Reynaldo López Stats

The Atlanta Braves and free-agent pitcher Reynaldo Lopez have agreed to a three-year, $30 million contract. While he has largely worked in relief since the 2020 season, the reported plan for Lopez is to stretch out as a starter, as the Braves view him as a player who can help both in the rotation and out of the bullpen. The 29-year-old struggled earlier in his career as a starter but had a 3.43 ERA across nine starts and 11 relief outings in the 2021 season before breaking out with a 2.76 ERA in 61 appearances in 2022, all but one of which came out of the bullpen. It was a busy season for Lopez in 2023, as he saw time with the White Sox, Angels, and Guardians but was effective to the tune of a 3.27 ERA and a career-best 29.9% strikeout rate across 68 relief outings.

18 days ago

The Cleveland Guardians claimed relief pitchers Reynaldo Lopez and Matt Moore off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday, according to a source. Cleveland also landed starter Lucas Giolito as they try to make up ground in the American League Central -- they're currently five games behind the Twins. The 29-year-old Lopez will move into a late-inning setup role ahead of closer Emmanuel Clase in Cleveland. He's posted a 3.93 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 71 strikeouts in 55 relief innings in 2023 for the Chicago White Sox and Angels. Lopez also has his first six career saves this year. Moore, a 34-year-old left-handed veteran, will give Cleveland even more bullpen depth for the stretch run. He's been great for the Angels this year, sporting a 2.66 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 49 punchouts in 44 relief innings.

3 months ago

Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Reynaldo Lopez has been placed on the bereavement list on Sunday. The 29-year-old reliever should be absent for a couple of games. Lopez owns a 4.02 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, and 61:24 K/BB ratio with 11 holds and five saves across 47 innings between the White Sox and the Angels. The team did not announce a corresponding roster move yet but should shortly.

4 months ago