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Otto Lopez Injury News & Updates
Nov 6, 2023
Reinstated from 60-day IL
Lopez (oblique) was activated from the 60-day injured list Monday.
ANALYSIS
This is a procedural move for the Blue Jays after Lopez finished the 2023 season on the injured list due to a left oblique strain. He'll be ready to roll for the start of spring training.
Aug 1, 2023
Recalled, placed on 60-day IL
The Blue Jays recalled Lopez from Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday and placed him on the 60-day injured list with a left oblique strain, Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun reports.
ANALYSIS
Lopez's placement on the 60-day IL will keep him out of action for the rest of the season. He finishes 2023 with a .251/.307/.330 slash line and 31 RBI across 330 plate appearances in Triple-A Buffalo. His spot on the 40-man roster will be filled by Hyun Jin Ryu (elbow), who was activated off the 60-day IL on Tuesday
May 23, 2023
Optioned to Triple-A
Lopez was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo by the Blue Jays on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Lopez's stint in the big leagues lasted all of one day and he didn't make an appearance. Ernie Clement has taken his spot on the roster.
May 22, 2023
Recalled from Triple-A
Lopez was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo by the Blue Jays on Monday, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.
ANALYSIS
Lopez will provide some infield depth while Santiago Espinal (hamstring) is out. He has managed just a .533 OPS with Buffalo this season.
Apr 24, 2023
Added to taxi squad
Lopez has been added to the Blue Jays' taxi squad in the even Santiago Espinal (wrist) needs to miss time, Mitch Bannon of SI.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Lopez was one of the last spring training cuts by the Blue Jays but has gotten off to a slow start at Triple-A Buffalo with just a .476 OPS. The utility player has seen brief action in the majors each of the previous two seasons.
Mar 28, 2023
Optioned to Triple-A
Lopez was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo by the Blue Jays on Tuesday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Nathan Lukes beat Lopez out for the final position player spot on Toronto's roster. The versatile 24-year-old should get another shot with the big club soon enough.
Mar 22, 2023
Should be available Wednesday
Lopez (groin) will be available as a reserve in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Orioles, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Lopez isn't guaranteed to play Wednesday, but after resuming full baseball activities earlier this week without incident, he looks like he's made a recovery from the left groin injury he picked up while recently playing for Team Canada in the World Baseball Classic. The 24-year-old is in the mix for a spot on the Blue Jays' Opening Day roster as a utility man.
Mar 20, 2023
Get get into game by Wednesday
Lopez (groin) could return to Grapefruit League play as soon as Wednesday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
ANALYSIS
Lopez suffered a left groin injury while playing for Team Canada in the World Baseball Classic, but he was able to go through a full workout -- including running the bases -- on Monday without issue. The utility player is aiming for a spot on Toronto's Opening Day roster.
Mar 17, 2023
Dealing with sore groin
Lopez is considered day-to-day as battles left groin soreness, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
ANALYSIS
Lopez developed the injury while playing for Team Canada in the World Baseball Classic. He'll be given a couple days off before being re-evaluated. Lopez is competing for a reserve role with the Blue Jays.
Mar 6, 2023
Could win final bench spot
Lopez is projected to secure the final spot on the Blue Jays' bench for Opening Day, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Toronto already has plenty of versatility on the infield with Santiago Espinal and Cavan Biggio all but locked into roster spots, but Lopez would provide added flexibility. The 24-year-old has only 11 big-league plate appearances over the last two seasons, but he slashed .297/.378/.415 through 91 games with Triple-A Buffalo in 2022 while playing second base, shortstop, center field and left field, and he's stolen double-digit bases in each of the last four minor-league campaigns. Lopez isn't hurting his chances of breaking camp on the 26-man roster either, going 7-for-15 to begin his spring with a 2:2 BB:K.
Oct 7, 2022
Left off wild-card roster
Lopez did not make the Blue Jays' 26-man wild-card roster, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Lopez is not on the postseason roster after he went 5-for-8 with three RBI in Wednesday's doubleheader against the Orioles. His absence from the wild-card roster is not surprising considering he only appeared in eight games with the Blue Jays this season.
Sep 22, 2022
Called up Thursday
Lopez was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Lopez has spent the last week and a half in the minors but will rejoin the big-league club after Santiago Espinal (oblique) was placed on the 10-day injured list. Lopez has slashed .297/.378/.415 with three homers, 53 runs, 34 RBI and 14 stolen bases over 91 Triple-A games this year, but he hasn't yet appeared in a big-league game.
Sep 11, 2022
Optioned to Triple-A
Lopez was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.
ANALYSIS
Lopez was recalled Friday to give the Blue Jays another hitter with Teoscar Hernandez away from the team, but he will head back to Buffalo with Hernandez returning to action Sunday.
Sep 9, 2022
Called up Friday
Lopez was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo on Friday.
ANALYSIS
Lopez spent the last month in the minors but will rejoin the Blue Jays ahead of Friday's series opener against the Rangers since Lourdes Gurriel (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list. Lopez didn't log any at-bats during stints in the big leagues earlier in the year, but he's slashed .302/.379/.433 with three homers, 48 runs, 33 RBI and 14 stolen bases over 83 Triple-A games in 2022.
Aug 9, 2022
Optioned to Triple-A
Lopez was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Lopez will head back to Triple-A after being recalled Saturday, failing to draw an at-bat before being sent down. The move was made to clear a roster spot for Jackie Bradley, who was signed Tuesday.
Aug 6, 2022
Added to active roster
Lopez was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
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.
Jun 25, 2022
Sent down by Blue Jays
Lopez was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
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.
Jun 17, 2022
Recalled by Toronto
Lopez was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo on Friday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
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.
May 4, 2022
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.
ANALYSIS
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.
Apr 27, 2022
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.
ANALYSIS
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.
Apr 22, 2022
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.
ANALYSIS
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.
Mar 28, 2022
Sent to minors
The Blue Jays optioned Lopez to their minor-league camp Monday, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.
ANALYSIS
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.
Aug 22, 2021
Sent back to Buffalo
The Blue Jays optioned Lopez to Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
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.
Aug 17, 2021
Officially recalled
Lopez was promoted from Triple-A Buffalo prior to Tuesday's game against Washington, Mitch Bannon of SI.com reports.
ANALYSIS
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.
Aug 17, 2021
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.
ANALYSIS
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.
Mar 18, 2021
Heads to minor-league camp
The Blue Jays optioned Lopez to their minor-league camp Thursday.
ANALYSIS
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.
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