The Athletics signed Lopez on Monday to a minor-league contract that includes an invitation to spring training.
Lopez reported the news himself on his Instagram account. The 28-year-old is a career .265/.309/.329 hitter over parts of three major-league seasons and is capable of playing all over the diamond.
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Alejo Lopez: Cut loose by Atlanta
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Atlanta released Lopez on Monday.
Signed to a minor-league deal last fall, Lopez received an invitation to big-league spring training with Atlanta but failed to crack the Opening Day roster. He didn't receive a call-up to the majors at any point in 2024 and will now hit free agency in search of a new home heading into 2025. Over his 473 plate appearances with Gwinnett this season, the 28-year-old Lopez slashed .307/.392/.397 with four home runs and 21 stolen bases.
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Braves' Alejo Lopez: Falls short of Opening Day roster
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Atlanta reassigned Lopez to minor-league camp March 5.
Lopez didn't make much of a push for a spot on the Opening Day roster, as Atlanta had several other players with prior MLB experience competing with him for a utility role. The 27-year-old switch hitter, who appeared in 76 big-league games with the Reds over the past three seasons, is expected to report to Triple-A Gwinnett to begin the 2024 campaign.
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Braves' Alejo Lopez: Gets minors deal from Atlanta
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Lopez signed a minor-league contract with Atlanta on Saturday.
Lopez elected free agency after being removed from the Reds' 40-man roster earlier this month but has quickly caught on in another organization. He'll likely be in Atlanta's major-league camp during spring training as a non-roster invitee.
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Alejo Lopez: Becomes free agent
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Lopez elected free agency Tuesday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Lopez appeared in just one game in the majors this season, going 1-for-2 with an RBI and a run scored on Sept. 9 against St. Louis. Otherwise, he spent all season with Triple-A Louisville and slashed .292/.401/.408 with 43 RBI across 556 plate appearances. Lopez's solid stat line gives him a good chance to latch on with another franchise.
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Reds' Alejo Lopez: Returns to Triple-A
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The Reds returned Lopez to Triple-A Louisville on Sunday.
The 27-year-old was temporarily added to Cincinnati's 26-man and 40-man rosters Friday when Stuart Fairchild (illness) landed on the COVID-19 injured list, and Lopez will return to the minors after going 1-for-2 with a double, an RBI and a run in his lone appearance. Since Lopez is not on the 40-man roster, he's not a likely bet to receive another chance in the big leagues this season.
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Reds' Alejo Lopez: Starts for scratched Marte
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Lopez was a late addition to Saturday's starting lineup at second base after Noelvi Marte was scratched with a facial contusion. Lopez went 1-for-2 with an RBI and was ejected for arguing a called third strike.
Lopez made an immediate impact, preventing a run with a nice diving stop for the third out of the second inning. He then doubled home a run in the bottom half of the frame. He was later ejected along with manager David Bell in the fourth inning for arguing called strikes. Lopez joined the major-league club Saturday amid the Reds' COVID-19 outbreak.
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Reds' Alejo Lopez: Joins major-league squad
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The Reds added Lopez to the active roster as Stuart Fairchild's (illness) replacement Saturday.
With Fairchild headed for the COVID-19 injured list, Lopez will fill in as a depth piece for the Reds while Fairchild is out. Lopez is slashing .279/.386/.396 across 497 plate appearances in Triple-A this season, and he is unlikely to see many opportunities while with Cincinnati.
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Reds' Alejo Lopez: Selected to MLB roster
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Cincinnati selected Lopez's contract from Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday.
Lopez is up in the majors for the first time this season after posting a .282/.390/.404 batting line with seven homers and 15 steals across 108 games for Louisville. The 27-year-old can serve as depth at a variety of positions as the Reds try to navigate around several key injuries.
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Reds' Alejo Lopez: Sent to minor-league camp
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The Reds reassigned Lopez to minor-league camp Monday.
Lopez was removed from the 40-man roster prior to camp and failed to make the team as a non-roster invitee. He'll represent utility depth at Triple-A Louisville.
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Reds' Alejo Lopez: Outrighted to Triple-A
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Lopez cleared waivers and was outrighted Tuesday to Triple-A Louisville, reports Charlie Goldsmith of the Cincinnati Enquirer.
Lopez was designated for assignment last week to clear out a 40-man roster spot for outfielder Will Benson, who was acquired via trade from the Guardians. Lopez will be on the MLB side of Reds camp this spring as a non-roster invitee.
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Reds' Alejo Lopez: Pushed off 40-man roster
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Lopez was designated for assignment by the Reds on Wednesday.
This move opens up a 40-man roster spot for Will Benson, who was just acquired via trade from the Guardians. Lopez has shown a good amount of defensive versatility, but the 26-year-old owns a career .262/.307/.321 batting line with only one home run in 179 total major-league plate appearances.
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Reds' Alejo Lopez: Back in bench role
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Lopez is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Pirates.
Lopez went 4-for-19 with an RBI and a run while starting in each of the past five games at either designated hitter, left field, second base or third base. He likely won't have a direct path to any one spot in the lineup over the final week and a half over the season, but he could continue to see steady at-bats nonetheless in his super-utility role.
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Reds' Alejo Lopez: Career day at dish
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Lopez went 3-for-3 with a home run, one double, three RBI and three runs scored in Sunday's loss to the Brewers.
Lopez reached base in all four at-bats, including his first career home run, a 400-foot shot to right field in the seventh inning. Additionally, his three runs and three RBI on the day were both career highs. Despite the strong showing, the 26-year-old is unlikely to earn regular at-bats as Cincinnati has a crowded infield.
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Reds' Alejo Lopez: Swipes bag in win
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Lopez went 2-for-4 with an RBI, a stolen base and two runs scored in a 10-0 win over the Rockies in Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader.
Lopez had sat out three straight games entering this contest, where he got the start at second base. The 26-year-old was able to supply an RBI on a fielder's choice and score in the sixth inning after singling, stealing third and scoring in the Reds' five-run fourth. His playing time is likely to remain limited when Jonathan India (knee) is available. Lopez is nonetheless slashing .301/.363/.344 with no home runs, three steals, four RBI and 10 runs scored through 102 plate appearances this year.
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Reds' Alejo Lopez: Awarded second straight start
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Lopez will start at second base and bat fifth in Wednesday's game against the Cardinals.
After going 3-for-3 with a run scored while filling in on the left side of the infield for Jose Barrero in Tuesday's 5-1 win, Lopez will shift over to the other side of the diamond for the series finale. Lopez still looks to be stuck in a reserve role for now, but if his performance warrants more opportunities, the Reds could create room for him in the lineup by installing Donovan Solano as their full-time first baseman while rotating their other regulars in the infield at the designated-hitter spot.
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Reds' Alejo Lopez: Gets call to majors
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The Reds recalled Lopez from Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday.
Though Lopez will join the big club with Mike Moustakas (calf) heading to the injured list in a corresponding move, it's Donovan Solano that should be the first in line to replace Moustakas as the Reds' everyday designated hitter. Lopez, who has seen action at three infield spots in addition to the corner-outfield spots at Triple-A this season, is expected to join Matt Reynolds as a utility option off the Cincinnati bench.
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Reds' Alejo Lopez: Added to Wednesday's lineup
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Lopez was added to the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
The 26-year-old was initially slated to be out of the lineup for the fourth time in the last five games, but he'll join the starting nine after Brandon Drury (Achilles) was scratched just under an hour before the scheduled first pitch. Lopez will start at the keystone and bat second Wednesday.
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Reds' Alejo Lopez: Rejoins big club
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The Reds recalled Lopez from Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday.
Lopez is eligible to rejoin the Reds just two days after being optioned since Cincinnati placed Joey Votto (illness) on the COVID-19 injured list in a corresponding move. The 25-year-old is expected to be ticketed for a depth role, though it's possible the Reds give him another look as the everyday second baseman after Jonathan India (hamstring) was moved back to the injured list Sunday.
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Reds' Alejo Lopez: Optioned to Louisville
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Lopez was optioned back down to Triple-A Louisville following Sunday's loss to the Rockies.
That it was Lopez and not someone else sent back down was a little surprising, given that Jonathan India (hamstring) just went back on the IL on Sunday. But the Reds needed to demote two players because they are required to get down to 26 by Monday, and Lopez drew the short straw.
