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Stellar in spring start Lopez allowed no hits and a walk across four scoreless innings in Saturday's Cactus League win over the Royals. He struck out seven.

Impact After allowing a leadoff walk to Nick Loftin, Lopez proceeded to retire each of the next batters he faced for the rest of the outing, striking out over half of them. After being slow-played to open the spring following a left elbow strain that landed him on the injured list to close the 2025 season -- and looking shaky in his first spring start -- the right-hander looked much more in his element Saturday. Though formal confirmation has yet to be given, Lopez is expected to open the season with a spot in the big-league rotation as the 28-year-old looks to build on some of the upside he flashed last season, when he posted a 4.08 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and a 113:37 K:BB across 21 appearances (17 starts) and 92.2 innings.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 15 • MLB.COM

Shaky in first spring start Lopez (elbow) allowed three runs on three hits and a walk across two innings in Sunday's Cactus League win over the Dodgers. He struck out one.

Impact Lopez returned to the mound after closing the 2025 season on the injured list with a left elbow strain and being slow-played to open spring. The right-hander was hit around over his two frames, surrendering a solo homer to Andy Pages in the first inning and back-to-back doubles to Nick Senzel and Ryan Ward in the second inning that each plated a run. Aside from the results, Lopez simply returning to action is an encouraging sign as he looks to be healthy for the regular season. After posting a 4.08 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and a 113:37 K:BB across 21 appearances (17 starts) and 92.2 innings last year, Lopez is a strong candidate to open the 2026 season in the rotation, though a number of arms -- including Luis Morales, Jack Perkins and J.T. Ginn -- are also vying for spots at the back end of the staff.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Making spring debut Sunday Lopez (elbow) is scheduled to start Sunday's Cactus League game against the Angels.

Impact The left-hander built up slowly early in camp after finishing 2025 on the injured list due to an elbow strain, and he's now ready to make his Cactus League debut this weekend. Lopez received his first extended look in the majors last season and was a decent rotation piece for the A's with a 4.08 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 113:37 K:BB across 92.2 innings. The 27-year-old is expected to open the campaign as a member of the Athletics' starting rotation.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Facing hitters Lopez (elbow) has begun throwing live batting practice within the past week, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Lopez has yet to make his debut in the Cactus League this year after ending the 2025 campaign on the injured list with a strained left elbow. The 27-year-old lefty doesn't seem to have suffered any setbacks in his recovery, but the team is still playing it safe and building him up slowly this spring. If all goes according to plan, he'll get his first taste of spring action against the Dodgers on March 8 and figures to open the regular season in the Athletics' rotation.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Tosses side session Monday Lopez (elbow) completed a bullpen session Monday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Lopez missed the final month and change of the 2025 season due to a left elbow flexor strain, but he appears to have had a normal offseason and doesn't seem to be facing any restrictions in the early stages of camp. The 27-year-old lefty should be guaranteed a rotation spot heading into 2026 after he was one of the few bright spots for a wretched Athletics pitching staff last season with a 4.08 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 19.0 K-BB% over 92.2 innings.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Athletics and Royals play, winner secures 3-game series

The Athletics and Kansas City Royals play on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Athletics face the Royals with 1-0 series lead

The Athletics lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Kansas City Royals

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Athletics take on the Royals after Langeliers' 4-hit game

The Athletics take on the Kansas City Royals after Shea Langeliers had four hits against the Astros on Thursday

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Athletics play the Astros after Langeliers' 4-hit game

The Athletics play the Houston Astros after Shea Langeliers' four-hit game on Wednesday

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Astros aim to stop 4-game skid, play the Athletics

The Houston Astros look to end their four-game losing streak with a victory against the Athletics

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Athletics host the Astros to open 3-game series

The Athletics host the Houston Astros to open a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Pirates and Athletics meet in series rubber match

Both the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Athletics are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Pirates head into matchup with the Athletics on losing streak

The Pittsburgh Pirates look to break their five-game losing streak when they play the Athletics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Pirates host the Athletics on 6-game home skid

The Pittsburgh Pirates are looking to stop their six-game home losing streak with a victory over the Athletics

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Red Sox and Athletics meet with series tied 1-1

The Boston Red Sox and Athletics meet on Thursday with the winner claiming the three-game series

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Athletics look to prolong win streak, play the Red Sox

The Athletics seek to extend a five-game win streak with a victory over the Boston Red Sox

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Red Sox take on the Athletics in first of 3-game series

The Boston Red Sox open a three-game series at home against the Athletics on Tuesday

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Athletics try to keep home win streak going, host the Reds

The Athletics, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Cincinnati Reds

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Athletics bring 1-0 series lead over Reds into game 2

The Athletics face the Cincinnati Reds, leading the series 1-0

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Athletics begin 3-game series at home against the Reds

The Athletics host the Cincinnati Reds to begin a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Making good progress Lopez (elbow) is making good progress and has an outside chance of pitching in MLB before the season ends, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Lopez landed on the injured list Aug. 26 with a left elbow flexor strain, just two days after giving up nine runs in a disastrous start against the Mariners. Prior to that outing, the southpaw had been effective, recording a 3.28 ERA and 1.17 WHIP across 20 appearances (16 starts) and 90.2 innings. The Athletics aren't in a position to rush him back without playoff pressure, but the positive reports on his recovery are at least encouraging for a possible return.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Making good progress Lopez (elbow) is making good progress and has an outside chance of pitching in MLB before the season ends, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox bring 3-game win streak into game against the Athletics

The Boston Red Sox are looking to extend a three-game win streak with a victory over the Athletics

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Athletics take home losing streak into matchup with the Red Sox

The Athletics look to stop their four-game home slide with a victory against the Boston Red Sox

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

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