JORGE LÓPEZ NEWS

Will stretch out as starter Lopez will be stretched out to potentially serve as a starter this season, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact 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.

MARCH 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches deal with O's Lopez agreed to a one-year, $1.5 million deal with the Orioles on Tuesday to avoid arbitration, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Transferred to 60-day injured list Lopez (ankle) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Thursday.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return this season Lopez (ankle) has been shut down and won't return this season, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on 10-day IL Lopez (ankle) has been placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with sprained ankle Manager Brandon Hyde said Tuesday that Lopez suffered a "significant" sprain in his right ankle that could end his season, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Lopez exited Monday's relief outing due to right ankle pain, and further evaluations revealed a serious injury. The right-hander appears to be heading to the 10-day injured list, and he might not have enough time to recover in time to return in 2021 with just under a month remaining in the regular season. Right-hander Mike Baumann was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday to take on a bullpen role.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hurts ankle in relief outing Lopez 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...

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Earns first hold Lopez allowed a run on three hits and a walk in 1.2 innings, earning a hold in Tuesday's 4-2 win over Toronto.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dan Connolly: Jorge Lopez has pitched well in his two stints... - The Athletic Jorge Lopez has pitched well in his two stints since being sent to the bullpen. Manager Brandon Hyde said he is encouraged by how Lopez has...

AUGUST 27, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Moving to bullpen Lopez will move to a bullpen role going forward, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lasts two innings Lopez (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.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wrecked by Red Sox Lopez (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.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lopez scheduled to start for Orioles at Red Sox

The Red Sox are expected to send Chris Sale to the mound Saturday and the Orioles plan to give Jorge Lopez the start

AUGUST 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lasts six innings in no-decision Lopez 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.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lopez expected to start for the Orioles against the Rays

The Orioles will send Jorge Lopez to the mound Sunday and the Rays plan to give Michael Wacha the start

AUGUST 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Effective in win Monday Lopez (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.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in short start Lopez allowed five runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out two in two innings in a no-decision versus Miami on Wednesday.

Impact 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.

JULY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lopez scheduled to start as Baltimore hosts Miami

The Orioles are expected to send Jorge Lopez to the mound Wednesday and the Marlins will give Jordan Holloway the start

JULY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Allows one run in no-decision Lopez 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.

Impact 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.

JULY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lopez expected to start as Baltimore hosts Washington

The Orioles will roll out Jorge Lopez to the mound Friday and the Nationals will give Patrick Corbin the start

JULY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes no-decision Saturday Lopez 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.

Impact 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.

JULY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Lopez (bereavement) will start Saturday's game in Kansas City, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.

Impact Having gone on the bereavement list during the All-Star break, Lopez will not end up missing a start. The righty got hit hard last time out, but only yielded one walk and two runs in the July 9 start, so he'll look to continue improving his command in his first second-half start.

JULY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on bereavement list Lopez was placed on the bereavement list Wednesday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact 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.

JULY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pinned with 12th loss Lopez (2-12) allowed two runs on eight hits and one walk with four strikeouts in four innings Friday, taking the loss in a 12-1 defeat against the White Sox.

Impact The righty now has a stunning nine losses in his last 10 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 -- combined with the other factors, that makes him an entirely unappealing fantasy option after the All-Star break.

JULY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles again in loss Lopez (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.

Impact 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.

JULY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE