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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.

Impact 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.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Left off wild-card roster Lopez did not make the Blue Jays' 26-man wild-card roster, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Otto Lopez, Gabriel Moreno impress in double-header split with Orioles Since these games quite literally meant nothing to either team, John Schneider had some choices to make as far as who logged playing time to...

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Otto Lopez's two-run single | 10/05/2022 Otto Lopez laces a two-run single, scoring Bradley Zimmer and Gabriel Moreno and giving the Blue Jays a 3-1 lead in the top of the 7th innin...

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • MLB.COM

Otto Lopez's run-scoring knock | 10/05/2022 Otto Lopez collects his first MLB RBI with a single to left field, driving in the first run of the game in the top of the 2nd inning

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • MLB.COM

Otto Lopez's first career hit | 10/01/2022 Otto Lopez hits a single to center field to record his first Major League hit in the bottom of the 7th inning

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • MLB.COM

Hernández, Jansen HR, Jays hold wild-card edge, rout Red Sox

Teoscar Hernández homered, doubled twice and singled, Danny Jansen drove in five runs and the Toronto Blue Jays moved one step closer to wrapping up the top spot in the AL wild-car...

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • Associated Press

Called up Thursday Lopez was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays sign OF Jackie Bradley Jr. to 1-year deal

The Toronto Blue Jays have signed veteran outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. to a one-year contract

AUGUST 9, 2022 • Associated Press

Optioned to Triple-A Lopez was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays put Springer on injured list with inflamed elbow

The Toronto Blue Jays placed All-Star outfielder George Springer on the 10-day injured list with inflammation in his right elbow

AUGUST 6, 2022 • Associated Press

Added to active roster Lopez was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Burnes, McCutchen, Brosseau lead Brewers past Blue Jays 5-4

Corbin Burnes pitched into the eighth inning, Andrew McCutchen and Mike Brosseau homered, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4

JUNE 25, 2022 • Associated Press

Sent down by Blue Jays Lopez was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday.

Impact 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.

JUNE 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rizzo slam in 8-run 5th, Yanks rout Jays 12-3 for 8th in row

Anthony Rizzo capped the Yankees’ eight-run fifth inning with a grand slam off the facing of the third deck in right, and the New York Yankees extended their winning streak to eigh...

JUNE 18, 2022 • Associated Press

Recalled by Toronto Lopez was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo on Friday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Impact 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.

JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays Recall No. 5 Prospect Otto Lopez The Toronto Blue Jays promoted infielder Otto Lopez ahead of the team’s series against New York.

JUNE 17, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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.

Impact 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, and he could be in the mix for a big-league promotion should the Blue Jays require infield depth later in the year.

MAY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact 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.

APRIL 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact 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.

APRIL 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to minors The Blue Jays optioned Lopez to their minor-league camp Monday, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.

Impact 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.

MARCH 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cabrera hits 500th career homer, Tigers beat Jays 5-3 in 11

Miguel Cabrera became the 28th major leaguer to hit 500 home runs, Daz Cameron doubled home the winning run in the 11th inning, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-...

AUGUST 22, 2021 • Associated Press

Sent back to Buffalo The Blue Jays optioned Lopez to Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kaitlyn McGrath: Regarding Kevin Smith and Otto Lopez, both can... - The Athletic Regarding Kevin Smith and Otto Lopez, both can play in the infield and outfield, but Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo said he'd lean toward...

AUGUST 18, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Nationals snap seven-game slide, beat Blue Jays 12-6

Catcher Riley Adams homered and drove in three as part of a three-hit night in his first game against his former team, Erick Fedde won for the first time in more than two months an...

AUGUST 18, 2021 • Associated Press

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