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Works three innings in spot start Lopez allowed a hit and two walks with four strikeouts over three scoreless innings in a no-decision versus Minnesota.

Impact The 27-year-old was making a spot start after Carlos Rodon (shoulder) was placed on the injured list. Lopez pitched well, throwing 30 of 51 pitches for strikes while covering the most innings of any Chicago pitcher in the contest. He's mainly worked out of the bullpen this season with a 1.35 ERA, 0.75 WHIP and 22:5 K:BB across 20 innings. It seems more likely Lopez will return to the bullpen rather than stay in the rotation long-term.

AUGUST 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bailey Ober faces Reynaldo Lopez as Twins, White Sox play on YouTube TV After Chicago won the opener 11-1, the Twins came back to claim Tuesday's game 4-3.

AUGUST 11, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Getting spot start Wednesday Lopez will start Wednesday's game against the Twins in Minnesota, Vinnie Duber of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Impact Over his five seasons with the White Sox, Lopez has picked up 82 starts, but he's found a niche as a high-leverage reliever in his eight appearances out of the bullpen in 2021, logging a 1.29 ERA in 14 innings while limiting opposing hitters to a .146 average. He'll be thrust into starting duty on short notice while the White Sox rejigger their pitching schedule following Carlos Rodon's (shoulder) move to the IL, but expect the White Sox to limit Lopez's workload. He'll be pitching on two days' rest and hasn't covered more than three innings since getting a call-up from Triple-A Charlotte in mid-July, so Lopez shouldn't be expected to go through the Minnesota batting order more than once. Michael Kopech -- who hasn't pitched since Saturday -- could be a candidate to work multiple innings behind Lopez.

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

White Sox sweep Cubs at Wrigley as Jiménez drives in 5 runs

Eloy Jiménez drove in five runs with two home runs and a double, and the Chicago White Sox beat the crosstown Cubs 9-3 for their first sweep of a three-game series at Wrigley Field...

AUGUST 9, 2021 • Associated Press

Eats innings in bullpen Lopez allowed one hit and struck out four over three scoreless relief innings in Sunday's 2-1 win over Cleveland.

Impact It was a modified bullpen day for the White Sox, who called up Jimmy Lambert to start and got by with a string of relievers after that. Lopez has been an innings eater for the pale hose since his call up from Triple-A, pitching more than an inning in five of seven appearances. He has a 1.29 ERA over 14 innings and should be a prime candidate for a spot start or as a piggy-back starter when manager Tony La Russa wants to give the established rotation members a break.

AUGUST 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Goodwin homer in 9th gives White Sox 2-1 win over Indians

Brian Goodwin homered with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Chicago White Sox a 2-1 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Sunday

AUGUST 1, 2021 • Associated Press

Giolito scheduled to start for White Sox at Royals

The White Sox will start Lucas Giolito on Wednesday and the Royals are expected to counter with Kris Bubic

JULY 28, 2021 • Associated Press

Jiménez hits 3-run HR, rallies White Sox past Royals 5-3

Eloy Jiménez logged his first big hit of the season, launching a go-ahead, three-run homer in the eighth inning that sent the Chicago White Sox over the Kansas City Royals 5-3

JULY 28, 2021 • Associated Press

Tosses three innings Lopez allowed two runs (one earned) on two hits and a walk over three innings during a win over the Twins in Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader. He struck out three and did not factor...

Impact Lopez gave up a run on a Josh Donaldson sacrifice fly in the first inning but the only earned run he allowed was a solo blast by Mitch Garver in the second. It was his first big-league start during the 2021 campaign after producing a 7.62 ERA in 10 Triple-A starts before his promotion earlier this month. He'll likely slide back to the bullpen but could make spot starts for the White Sox as needed.

JULY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sheets' homer gives White Sox doubleheader split with Twins

Rookie Gavin Sheets hit a game-ending three run homer in the bottom of the seventh, giving the Chicago White Sox a 5-3 win over the Minnesota Twins in the second game of a doublehe...

JULY 20, 2021 • Associated Press

Set to start nightcap Lopez is in line to start the second game of Monday's doubleheader against the Twins, Vinnie Duber of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Impact Lopez may not be asked to pitch deep into the game, as the White Sox have a well-rested bullpen following strong starts by Lucas Giolito and Carlos Rodon over the weekend. Lance Lynn will pitch in the early game Monday, which shouldn't tax the bullpen much if he continues the All-Star form he's displayed throughout the year. Lopez may not be able to go deep in the game even if the White Sox need him to, as he's struggled to a 7.62 ERA and 1.90 WHIP in 10 starts for Triple-A Charlotte this season.

JULY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago White Sox recall Reynaldo Lopez and reinstate Aaron Bummer — and both will pitch out of the bullpen Chicago White Sox starter Reynaldo Lopez was recalled from Triple-A Charlotte Friday and will pitch out of the bullpen.

JULY 16, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Called up by White Sox Lopez was recalled from Triple-A Charlotte on Friday, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Impact The right-hander has been at the Triple-A level all season but will join the White Sox for the start of the second half. Lopez has exclusively pitched as a starter since signing with Chicago in 2017 and started in all 10 of his outings this year at Triple-A, though he'll work out of the bullpen with the big-league rotation currently in good health. The 27-year-old has a 7.62 ERA over 39 Triple-A innings this season, but the White Sox are apparently hoping he'll produce better results as a reliever.

JULY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from MiLB IL Triple-A Charlotte activated Lopez (eye) from its 7-day injured list ahead of his scheduled start Wednesday against Norfolk.

Impact After missing out on a spot in the White Sox's Opening Day rotation, Lopez will be making his first appearance for Charlotte since 2017. His 2021 debut was delayed after he required surgery on both his corneas May 2 to address a vision issue, but he'll apparently good to go now. Lopez will likely remain in the Triple-A rotation until the White Sox have a need for another starter at the big-league level.

MAY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On minor-league injured list Lopez will begin the season on the minor-league injured list after undergoing surgery Sunday to correct a vision issue, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

Impact Lopez is expected to be ready to go within two or three weeks. He'll serve as rotation depth for the White Sox this season, but his struggles in recent seasons mean the team would likely prefer to not have to look his way.

MAY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago White Sox 2021 Season Preview: Reynaldo Lopez Things didn't go very well for Reynaldo Lopez of the Chicago White Sox during spring training. He went in trying to beat out Carlos Rodon fo...

MARCH 27, 2021 • SOUTHSIDESHOWDOWN.COM

Remaining stretched out Lopez will continue to stretch out as a starter at the team's alternate training site, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

Impact The desire to keep Lopez stretched out was part of the decision to send him to the alternate site rather than keep him with the big-league squad as a long reliever. That's probably just part of the story, however, as his 9.00 ERA in 11 spring innings didn't do anything to suggest that Lopez was suddenly becoming something other than the guy who struggled to a 5.52 ERA in 41 starts over the last two years. He'll serve as rotation depth should the White Sox get hit by an injury crisis this season but the team would probably be happiest if they're forced to turn his way as little as possible.

MARCH 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Reynaldo Lopez is optioned to the Chicago White Sox alternate site, putting Dylan Cease and Carlos Rodon in the last 2 spots in the rotation Reynaldo Lopez began spring training for a spot in the Chicago White Sox rotation. But a day after he allowed four runs in three relief inni...

MARCH 23, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Optioned to alternate site Lopez was optioned to the team's alternate training site Monday, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

Impact Lopez was battling for the fifth rotation spot, but was expected to serve as a reliever for the team even if he lost out on the role. However, he had a disastrous spring training, allowing 11 earned runs across 11 innings while surrendering three home runs and four walks. Lopez will likely pitch in the big leagues at some point this season, but he'll have to wait for injury or poor performance for his next opportunity.

MARCH 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago White Sox: Reynaldo Lopez really hurt his chances The Chicago White Sox really needed someone to step up and be the fifth starter. After acquiring Lance Lynn in a trade earlier in the offsea...

MARCH 22, 2021 • SOUTHSIDESHOWDOWN.COM

3 takeaways from Chicago White Sox spring training Thursday, including Reynaldo Lopez working to avoid tipping pitches and Carlos Rodon attacking the zone Reynaldo Lopez and Carlos Rodon are competing for a spot in the Chicago White Sox rotation. Both pitched Thursday against the Cincinnati Red...

MARCH 12, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

May have been tipping pitches Lopez believes he may have been tipping his pitches during his appearance Thursday, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Impact Lopez was hit hard throughout his appearance, surrendering four extra-base hits in his three innings of work. He allowed a total of five earned runs, three of which came on back-to-back homers in the third frame. Lopez, who's competing for the final rotation spot with Carlos Rodon, pitched two perfect innings in his previous outing.

MARCH 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On bump Thursday Lopez is the scheduled starter for Thursday's game against the Reds, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Lopez, who pitched two perfect innings against Cleveland last Saturday, is vying for the final spot in the rotation. He's competition for the job is Carlos Rodon, who has not yet appeared in a Cactus League game.

MARCH 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bid for rotation Lopez pitched two perfect innings with one strikeout in Saturday's spring game against the Indians.

Impact Lopez is on the outside looking in for a rotation spot but could push Carlos Rodon for the fifth starter's job with a strong spring. He tightened up his arm swing, at the behest of new pitching coach Ethan Katz, and produced good results Saturday, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun Times reports. ''With the new arm action, all my pitches are better,'' Lopez said. ''They're going to have better action, more life, especially my fastball. I've been more consistent with it. But all my pitches are going to be better.'' At this point. Lopez, who has started for the White Sox since 2018, is projected as a reliever.

MARCH 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Seeing is believing: Bauer shuts eye, pitches shutout ball

What’s that piece of advice Little League coaches always tell their kid — keep your eye on the ball, right

MARCH 7, 2021 • Associated Press