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Angels activate new addition RHP Reynaldo Lopez The Los Angeles Angels activated new pitching acquisition Reynaldo Lopez to the active roster Thursday between games of a doubleheader again...

JULY 27, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Analysis | The Angels are making one last push to win with Shohei Ohtani When Los Angeles acquired Lucas Giolito and Reynaldo Lopez from the White Sox on Wednesday, they made it clear they will not be trading Shoh...

JULY 27, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Angels put Shohei Ohtani trade rumors to rest with big-time deal for Lucas Giolito, Reynaldo Lopez The Angels are all-in with Shohei Ohtani. They proved it by trading two of their best prospects to the White Sox for Lucas Giolito and Reyna...

JULY 27, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Angels acquire Lucas Giolito, Reynaldo Lopez from White Sox The Los Angeles Angels, deciding to be buyers at the trade deadline, acquired starting pitcher Lucas Giolito and reliever Reynaldo Lopez in...

JULY 27, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

White Sox sending Lucas Giolito, Reynaldo López to Angels in four-player trade

Hours after reports emerged that they were keeping Shohei Ohtani, the Angels have acquired starter Lucas Giolito from the White Sox as they...

JULY 27, 2023

Traded to Angels The White Sox traded Lopez and Lucas Giolito to the Angels on Wednesday in exchange for Edgar Quero and Ky Bush, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Lopez has taken a noticeable step back from his 2022 campaign, posting a 4.29 ERA and 1.31 WHIP through 42 innings in Chicago this season. He'll now help sure up the Angels' bullpen and likely serve primarily in middle relief due to consistency issues.

JULY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains inconsistent Lopez has a 6.43 ERA and 1.29 WHIP across his last seven appearances while also picking up one win, one hold, one loss and one blown save.

Impact Lopez has made seven appearances since Liam Hendriks (elbow) last took the mound, four of which have been scoreless. He's allowed multiple runs on two other occasions and has particularly struggled with his control by walking four batters across seven frames. Lopez continues to pitch late in games, though most of his appearances in recent weeks have come with the White Sox losing. Between his inconsistent success and usage, a return to regular save chances doesn't seem likely for Lopez in the near future.

JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

More low-leverage usage Lopez allowed one earned run on two hits while striking out one across 0.2 innings in Saturday's game against the Astros.

Impact Lopez entered the game in the seventh inning with the task of protecting a one-run lead. He allowed a pair of singles prior to being pulled but was charged with a run after Joe Kelly allowed an inherited runner to score. Lopez has now allowed at least one earned run in four of his last six appearances, during which he's also tallied one save while blowing two opportunities and also taking a loss. Meanwhile, Kendall Graveman has picked up each of the White Sox's last two saves. That combination certainly suggests Lopez isn't currently an option in the mix to serve as the team's closer.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Serves as setup man Lopez struck out one and did not allow a baserunner in a scoreless eighth inning Tuesday against the Royals.

Impact Lopez protected a two-run lead while facing the heart of the Royals' lineup. It's unclear whether he was purposefully used in the highest-leverage situation in the game, or if he has been demoted to a setup role. The latter would certainly be justified, as Lopez has a 7.63 ERA with four blown saves across 16 appearances to start the season. Kendall Graveman picked up the save.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nails down fourth save Lopez walked one and struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning Friday to record his fourth save of the season in a 5-4 win over the Reds.

Impact The right-hander appears to be fully over the biceps soreness he dealt with earlier in the week, as Lopez pitched for a second straight day and reached 100 mph with six of his 12 pitches. He's struggled as the White Sox closer so far, blowing half of his eight save chances while posting an 8.16 ERA and 1.60 WHIP despite a 32.8 percent strikeout rate, but with Liam Hendriks (illness) having begun a rehab assignment, Lopez could be back in a setup role before the end of the month.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blows fourth save Lopez (biceps) blew the save Thursday against the Twins. He allowed one run on one hit while striking out one over one inning.

Impact Lopez had been dealing with bicep fatigue since exiting Sunday's outing due to the issue but was cleared for action Thursday and ended up toeing the rubber in the eighth inning. Though Lopez allowed just one hit in his only frame of work, it was a costly one, as Byron Buxton hit a solo home run to equalize the score at two. The 29-year-old has been off to a poor start to 2023, holding an 8.78 ERA to pair with an 0-2 record while converting on just three of seven save attempts. The only saving grace for Lopez has been his strikeout ability, fanning 20 in 13.1 innings. With Liam Hendriks (illness) on the 15-day injured list, Lopez could still see some opportunities moving forward, though Kenyan Middleton could push him for temporary closing duties given Lopez's struggles.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hopes to pitch Thursday Lopez (biceps) is feeling better and hopes to be available to pitch for the White Sox on Thursday, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

Impact Lopez hasn't pitched since exiting an appearance Sunday with right biceps fatigue, but he's on the mend. The reliever is just 3-for-6 in save chances this season and has blown each of his last two. Even if Lopez is available Thursday, the White Sox might look in another direction if a save opportunity presents itself.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Avoiding IL Testing on Lopez's right biceps came back negative and he's expected to avoid an injured list stint for the time being, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Impact Lopez had to exit an appearance Sunday versus the Rays due to biceps fatigue, but it sounds like he's avoided anything serious. He will be shut down for a couple days but could conceivably be available to pitch later this week.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with bicep issue Lopez was removed from Sunday's appearance against the Rays due to fatigue in his bicep, Vinnie Duber of AllCHGO.com reports.

Impact Lopez tossed 3.1 scoreless innings over his last three appearances but struggled during Sunday's outing, allowing three runs on two hits and a walk while failing to strike out a batter in one-third of an inning. It's unclear whether his bicep issue will force him to miss additional time, but he'll at least be able to recover Monday before the White Sox begin a three-game series against Minnesota.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ugly blown save against Tampa Bay Lopez blew the save and took the loss Friday against the Rays, giving up a game-winning home run to Brandon Lowe. However, White Sox manager Pedro Grifol after the game said he sti...

Impact It was an ugly outing for Lopez as he gave up two home runs and three hits without recording an out in the 7-6 loss. While Lopez has the confidence of his manager for now, he may not have a firm grip on the job since he wasn't pitching especially well before this outing. Lopez entered the game with a 6.23 ERA and a blown save, and his ERA ballooned to 9.35 after a second blow save in five chances. However, he does have a 15:5 K:BB ratio in 8.2 innings, so there's still signs he could improve.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches third save Lopez struck out three batters in 1.1 perfect innings to record his third save of the season in a 3-0 win over the Phillies during the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader.

Impact The right-hander wrapped up a combined one-hit shutout for the White Sox, topping out at 99.8 mph with his fastball on his final pitch as he struck out Trea Turner. Lopez stumbled out of the gate this season but he appears to be finding his footing, fanning multiple batters in five of his last six appearances, and his 6.23 ERA through 8.2 innings isn't reflected in his 15:5 K:BB. With Liam Hendriks (illness) still lacking a target date for his return, Lopez will continue to hold down the fort in the ninth inning for Chicago.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giolito starts combined 1-hitter as ChiSox, Phils split DH

Lucas Giolito and four relievers combined on a one-hitter, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-0 to split a doubleheader

APRIL 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Handed first loss Lopez (0-1) allowed two earned runs on two hits and a walk to take the loss Friday against the Orioles.

Impact Lopez entered the game in the seventh inning with one out and runners on first and second. He retired the first batter he faced without incident but then gave up a hit, walk and double in succession to turn a three-run lead into a one-run deficit. Lopez is the only White Sox pitcher to have recorded a save this season, but he's now allowed at least one earned run in four of his seven appearances. That could lead manager Pedro Grifol to rethink his usage of Lopez moving forward.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rutschmann has big hit in Orioles' 6-3 win over White Sox

Adley Rutschmann gave Baltimore the lead with a three-run double in the seventh inning in the Orioles’ 6-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Friday night

APRIL 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tallies second save Lopez picked up the save in Monday's 4-3 victory over the Twins. He allowed zero runs on zero hits and zero walks while striking out three over 1.1 innings.

Impact Lopez secured his second save of the 2023 campaign without much difficulty. He set the side down in order by striking out a pair and inducing a groundout to third base. After allowing three runs over his first 2.1 frames of work, it was a good sign to see the reliever navigate the ninth inning seamlessly Monday afternoon.

APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

White Sox lose Anderson but hold on to beat Twins 4-3

Hanser Alberto hit a three-run homer, Dylan Cease had another strong outing against the Minnesota Twins and the Chicago White Sox held on to beat Minnesota 4-3

APRIL 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Struggles in non-save situation Lopez allowed two earned runs on two hits and two walks while striking out one across one inning in Sunday's 6-3 win against the Astros. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact Lopez entered the game in the ninth inning with the White Sox up by five runs. He struggled with his control by walking the first two batters he faced before allowing a pair of singles to account for the damage. Lopez appears to be the preferred option to close out games in Chicago, but he has now allowed three earned runs across his first two innings of work.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Robert, Moncada power White Sox past Astros 6-3

Luis Robert Jr. and Yoán Moncada homered, Mike Clevinger threw five shutout innings and the Chicago White Sox defeated the Houston Astros 6-3

APRIL 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Earns save in season opener Lopez picked up the save in Thursday's 3-2 victory over Houston. He allowed one run on one hit and one walk while striking out one over one inning.

Impact With Liam Hendriks (illness) opening the season on the injured list, fantasy managers have been speculating on who would get the first crack at a save for the White Sox. Lopez became the answer to that question Thursday, as he was called upon in the ninth inning and was able to close things out despite giving up a solo home run to Yordan Alvarez and a walk to Kyle Tucker. Kendall Graveman did well as the setup man, pitching a scoreless ninth inning, and he could certainly see some closing opportunities as well. It appears that Lopez will at least be a consideration, though, until Hendriks is able to return.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could be part of committee Lopez is set to serve as a high-leverage arm for the White Sox this season, Jack Magruder of MLB.com reports. "He's a special talent, and he's also a special kid," said manager Ped...

Impact Grifol swooned about how special he thinks Lopez is, having strategized against him for the past several years as the Royals' bench coach from 2020-22. The skipper indicated that bullpen usage will be determined by game situations, not a particular inning designation, so it sounds like Lopez will enter the season as part of a saves committee along with Kendall Graveman.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE