OTTO LOPEZ NEWS

Added to active roster Lopez was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Burnes, McCutchen, Brosseau lead Brewers past Blue Jays 5-4

Corbin Burnes pitched into the eighth inning, Andrew McCutchen and Mike Brosseau homered, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4

JUNE 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sent down by Blue Jays Lopez was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday.

Impact 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.

JUNE 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rizzo slam in 8-run 5th, Yanks rout Jays 12-3 for 8th in row

Anthony Rizzo capped the Yankees’ eight-run fifth inning with a grand slam off the facing of the third deck in right, and the New York Yankees extended their winning streak to eigh...

JUNE 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Recalled by Toronto Lopez was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo on Friday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Impact 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.

JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays Recall No. 5 Prospect Otto Lopez The Toronto Blue Jays promoted infielder Otto Lopez ahead of the team’s series against New York.

JUNE 17, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Back from rehab assignment Lopez (oblique) was activated from the 7-day injured list at Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday, Mitch Bannon of SI.com reports.

Impact 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.

MAY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rehabbing at Single-A Lopez (oblique) began rehab assignment at Single-A Dunedin on Saturday and has gone hitless with a walk and RBI over eight plate appearances through two games.

Impact Lopez is eventually expected to advance to Triple-A Buffalo, where he currently resides on the 7-day injured list after hurting his oblique during spring training. The 23-year-old possesses a spot on the Blue Jays' 40-man roster and when healthy, he should be one of the top candidates for a call-up if the big club requires an extra infielder at any point.

APRIL 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On IL at Triple-A Lopez is on the 7-day injured list at Triple-A Buffalo with an oblique injury, Sam Dykstra of MLB.com reports.

Impact The exact nature of the injury is unclear, but Lopez suffered it in spring training, so he could be back in a week or two. Lopez will provide infield depth this season after making a brief big-league debut in 2021.

APRIL 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to minors The Blue Jays optioned Lopez to their minor-league camp Monday, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.

Impact 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.

MARCH 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cabrera hits 500th career homer, Tigers beat Jays 5-3 in 11

Miguel Cabrera became the 28th major leaguer to hit 500 home runs, Daz Cameron doubled home the winning run in the 11th inning, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-...

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sent back to Buffalo The Blue Jays optioned Lopez to Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday.

Impact Lopez's demotion clears a spot on the active roster for right-hander Alek Manoah (persoanal), 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 appearances. He'll assume an everyday role upon heading back to Buffalo.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kaitlyn McGrath: Regarding Kevin Smith and Otto Lopez, both can... - The Athletic Regarding Kevin Smith and Otto Lopez, both can play in the infield and outfield, but Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo said he'd lean toward...

AUGUST 18, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Nationals snap seven-game slide, beat Blue Jays 12-6

Catcher Riley Adams homered and drove in three as part of a three-hit night in his first game against his former team, Erick Fedde won for the first time in more than two months an...

AUGUST 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Officially recalled Lopez was promoted from Triple-A Buffalo prior to Tuesday's game against Washington, Mitch Bannon of SI.com reports.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bound for majors The Blue Jays plan to promote Lopez from Triple-A Buffalo ahead of Tuesday's game against the Nationals, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Toronto likely won't confirm Lopez's call-up or announce a corresponding transaction until shortly before Tuesday's 7:05 p.m. ET opening pitch, but the 22-year-old will presumably fill a utility role while he's up with the Blue Jays. Between stops at Buffalo and Double-A New Hampshire this season, Lopez has slashed .324/.398/.451 with three home runs and 12 stolen bases across 359 plate appearances. He's logged time at second base, shortstop and all three outfield spots in 2021, so he could be a candidate to pick up reps while Cavan Biggio (back) is on the injured list and with George Springer (ankle) day-to-day.

AUGUST 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays: Otto Lopez standing out amongst the Fisher Cats prospects The Toronto Blue Jays boast one of the top ten farm systems in all of major league baseball, with five players being featured on the top 100...

JUNE 3, 2021 • JAYSJOURNAL.COM

Espinal's game-tying homer | 03/29/2021 Santiago Espinal brings game back even, hitting a two-run home run against the Phillies in the top of the 7th inning and scoring Otto Lopez

MARCH 29, 2021 • MLB.COM

Otto Lopez’s acrobatic catch | 03/24/2021 Otto Lopez athletically reaches out to secure a liner hit by Gleyber Torres and tumbles as he makes the grab for the second out in the 6th

MARCH 24, 2021 • MLB.COM

Heads to minor-league camp The Blue Jays optioned Lopez to their minor-league camp Thursday.

Impact 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.

MARCH 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Otto Lopez's RBI single | 03/15/2021 Otto Lopez singles on a line drive to left field, scoring Chavez Young as the Blue Jays extend their lead to 4-0 in the top of the 9th

MARCH 15, 2021 • MLB.COM