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REYNALDO LÓPEZ #40 - PITCHER - ATLANTA BRAVES
8-5 W-L •
1.11 WHIP •
1.99 ERA
8-5 W-L
1.11 WHIP
1.99 ERA
Defeats Phillies Lopez (8-4) allowed a run on four hits and a walk over six innings Friday, striking out six and earning a win over Philadelphia.
Impact The only damage against Lopez was Bryson Stott's solo shot in the fourth inning. In three starts since returning from injury, Lopez has given up three runs over 17 frames. He forced 13 whiffs Friday, including seven with the slider, and he earned his first win since July 7. He's been outstanding all year, registering a 2.00 ERA through 121.2 frames. Lopez is currently lined up for a home matchup against the Rockies next week.
AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE
Arcia homers twice, Murphy goes deep to lead Braves past Phillies 7-2 in NL East showdown
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Another strong start Lopez didn't factor into the decision Sunday against Washington, allowing one run on three hits and three walks across six innings. He struck out seven.
Impact Lopez hasn't skipped a beat since a stint on the injured list with forearm tightness threw a wrench in his dominant 2024 campaign. In two starts (11 innings) since being activated, Lopez has allowed two runs with 17 strikeouts. The 30-year-old is approaching a sub-2.00 ERA, with Sunday's outing moving his ERA from 2.05 to 2.02 - which remains MLB's best tally by a starter. Lopez is tentatively scheduled to face the Phillies in Philadelphia next.
AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE
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Punches out 10 in return Lopez allowed one run on five hits and one walk over five innings in a no-decision Tuesday against the Phillies. He struck out 10.
Impact Making his first start since July 28, Lopez looked sharp against a stout Phillies lineup, logging a season-high 10 strikeouts while allowing a lone run on a J.T. Realmuto base hit in the fourth inning. Atlanta didn't seem to have any limitations on Lopez in his return -- he threw 90 pitches over five frames before departing with the game tied 1-1. Overall, the 30-year-old Lopez is 7-4 with a sparkling 2.05 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 112:38 K:BB across 20 starts (109.2 innings) this season. He's currently lined up for a home matchup this weekend with the Nationals in his next outing.
AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE
Marcell Ozuna homers to help the Braves top the first-place Phillies 3-1
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Braves open 3-game series at home against the Phillies
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Activated ahead of Tuesday's start Atlanta activated Lopez (forearm) from the 15-day injured list Monday.
Impact Lopez will rejoin the rotation Tuesday with a start against the Phillies after missing the past three weeks with right forearm inflammation. He threw 71 pitches and covered four innings in one rehab outing, so Lopez could be slightly limited from a workload perspective Tuesday.
AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE
Confirmed to start Tuesday Lopez (forearm) will start Tuesday's game against the Phillies, Justin ToscanoJustin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Impact Lopez has been sidelined since July 28 but recently reached 71 pitches in a rehab outing. He shouldn't have significant limitations as a result, though he will face a tough Phillies lineup so he may struggle to work efficiently.
AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE
Could return Tuesday Atlanta hasn't officially announced a starter for Tuesday's game against the Phillies, but manager Brian Snitker previously indicated the Lopez (forearm) was expected to be re-inse...
Impact Max Fried and Spencer Schwellenbach are penciled in to pitch Wednesday and Thursday, respectively, potentially leaving Tuesday open for Lopez to make his return from the injured list. The right-hander threw 71 pitches over four innings during his rehab start last Tuesday with Triple-A Gwinnett, so he shouldn't have significant workload limitations in his return to Atlanta's rotation.
AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE
Throws 71 pitches in rehab start Lopez (forearm) allowed three runs while striking out four over four innings in a rehab start with Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday.
Impact Lopez threw 71 pitches in the outing and averaged 94.5 mph with his four-seamer, which is down 0.9 mph from his season average. It should be the only rehab start Lopez needs, with the righty likely to return to the Atlanta rotation either on Sunday on the road against the Angels or on Tuesday at home versus the Phillies. Lopez has been out since late July with right forearm inflammation.
AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE
Making rehab start Tuesday Lopez (forearm) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday.
Impact As long as things go well, it should be the only rehab start he needs, setting Lopez up to rejoin Atlanta's rotation either on Sunday on the road against the Angels or back at home on Aug. 27 versus the Phillies. The right-hander hasn't made a start since late July because of right forearm inflammation.
AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE
Resumes throwing Lopez (forearm) began playing catch Tuesday, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Impact Lopez exited his start July 28 with forearm tightness and Atlanta was hopeful that the injury wouldn't require an IL stay. However, Lopez was officially placed on the injured list Monday. Still, he was able to resume his throwing program Tuesday, an encouraging sign for the 30-year-old, who'll be eligible for reinstatement August 17.
AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE
Braves place All-Star RHP Reynaldo Lopez (forearm) on IL The Atlanta Braves placed All-Star right-hander Reynaldo Lopez on the 15-day injured list Monday.The 30-year-old starting pitcher is dealing...
AUGUST 5 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Goes on IL with forearm swelling Atlanta placed Lopez on the 15-day injured list Monday with right forearm inflammation.
Impact Atlanta had been hoping that Lopez would miss just one turn through the rotation after an MRI revealed no structural damage to his forearm, but the right-hander wasn't progressing as quickly as expected, as he hadn't thrown off a mound since exiting his last start July 28. The club will now give Lopez some extra time to heal up, and since his placement on the IL is backdated to this past Friday, he'll be eligible for activation as soon as Aug. 17. Atlanta called up Bryce Elder from Triple-A Gwinnett in a corresponding move, and he'll step into Lopez's spot in the rotation and start Tuesday's game against the Brewers.
AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE
Won't start Sat., still day-to-day Lopez (forearm) will not start Saturday versus the Marlins but is still considered day-to-day, Grant McAuley of 92.9 The Game reports.
Impact Lopez's next turn would have been Saturday after he exited his last outing Sunday versus the Mets with right forearm tightness. He was cleared of any structural damage and Atlanta maintains hope that he can avoid the 15-day injured list, but it's uncertain when he might be able to take the ball again.
AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE
Good news for Braves - clean MRI for pitcher Reynaldo Lopez The MRI taken after righthander exited Sunday’s game against the Mets with forearm tightness was clean, so he’s day to day and it’s not like...
JULY 29 • AJC.COM
MRI comes back negative Lopez is considered day-to-day after an MRI on his right forearm came back negative, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
Impact Lopez exited Sunday's start versus the Mets with right forearm tightness, but Atlanta is hopeful that it will not need to place him on the 15-day injured list and it hasn't even ruled out the right-hander making his next scheduled start this weekend against the Marlins. It's some much-needed good news for a team that's dealt with more than its share of bad news lately.
JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE
MRI comes back negative Lopez is considered day-to-day after an MRI on his right forearm Sunday came back negative, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
Impact Lopez exited Sunday's start versus the Mets with right forearm tightness, but Atlanta is hopeful that it won't need to place him on the 15-day injured list. Additionally, the club hasn't even ruled out the right-hander making his next scheduled start, which would fall this weekend against the Marlins. It's some much-needed good news for a team that's dealt with more than its share of bad news lately.
JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE
Olson homers again but López leaves with injury as Braves rout Mets 9-2 for 4-game split
Matt Olson homered in consecutive games for the first time this season, and the Atlanta Braves overcame an injury to All-Star starter Reynaldo López in a 9-2 rout against the New Y...JULY 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Braves All-Star RHP Reynaldo Lopez (forearm tightness) exits start Atlanta Braves All-Star pitcher Reynaldo Lopez exited his start against the New York Mets after three scoreless innings Sunday afternoon due...
JULY 28 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Braves right-hander Reynaldo López leaves start with right forearm tightness
Atlanta Braves right-handed pitcher Reynaldo López left his start against the New York Mets on Sunday after three innings because of tightness in his throwing forearmJULY 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Exits with forearm tightness Lopez was removed from Sunday's start against the Mets as a precaution due to right forearm tightness.
Impact Lopez threw 57 pitches over three scoreless innings before being lifted from Sunday's contest due to the injury. The right-hander should be considered day-to-day for now, and his availability for the next turn through the rotation is up in the air as he continues to be evaluated.
JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE
