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Collects 12th save Lopez struck out both batters he faced to earn the save in Thursday's 4-0 win over the White Sox.

Impact 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.

JUNE 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up another save Lopez 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.

Impact 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.

JUNE 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Myriad Orioles Thoughts: Dean Kremer's bounce-back, Jorge Lopez's story Plus more on the Toronto dilemma, a positive from the restricted list designations and some love for Manny Machado.

JUNE 18, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Earns four-out save Lopez allowed one hit over 1.1 scoreless innings Friday, striking out four and securing a save against the Rays.

Impact 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.

JUNE 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Secures ninth save Lopez 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.

Impact 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.

JUNE 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Converts eighth save Lopez allowed a hit in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Royals.

Impact 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.

JUNE 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Notches seventh save Lopez 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.

Impact 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.

JUNE 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes loss in 10th inning Lopez (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.

Impact 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.

JUNE 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs save in nightcap Lopez 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.

Impact 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 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Earns fifth save Lopez walked one batter in a scoreless inning and picked up a save over the Yankees on Monday.

Impact 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 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Blows multi-inning save Lopez 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.

Impact 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 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reinstated from bereavement list Lopez (personal) was reinstated from the bereavement list Friday.

Impact 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 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to return Friday Lopez (personal) is expected to rejoin the Orioles on Friday, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.

Impact 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 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Goes on bereavement leave The Orioles placed Lopez on the bereavement list Tuesday.

Impact 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 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Charged with blown save Lopez (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 double...

Impact 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 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up third win Lopez (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.

Impact 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 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up win Lopez (2-1) walked one and struck out one in two innings to earn the win Saturday over the Red Sox.

Impact 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 only surrendered runs in 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.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps rolling with another save Lopez saved Friday's 5-4 win over the Angels, allowing one hit with two strikeouts in a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact 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.

APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Converts third save Lopez allowed a hit and struck out two in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Friday's 5-3 win over the Angels.

Impact 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.

APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Five-out save Lopez did not allow a baserunner while striking out three across 1.2 innings to earn the save Wednesday against the Athletics.

Impact 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.

APRIL 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Earns win Sunday Lopez (1-1) struck out two in two perfect innings to earn the win in Sunday's matchup against the Yankees.

Impact 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.

APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes loss Wednesday Lopez (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.

Impact 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.

APRIL 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Notches first save Lopez walked one batter and recorded a strikeout in a scoreless ninth inning Monday. He earned a save over Milwaukee.

Impact 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.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Could lead closer committee Manager 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 Silve...

Impact 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.

APRIL 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Candidate for save chances Lopez 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.

Impact 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.

APRIL 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE