ALEJO LOPEZ NEWS

Cut loose by Atlanta Atlanta released Lopez on Monday.

Impact Signed to a minor-league deal last fall, Lopez received an invitation to big-league spring training with Atlanta but failed to crack the Opening Day roster. He didn't receive a call-up to the majors at any point in 2024 and will now hit free agency in search of a new home heading into 2025. Over his 473 plate appearances with Gwinnett this season, the 28-year-old Lopez slashed .307/.392/.397 with four home runs and 21 stolen bases.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Gets minors deal from Atlanta Lopez signed a minor-league contract with Atlanta on Saturday.

Impact Lopez elected free agency after being removed from the Reds' 40-man roster earlier this month but has quickly caught on in another organization. He'll likely be in Atlanta's major-league camp during spring training as a non-roster invitee.

OCTOBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Becomes free agent Lopez elected free agency Tuesday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Lopez appeared in just one game in the majors this season, going 1-for-2 with an RBI and a run scored on Sept. 9 against St. Louis. Otherwise, he spent all season with Triple-A Louisville and slashed .292/.401/.408 with 43 RBI across 556 plate appearances. Lopez's solid statline gives him a good chance to latch on with another franchise.

OCTOBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Triple-A The Reds returned Lopez to Triple-A Louisville on Sunday.

Impact The 27-year-old was temporarily added to Cincinnati's 26-man and 40-man rosters Friday when Stuart Fairchild (illness) landed on the COVID-19 injured list, and Lopez will return to the minors after going 1-for-2 with a double, an RBI and a run in his lone appearance. Since Lopez is not on the 40-man roster, he's not a likely bet to receive another chance in the big leagues this season.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts for scratched Marte Lopez was a late addition to Saturday's starting lineup after Noelvi Marte was scratched with a facial contusion. He went 1-for-2 with an RBI and was ejected for arguing a called t...

Impact Lopez joined the major league club Saturday amid the Reds' COVID-19 outbreak. He was moved into the starting lineup after Marte was scratched with a facial contusion sustained during pre-game warmups.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joins major-league squad The Reds added Lopez to the active roster as Stuart Fairchild's (illness) replacement Saturday.

Impact With Fairchild headed for the COVID-19 injured list, Lopez will fill in as a depth piece for the Reds while Fairchild is out. Lopez is slashing .279/.386/.396 across 497 plate appearances in Triple-A this season, and he is unlikely to see many opportunities while with Cincinnati.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A Lopez cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Louisville on Saturday.

Impact After being DFA'd to clear room for Harrison Bader and Hunter Renfroe on Thursday, Lopez will remain in Louisville without the benefit of a spot on the 40-man roster. He's currently slashing .282/.390/.401 across 480 plate appearances in Triple-A.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Lopez was designated for assignment by the Reds on Thursday.

Impact Lopez was just called up Tuesday, but the Reds needed to clear out 40-man roster space after claiming Harrison Bader and Hunter Renfroe ahead of Thursday's waiver deadline. Mike Siani has also been designated for assignment.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Selected to MLB roster Cincinnati selected Lopez's contract from Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday.

Impact Lopez is up in the majors for the first time this season after posting a .282/.390/.404 batting line with seven homers and 15 steals across 108 games for Louisville. The 27-year-old can serve as depth at a variety of positions as the Reds try to navigate around several key injuries.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to minor-league camp The Reds reassigned Lopez to minor-league camp Monday.

Impact Lopez was removed from the 40-man roster prior to camp and failed to make the team as a non-roster invitee. He'll represent utility depth at Triple-A Louisville.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A Lopez cleared waivers and was outrighted Tuesday to Triple-A Louisville, reports Charlie Goldsmith of the Cincinnati Enquirer.

Impact Lopez was designated for assignment last week to clear out a 40-man roster spot for outfielder Will Benson, who was acquired via trade from the Guardians. Lopez will be on the MLB side of Reds camp this spring as a non-roster invitee.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pushed off 40-man roster Lopez was designated for assignment by the Reds on Wednesday.

Impact This move opens up a 40-man roster spot for Will Benson, who was just acquired via trade from the Guardians. Lopez has shown a good amount of defensive versatility, but the 26-year-old owns a career .262/.307/.321 batting line with only one home run in 179 total major-league plate appearances.

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Seiya Suzuki homers as Chicago Cubs top Cincinnati Reds 2-1

Seiya Suzuki hit a tiebreaking solo homer in the seventh inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds 2-1 for their sixth straight win

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back in bench role Lopez is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Pirates.

Impact Lopez went 4-for-19 with an RBI and a run while starting in each of the past five games at either designated hitter, left field, second base or third base. He likely won't have a direct path to any one spot in the lineup over the final week and a half over the season, but he could continue to see steady at-bats nonetheless in his super-utility role.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Renfroe homers twice, drives in 5 in Brewers' rout of Reds

Hunter Renfroe hit a pair of two-run homers and drove in a season-high five runs to lead the Milwaukee Brewers to their fourth straight win, a 10-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pirates slam three home runs to down Reds

Rodolfo Castro and Diego Castillo homered in a five-run fifth inning to power the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 6-3 win over the Cincinnati Reds

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

India's hit in 9th gives Reds 4-3 win over Cubs

Jonathan India hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the ninth inning, and the Cincinnati Reds rallied for a 4-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pujols delivers as Cardinals outlast Reds in 13 innings, 5-3

Albert Pujols hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the 13th inning, Lars Nootbaar added a two-run homer and the St. Louis Cardinals twice used five-man infields to stop the Cincinnati R...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nola tosses 11-strikeout, 5-hit shutout as Phils sweep Reds

Aaron Nola struck out 11 and allowed just five hits in his second career nine-inning shutout as the Philadelphia Phillies closed out a four-game sweep of the Cincinnati Reds with a...

AUGUST 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Maton's walk-off single gives Phillies 7-6 win over Reds

Nick Maton hit a walkoff single in the bottom of the ninth to lift the Philadelphia Phillies to a 7-6 comeback win over the Cincinnati Reds

AUGUST 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hoskins, Phillies post 10,000th franchise win, top Reds

Rhys Hoskins homered twice and drove in five runs as the Philadelphia Phillies posted the 10,000th win in franchise history, beating the Cincinnati Reds 11-4

AUGUST 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lindor, McNeil back Carrasco as streaking Mets beat Reds 6-2

Francisco Lindor and Jeff McNeil both homered and drove in two runs, leading Carlos Carrasco and the streaking New York Mets past the Cincinnati Reds 6-2

AUGUST 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets call to majors The Reds recalled Lopez from Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday.

Impact Though Lopez will join the big club with Mike Moustakas (calf) heading to the injured list in a corresponding move, it's Donovan Solano that should be the first in line to replace Moustakas as the Reds' everyday designated hitter. Lopez, who has seen action at three infield spots in addition to the corner-outfield spots at Triple-A this season, is expected to join Matt Reynolds as a utility option off the Cincinnati bench.

AUGUST 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Louisville Lopez was optioned to Triple-A Louisville on Monday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Lopez wasn't part of the Reds' Opening Day roster but has already been recalled and optioned three times apiece. His latest stint on the active roster lasted over a month and saw him hit .238/.333/.286 in 23 games.

JUNE 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Added to Wednesday's lineup Lopez was added to the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact The 26-year-old was initially slated to be out of the lineup for the fourth time in the last five games, but he'll join the starting nine after Brandon Drury (Achilles) was scratched just under an hour before the scheduled first pitch. Lopez will start at the keystone and bat second Wednesday.

JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE