Reynaldo López - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Cleared for rehab games Lopez (knee) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday, Chad Bishop of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Lopez is working his way back from left knee inflammation, which has kept him out for all of August. The veteran right-hander's last six appearances for Atlanta were as a starting pitcher, but he could be used as a reliever upon his return. If that happens, it might shorten his rehab assignment.

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Throws off mound, could return as reliever Atlanta manager Walt Weiss said that Lopez (knee) completed a bullpen session Tuesday, Jesus Cano of The Athletic reports.

Impact Shortly after Lopez landed on the 15-day injured list Aug. 2 due to left knee inflammation, Weiss indicated that Lopez was expected to return when first eligible Friday. The 32-year-old righty looks like he'll need at least a little extra time beyond that before being activated, and he may also be headed for a role change upon his return. Though Weiss noted Tuesday that he still views Lopez as a starter, the skipper noted that Lopez could be an option out of the bullpen, depending on the club's needs. Atlanta has gotten excellent results from trade-deadline pickup Tyler Mahle in his first two starts, and Weiss may prefer to keep Mahle in the rotation ahead of Lopez, who had started in his last six appearances prior to landing on the shelf and posted a 3.86 ERA and 1.29 WHIP in 28 innings over that span.

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Minimum IL stint expected Lopez (knee) underwent an MRI on Sunday, which showed no structural damage, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact Lopez was placed on the 15-day injured list earlier in the day after he was scratched from his expected start Saturday due to left knee inflammation. The right-hander appears to have avoided any significant damage internally, and manager Walt Weiss expects Lopez to be activated from the IL when first eligible Aug. 15.

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Braves place Reynaldo López on 15-day injured list with left knee inflammation and recall JR Ritchie

The Atlanta Braves have placed right-hander Reynaldo López on the 15-day injured list with left knee inflammation

AUGUST 2 • Associated Press

Shifts to IL Atlanta placed Lopez (knee) on the 15-day injured list Sunday.

Impact Atlanta is labeling Lopez's injury as left knee inflammation, though Mark Bowman of MLB.com relays that the club is still awaiting the results of the right-hander's MRI before providing a timeline for his return. Right-hander JR Ritchie was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett in a corresponding move and will step in as Atlanta's new fifth starter beginning with Sunday's game against the Nationals. Since moving back into the rotation in late June after a two-month stint in the bullpen, Lopez went 1-2 with a 3.86 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 27:8 K:BB in 28 innings over six starts.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE

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Likely to go on IL Atlanta manager Walt Weiss said Saturday that Lopez (knee) will likely go on the 15-day injured list, Chad Bishop of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Lopez was scratched from his scheduled start against the Nationals on Saturday due to left knee inflammation. He'll undergo an MRI to determine the severity of the knee injury, but it's severe enough for Lopez to require a stint on the IL. A minimum stay on the IL would put the right-hander on track to return in mid-August, though his recovery timeline will become more clear once he's undergone more tests. JR Ritchie, who is slated to pitch Sunday against Washington, could get a few turns in the rotation while Lopez is sidelined.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 1 • Associated Press

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Scratched with knee inflammation Lopez was scratched from his scheduled start Saturday against Washington due to left knee inflammation.

Impact The severity of Lopez's injury is unclear, but it's enough of an issue to prevent him from taking the mound Saturday. Martin Perez was originally due to start Sunday's series finale but will instead move up a day and start in Lopez's place.

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Sharp in no-decision Lopez didn't factor into the decision Sunday against the Orioles, allowing five hits and a walk across 5.2 scoreless innings. He struck out six.

Impact It was a nice bounce-back outing from Lopez, who had given up nine runs across 9.1 innings in his previous two starts. Overall, the right-hander is 4-3 with a 3.64 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 66:29 K:BB through 71.2 innings this season. Lopez will look to build on Sunday's outing his next time out, currently slated to come at home against the Nationals.

JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 26 • BATTERYPOWER.COM

Orioles vs. Braves Probable Starting Pitchers – July 26 Shane Baz and Reynaldo Lopez are the projected starters when the Baltimore Orioles and Atlanta Braves square off on Sunday at Oriole Park at...

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Allows two homers in loss Lopez (4-3) took the loss against the Padres on Tuesday, allowing five runs on nine hits and three walks with six strikeouts over 4.1 innings.

Impact Lopez allowed runs in three separate innings, including solo homers in the fourth and fifth. The 32-year-old allowed one earned run in each of his first three starts upon returning to the rotation June 26 but has now surrendered nine earned runs over two straight losses. He'll take a 3.95 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 60:28 K:BB across 66 innings this season into a road matchup with the Orioles this weekend.

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE

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Falls behind early Lopez (4-2) allowed four runs on five hits and a walk while striking out three over five innings to take the loss versus St. Louis on Saturday.

Impact Lopez fell behind early after giving up a three-run home run to Lars Nootbaar in the first inning. Atlanta's offense never mounted much of a threat, leaving Lopez to take his first loss since April 21, which was the start that sent him to the bullpen for two months. He's allowed seven runs over 18 innings with a 15:4 K:BB over four starts since rejoining the rotation. Overall, Lopez has a 3.50 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 54:25 K:BB across 61.2 innings through 22 appearances (nine starts) this season.

JULY 12 • ROTOWIRE

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