The Athletics signed Lopez on Monday to a minor-league contract that includes an invitation to spring training.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Atlanta released Lopez on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Atlanta reassigned Lopez to minor-league camp March 5.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Lopez signed a minor-league contract with Atlanta on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Lopez elected free agency Tuesday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

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.

The Reds returned Lopez to Triple-A Louisville on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

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.

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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

The Reds added Lopez to the active roster as Stuart Fairchild's (illness) replacement Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Lopez cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Louisville on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

After being DFA'd to clear room for Harrison Bader and Hunter Renfroe on Thursday, Lopez will remain in Louisville without the benefit of a spot on the 40-man roster. He's currently slashing .282/.390/.401 across 480 plate appearances in Triple-A.

Lopez was designated for assignment by the Reds on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Lopez was just called up Tuesday, but the Reds needed to clear out 40-man roster space after claiming Harrison Bader and Hunter Renfroe ahead of Thursday's waiver deadline. Mike Siani has also been designated for assignment.