Jorge López - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Goes back on IL The Cubs placed Lopez on the 15-day injured list Monday with a right groin strain, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports.

Impact It's the same injury he just returned from last week, so evidently Lopez 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.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from IL The Cubs activated Lopez (groin) from the 15-day injured list Wednesday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing return Lopez (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.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Goes on IL with groin strain The Cubs placed Lopez on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with a right groin strain, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in loss Monday Lopez (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.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to earn hold Lopez (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.

Impact Lopez missed eight days due to a groin injury but 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 is likely first in line to close games moving forward, though Lopez figures to be in the mix as well.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to earn hold Lopez (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.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Could return this weekend Lopez (groin) didn't experience any setbacks following his bullpen session Friday, Kyle Williams of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up fourth save Lopez earned the save in Friday's 6-3 win over the Marlins, throwing a perfect ninth inning and striking out two batters.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Earns third save Lopez 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.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

Earns win in relief Lopez (2-2) tossed two scoreless innings of relief to earn the win Wednesday against the Twins. He allowed two hits and struck out two.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Continues to pitch well Lopez tossed a scoreless inning of relief in Friday's 6-0 loss to the Royals, lowering his ERA to 2.92.

Impact Lopez has turned the page on a poor 2023 campaign in which he recorded a 5.95 ERA for the 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.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Continues to pitch well Lopez tossed a scoreless inning of relief in Friday's 6-0 loss to the Royals, lowering his season ERA to 2.92.

Impact 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.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Tosses two scoreless innings Sunday Lopez tossed two scoreless innings of relief in Sunday's 8-3 win over the Cardinals. He allowed a hit and walk, while striking out two.

Impact 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.

JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Mets DFA Jorge López after he calls New York 'worst team in the whole f---ing MLB'

The New York Mets' Jorge López apologized and clarified his comments after being designated for assignment following a series of outbursts o...

MAY 30

Mets DFA Jorge López after he calls New York 'worst team in the whole f---ing MLB'

Mets cut pitcher after ejection, glove toss Jorge Lopez's decision to toss his glove on Wednesday proved costly

MAY 30 • MLIVE.COM

Removed from 40-man The Mets designated Lopez for assignment Thursday.

Impact 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 30 • ROTOWIRE

Mets' Jorge López, cut after F-bomb tirade, calls out media for fueling rage against him The Mets pitcher erupted on the field and then in the clubhouse.

MAY 30 • NJ.COM

Reports: Mets to part ways with reliever Jorge Lopez The New York Mets are expected to designate reliever Jorge Lopez for assignment following his meltdown on Wednesday night, multiple outlets...

MAY 30 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Reports: Mets to part ways with reliever Jorge Lopez The New York Mets are expected to designate reliever Jorge Lopez for assignment following his meltdown on Wednesday night, multiple outlets...

MAY 30 • SACBEE.COM

Mets to DFA reliever Lopez after epic meltdown against Dodgers: Report Journeyman Mets reliever Jorge Lopez put his team on blast Wednesday following an epic meltdown against the powerhouse Los Angeles Dodgers.

MAY 30 • TORONTOSUN.COM

DFA imminent The Mets will designate Lopez for assignment Thursday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact 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 30 • ROTOWIRE

Collects first save of season Lopez 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.

Impact 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.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Looking good this spring Lopez has posted a 2.57 ERA and 5:1 K:BB through seven Grapefruit League innings this spring.

Impact 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 set-up options.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Clears waivers, becomes free agent Lopez elected free agency Thursday after passing through waivers unclaimed, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Mets DFA Jorge López after he calls New York 'worst team in the whole f---ing MLB'