bases over 35 games in Buffalo to begin the season, and he'll join the major-league club to provide additional infield depth while Bo Bichette (foot) is banged up. Lopez appeared in just one game for the Blue Jays last year.
May 4 2022Lopez (oblique) was activated from the 7-day injured list at Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday, Mitch Bannon of SI.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez opened the Triple-A campaign on the shelf with the oblique injury but has now joined Buffalo after a five-game rehab assignment with Single-A Dunedin. He had a .289/.347/.405 slash line with two home runs, 25 RBI, 36 runs and 15 stolen bases in 43 games at the Triple-A level last season, and he could be in the mix for a big-league promotion should the Blue Jays require infield depth later in the year.
Mar 28 2022The Blue Jays optioned Lopez to their minor-league camp Monday, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez was one of 15 players sent to minor-league camp Monday in the Jays' latest round of roster cuts. The 23-year-old infielder received a cup of coffee with the big club last August, but he otherwise spent the majority of the season in the minors. In stops at Triple-A Buffalo and Double-A New Hampshire, Lopez hit a collective .315/.379/.437 with five home runs and 22 stolen bases across 508 plate appearances.
Aug 22 2021The Blue Jays optioned Lopez to Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez's demotion clears a spot on the active roster for right-hander Alek Manoah (personal), who was reinstated from the bereavement list ahead of his scheduled start Monday versus the White Sox. During his first stint in the big leagues, the 22-year-old Lopez appeared in one game and struck out in his lone plate appearance. He'll assume an everyday role upon heading back to Buffalo.
Aug 17 2021Lopez was promoted from Triple-A Buffalo prior to Tuesday's game against Washington, Mitch Bannon of SI.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was announced earlier Tuesday that Toronto was planning on calling Lopez up ahead of Tuesday's game, and now the 22-year-old has officially been added to the 26-man roster with George Springer (knee) landing on the IL. Lopez should provide the Blue Jays excellent flexibility in a utility role, as he's played all three outfield positions as well as both middle infield spots in the minors.
Mar 18 2021The Blue Jays optioned Lopez to their minor-league camp Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lopez was one of 25 players the Blue Jays sent to minor-league camp in the organization's latest round of roster cuts. The 22-year-old infielder is likely to begin the 2021 campaign at Double-A New Hampshire or High-A Vancouver.
Nov 20 2020Lopez's contract was purchased by the Blue Jays on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While Lopez probably won't reach the majors until at least 2022, he has a very intriguing skill set as an infielder with defensive versatility and a good hit tool. He hit .324/.371/.425 with five home runs, 20 steals and a 12.8 percent strikeout rate at Low-A in 2019 and should open the 2021 season at High-A or Double-A.