Jacob Lopez - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Optioned to Las Vegas The Athletics optioned Lopez to Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday.

Impact Lopez has posted a 6.75 ERA, 1.84 WHIP and 38:33 K:BB over 50.2 innings covering 10 starts and two relief appearances this season. He'll get a reset at Las Vegas.

JUNE 2 • ROTOWIRE

Bound for Triple-A after poor start Lopez is set to head to Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday, Jason Burke of SI.com reports.

Impact Lopez fell apart in the third inning of Sunday's loss to the Yankees, finishing with a line of seven runs on five hits and two walks with three strikeouts over two-plus innings. In the postgame, Burke noted that "Mark Kotsay said they needed five or six innings from [Lopez] on Sunday, and the performance, with the added mental miscue of not covering first [base in the third inning], has led to the left-hander being optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas." The 28-year-old has largely struggled in 2026, posting a 4-3 record with a 6.75 ERA and 1.84 WHIP across 50.2 innings (12 appearances). A corresponding move and further clarity on who will replace Lopez in the rotation will likely come Monday.

JUNE 1 • ROTOWIRE

The Yankees use a 13-run 3rd inning to beat the Athletics 13-8

Ben Rice had two extra-base hits and four RBIs in a 13-run third inning that was the biggest for the New York Yankees in 21 years, carrying them to a 13-8 victory over the Athletic...

MAY 31 • Associated Press

Earns fourth win in bulk relief Lopez (4-2) earned the win Sunday against the Padres. He allowed one run on six hits and a walk while striking out three over 4.2 innings.

Impact After Luis Medina recorded four outs as the opener, Lopez entered in the second inning and was able to work through traffic to limit the Padres' scoring efforts en route to the win. The southpaw has struggled with homers this season but managed to keep the ball in the yard Sunday after allowing at least one long ball in each of his previous four appearances. It remains to be seen whether the Athletics will continue deploying Lopez behind an opener, though he'll carry a 5.73 ERA, 1.77 WHIP and 35:31 K:BB across 48.2 innings (11 games) into his next outing, which is tentatively scheduled for Saturday against the Yankees.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Lopez finds rhythm behind opener in A's win over Padres SAN DIEGO -- Searching for ways to remedy what has been a subpar season to this point for Jacob Lopez, the Athletics switched things up on S...

MAY 24 • MLB.COM

Cortes homers, Kurtz reaches base for 47th straight game as A's beat Padres 5-2

Carlos Cortes hit a leadoff home run and Nick Kurtz extended his on-base streak to 47 games as the AL West-leading Athletics beat the San Diego Padres 5-2 to avoid a three-game swe...

MAY 24 • Associated Press

Can't capitalize on big lead Lopez pitched 3.2 innings against the Angels on Tuesday, allowing four runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out two batters in a no-decision.

Impact Lopez was given a 6-0 lead after a big top of the third inning by the Athletics' offense. However, the southpaw gave a run back in the bottom of that frame on a Mike Trout homer, then allowed four straight batters to reach base with two outs in the fourth -- resulting in three runs -- before being pulled. The early exit cost Lopez a chance at a victory in what turned out to be a 14-6 final score in favor of the A's. Lopez had shown some signs of improvement in his previous two starts, giving up four combined earned runs over 10.1 frames, but he still has an ugly 6.14 ERA on the season. His next start is projected to be a road tilt in San Diego.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Kurtz's 5 RBIs, HRs by Zack Gelof and Brent Rooker lead Athletics to 14-6 win over Angels

Nick Kurtz had three hits and five RBIs, Brent Rooker and Zack Gelof homered and drove in three runs apiece as the Athletics beat the Los Angeles Angels 14-6

MAY 20 • Associated Press

Athletics take 3-game losing streak into matchup against the Angels

The Athletics head into the matchup against the Los Angeles Angels after losing three straight games

MAY 19 • Associated Press

Fades late in no-decision Lopez did not factor into the decision Thursday against the Cardinals, allowing three runs (two earned) on four hits and three walks while striking out two over five innings.

Impact Lopez was effective through the first four innings, allowing just one hit before trouble arrived. Victor Scott tied the game with a solo homer in the fifth, and Jordan Walker added another solo shot an inning later before a throwing error helped bring home an additional run that ended Lopez's outing. The left-hander threw 56 of his 86 pitches for strikes but continued to struggle with keeping the ball in the yard, now allowing multiple homers in three straight appearances. Lopez has also yet to complete six innings in a start this season. He now owns a 5.80 ERA, 1.71 WHIP and 30:27 K:BB across 40.1 innings and is slated to face the Angels next.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Athletics and Cardinals play, winner takes 3-game series

The Athletics and St. Louis Cardinals meet on Thursday with the winner claiming the three-game series

MAY 14 • Associated Press

Fans five in third win Lopez (3-2) picked up the win Friday, allowing two runs on three hits and two walks over 5.1 innings in a 4-3 victory over the Orioles. He struck out five.

Impact Solo shots by Pete Alonso in the fourth inning and Adley Rutschman in the sixth accounted for all the offense against Lopez, who tossed 57 of 91 pitches for strikes before leaving the mound. The southpaw has yet to work more than 5.1 innings in any of his appearances this season, either in a starting role or as a bulk reliever, and he's been taken deep eight times in just 35.1 innings, giving him little margin for error. Lopez will carry a 6.11 ERA, 1.75 WHIP and 28:24 K:BB into his next outing, which is set to come at home next week against the Cardinals.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Kurtz's 2-run triple highlights a 3-run fifth as the Athletics edge the Orioles 4-3

Nick Kurtz hit a two-run triple in the fifth inning, and the Athletics edged the Baltimore Orioles 4-3

MAY 9 • Associated Press

Orioles host the Athletics in first of 3-game series

The Baltimore Orioles open a three-game series at home against the Athletics on Friday

MAY 8 • Associated Press

Steamrolled by Cleveland Lopez (2-2) took the loss Saturday as the A's were routed 14-6 by the Guardians, coughing up six runs on eight hits and a walk over 5.1 innings. He struck out five.

Impact Half of the hits off Lopez went for extra bases, including homers by the light-hitting Austin Hedges in the third inning and David Fry in the sixth. Lopez hadn't made a start since April 21, making only a one-inning relief appearance in between, but the extra rest didn't help the southpaw find his form. He'll carry a 6.60 ERA, 1.90 WHIP and 23:22 K:BB through 30 innings into his next outing -- if he doesn't have his turn in the rotation skipped again, it's scheduled to come on the road next weekend in Baltimore.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Ramírez steals 300th career base, Fry and Manzardo homer as Guardians rally past Athletics 14-6

José Ramírez stole his 300th career base, David Fry and Kyle Manzardo both hit home runs and the Cleveland Guardians used a four-run fifth inning to rally past the Athletics 14-6

MAY 2 • Associated Press

DeLauter leads Guardians against the Athletics after 4-hit game

The Cleveland Guardians play the Athletics after Chase DeLauter had four hits on Friday in an 8-5 win over the Athletics

MAY 2 • Associated Press

Royals aim to break road losing streak, take on the Athletics

The Kansas City Royals visit the Athletics looking to stop an eight-game road losing streak

APRIL 28 • Associated Press

Allows one run in relief outing Lopez allowed one run on a hit and two walks over one-plus inning Sunday against the Rangers. He struck out one.

Impact With his turn in the rotation set to be skipped during this week's series against the Royals, Lopez was deployed out of the bullpen Sunday and produced mixed results. The southpaw entered in the fifth inning and tossed a scoreless frame, but allowed a run and multiple baserunners without recording an out in the sixth inning, leaving Justin Sterner to work out of the jam. Lopez has been disappointing to begin 2026, posting a 5.84 ERA and 1.95 WHIP with a 2-1 record across 24.2 innings. He's tentatively lined up to start Saturday against the Guardians, though that remains unconfirmed.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Cortes triple and Justin Sterner's clutch pitching lift Athletics to 2-1 win over Rangers

Carlos Cortes had a two-run triple in the first inning, reliever Justin Sterner escaped a bases-loaded, no-out jam to preserve a one-run lead in the sixth and the Athletics beat th...

APRIL 26 • Associated Press

Improves control in victory Monday Lopez (2-1) earned the win over Seattle on Monday, allowing two runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out one batter over 5.1 innings.

Impact Lopez averaged over four walks across his first four starts of the campaign, so it was a significant improvement for him to issue just two free passes while throwing 52 of 86 pitches for strikes Monday. The left-hander recorded only one strikeout, but he mostly kept the Mariners in check, with the only extra-base hit against him being a solo homer by Cal Raleigh in the fifth inning. Lopez still has a poor 5.70 ERA and 1.90 WHIP on the campaign, and he's recorded more walks (19) than punchouts (17). Still, he's managed a 2-1 record and will look to improve upon that in his next outing, which is slated to be a home matchup against Kansas City.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Shea Langeliers hits his 8th homer as Athletics beat scuffling Mariners 5-2

Shea Langeliers hit his eighth homer, Jacob Lopez pitched effectively into the sixth inning and the Athletics beat the scuffling Seattle Mariners 5-2

APRIL 22 • Associated Press

Cortes leads Athletics against the Mariners after 4-hit performance

The Athletics take on the Seattle Mariners after Carlos Cortes had four hits against the Mariners on Monday

APRIL 21 • Associated Press

Mariners vs. Athletics: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch Luis Castillo will take the ball for the Seattle Mariners (10-13) when they host starting pitcher Jacob Lopez and the Athletics (11-11) in a...

APRIL 21 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Still struggling to find plate Lopez took a no-decision Wednesday against the Rangers, allowing two runs on three hits and four walks in five innings. He struck out five.

Impact The left-hander is making a habit of issuing free passes -- he's now walked at least three in each of his first four starts of 2026. Lopez has fanned at least five in three consecutive outings, but he's not yet given up fewer than two runs in any appearance thus far. His next start currently projects for next week in Seattle versus the division-rival Mariners, but Lopez owns a 6.38 ERA, 1.96 WHIP and an alarming 16:17 K:BB through 18.1 innings and will be tough to trust in fantasy lineups.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

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