Lopez was outrighted to Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

After going unclaimed off waivers, Lopez will remain in the Atlanta organization as a depth catcher in the high minors. Since Gwinnett teammate Alex Jackson already has a spot on the 40-man roster, he'll presumably rank ahead of Lopez for a promotion in the event the big club requires another catcher beyond Brian McCann and Tyler Flowers.

Lopez was designated for assignment, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Braves purchased the contracts of Josh Tomlin and Matt Joyce and needed to clear a 40-man roster spot. Lopez will serve as organizational depth if he passes through waivers.

Lopez was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Lopez was never likely to crack the Braves' catching duo of Tyler Flowers and Brian McCann. He'll be ready at the Triple-A level should one of that pair get injured, but his .184/.270/.322 line in 76 big-league games means he's unlikely to be much of a fantasy asset when called upon.

Lopez was dealt to the Braves from San Diego on Thursday in exchange for cash considerations or a player to be named later.

EDGE Analysis

Lopez spent a majority of the past season at the Triple-A level, though he did play in 37 games for the Padres while serving as a reserve catcher. He slashed just .176/.265/.284 with three home runs and 13 RBI in those contests. The 31-year-old shouldn't be counted on to provide much value for fantasy purposes moving forward. Lopez will add depth at the catching position for Atlanta while this move frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for the Padres.

Lopez was optioned to Triple-A El Paso on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Rather than carrying a third catcher in Lopez, the Padres elected to use their last bench spot on a more versatile option in Cory Spangenberg, who was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move. Lopez appeared in only three games during his latest stint with the Padres, receiving two at-bats.

Lopez was recalled from Triple-A El Paso on Thursday, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lopez has struggled to a .180 average with three homers and 13 RBI through 34 games with the Padres this season, but he'll get another shot after the demotion of Joey Lucchesi. Lopez likely won't see much playing time behind Austin Hedges and A.J. Ellis.

Lopez was optioned to Triple-A El Paso on Sunday, Dennis Lin of The Athletic San Diego reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lopez had been up with the Padres as the starting catcher since the start of May with Austin Hedges out with an elbow injury. He failed to impress, hitting a miserable .180/.263/.290 and striking out 36 percent of the time. With Hedges back from the disabled list, Lopez will head back to the minors.

Lopez is not starting Thursday against the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

Lopez will stick on the bench for a second straight game with lefty Madison Bumgarner toeing the rubber for the Giants. A.J. Ellis will start behind the dish and hit eighth in his stead.

Lopez is not starting Wednesday against Oakland.

EDGE Analysis

Lopez has just four hits in last 10 games. He'll sit Wednesday in favor of A.J. Ellis.

Lopez is out of the lineup Monday against the Nationals.

EDGE Analysis

Lopez will head to the bench for the second straight game while A.J. Ellis, who went 2-for-4 with a pair of RBI on Sunday, picks up another start. The 30-year-old Lopez has served as the Padres' primary catcher in the absence of Austin Hedges (elbow), but his brutal .179/.267/.333 slash line across 13 games this season suggests there are better backup options out there.