Cincinnati selected Lopez's contract from Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

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.

The Reds reassigned Lopez to minor-league camp Monday.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Lopez cleared waivers and was outrighted Tuesday to Triple-A Louisville, reports Charlie Goldsmith of the Cincinnati Enquirer.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Lopez was designated for assignment by the Reds on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

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.