Lopez will start at second base and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the Cardinals.
The initial lineup the Marlins released for Wednesday's series finale called for Lopez to get the day off, but he'll end up sticking in the lineup while Jazz Chisholm heads to the bench after getting scratched with a hamstring injury. Lopez went 0-for-8 with two runs and a walk while starting at the keystone in the first two games of the series.
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Marlins' Otto Lopez: Takes seat Wednesday
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Lopez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Cardinals, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Vidal Brujan, who contributed a walk-off RBI single in Tuesday's 9-8 extra-inning win over the Cardinals, will start at second base Wednesday. Lopez will get a day off after going 1-for-11 across his last four contests.
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Marlins' Otto Lopez: Absent from lineup
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Lopez is not in the lineup for Saturday's game versus the Nationals.
Lopez has been operating as the Marlins' primary second baseman, but his production has slowed in June with just a .477 OPS. He'll get a day off to regroup while Vidal Brujan handles the keystone.
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Marlins' Otto Lopez: Swipes bag in return
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Lopez went 1-for-4 with a run scored and a stolen base in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Mets.
Batting sixth in his return from paternity leave, Lopez created an insurance run for the Marlins in the ninth inning nearly on his own -- he led off the frame with a single, stole second, took third on Francisco Alvarez's throwing error then scored on a sacrifice fly. Lopez extended his hitting streak to seven games in the process. Since taking over the starting job at second base in early May, he's slashing .296/.322/.395 over 24 contests with two homers, four steals, seven runs and 16 RBI.
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Marlins' Otto Lopez: Activated from paternity leave
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The Marlins activated Lopez (personal) from the paternity list Monday.
Lopez was away from the club for a few days while welcoming a new addition to his family. He had been operating as the Marlins' primary second baseman prior to going on paternity leave and should regain that role.
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Marlins' Otto Lopez: Lands on paternity list
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The Marlins placed Lopez on the paternity list Friday.
Lopez will step away from the Marlins for a few days to be with his growing family. Vidal Brujan will receive the start at second base Friday for the Marlins.
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Marlins' Otto Lopez: Three hits in Friday's win
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Lopez went 3-for-4 with a stolen base in Friday's 8-2 win over the Rangers.
The 25-year-old has five hits in the last two games as he solidifies his hold on the starting job at second base for the Marlins. Lopez isn't supplying any power right now, however -- while he's batting .325 (13-for-40) over his last 11 games with three steals, three runs and eight RBI, his last extra-base hit was a double May 18.
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Marlins' Otto Lopez: Pilfers third bag
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Lopez went 2-for-4 with a walk, two runs scored, an RBI and a stolen base in Wednesday's win over the Padres.
The 25-year-old infielder has seized the starting job at second base in the wake of the Luis Arraez trade. Through 30 games in the majors this season, Lopez is slashing a solid .273/.313/.429 with three homers, three steals, 11 runs and 15 RBI, and Statcast has graded him in the 89th percentile for outs above average on the defensive side of the ball. Given his career .288/.354/.401 line over nearly 1,000 plate appearances at Triple-A, this level of production seems very sustainable for Lopez, and he could even get more aggressive on the basepaths -- he's stolen 42 bags in 53 attempts at Triple-A.
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Marlins' Otto Lopez: Sitting Sunday
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Lopez is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Diamondbacks.
Lopez will sit Sunday after starting in the first two games of the series, going 2-for-7 with two RBI. Vidal Brujan will start at second base and bat eighth against Arizona southpaw Blake Walston.
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Marlins' Otto Lopez: Retaining regular role at keystone
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Lopez will start at second base and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the Brewers.
Lopez will stick in the lineup for the 11th game in a row, with his starting assignments Tuesday and Wednesday being especially notable in light of Tim Anderson's return from the injured list earlier in the week. Vidal Brujan has been on the bench for both games since Anderson stepped back in as the Marlins' everyday shortstop, signaling that manager Skip Schumaker is content to stick with Lopez at the keystone while the 25-year-old is wielding a hot bat. Through 16 games thus far in May, Lopez is slashing .310/.362/.524 with two home runs, two stolen bases, 10 RBI and six runs.
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Marlins' Otto Lopez: Swipes bag in win
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Lopez went 1-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base in Monday's extra-inning win over the Brewers.
Making another start at second base, Lopez continued a strong stretch that has seen him slash .306/.350/.528 over the last 11 games with two homers, a steal, four runs and eight RBI. The 25-year-old has been forming an effective double-play duo with Vidal Brujan of late, but with Tim Anderson (back) poised to come off the IL, it's not clear how the Marlins will divvy up playing time at the middle-infield spots between the three players. Lopez has played well enough to remain in a significant role, however.
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Marlins' Otto Lopez: Homers again
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Lopez went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run Monday against the Tigers.
Lopez took advantage of his third-straight start in place of Tim Anderson by collecting his fourth hit and second homer during that short stretch of games. Lopez has played 17 games this season totaling 32 at-bats, hitting .313 with three homers, six RBI, eight runs and a steal. Lopez has displayed a nice hit tool throughout his seven-year rise through the minors, topping .300 in three separate seasons, but the recent power surge is not consistent with his expected profile.
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Marlins' Otto Lopez: Draws third straight start
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Lopez will start at second base and bat seventh in Monday's game against the Tigers.
Lopez will make his third straight start in the middle infield while Tim Anderson sits again due to lower-back tightness. The 25-year-old has swung a hot bat over his last two starts, going 3-for-6 with a home run, a double and a walk.
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Marlins' Otto Lopez: Recalled from Triple-A
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Lopez was recalled from Triple-A Jacksonville on Monday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
Lopez earned a promotion after 15-for-26 with two home runs at Jacksonville. He's starting at third base Monday against the Giants but should ultimately settle into a utility role.
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Marlins' Otto Lopez: Set to be recalled
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Lopez will be recalled from Triple-A Jacksonville prior to Monday's game against the Giants, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Lopez was claimed off waivers earlier this month and has gone 15-for-26 with two home runs at Jacksonville. The utility player should be used in a reserve role.
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Marlins' Otto Lopez: Claimed by Fish
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The Marlins claimed Lopez off waivers from the Giants on Thursday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Lopez was DFA'd by the Giants on Monday in order to make room for Nick Avila, but he will retain a 40-man roster spot as he joins the Marlins organization. The 25-year-old spent all of last season with the Blue Jays' Triple-A affiliate, slashing .258/.313/.343 across 346 plate appearances. However, his ability to play nearly every position in the field could make him a candidate to appear for the Marlins at some point during the season.
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Giants' Otto Lopez: Loses 40-man roster spot
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Lopez was designated for assignment by the Giants on Monday.
The Giants needed to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for Nick Avila. It's the second time since February that Lopez has been designated for assignment, as it previously happened with the Blue Jays before he was traded to San Francisco. There could be interest on waivers due to his versatility.
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Giants' Otto Lopez: Optioned to Sacramento
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The Giants optioned Lopez to Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
The Giants acquired Lopez from Toronto during the offseason, and he will return to the minors to begin the season after going 5-for-21 with a homer and nine RBI during the spring. Lopez has three hits in five career MLB plate appearances, though he will have to prove he can perform consistently in Triple-A before he can secure a big-league role.
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Giants' Otto Lopez: Heading to San Francisco
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Lopez was acquired by the Giants from the Blue Jays on Tuesday in exchange for cash considerations.
Lopez was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays on Friday, and the Giants opted to acquired him via trade rather than risk losing out on a waiver claim. The 25-year-old utility player has just eight big-league games under his belt and struggled offensively at the Triple-A level last season with a .258/.313/.343 slash line in 84 contests.
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Blue Jays' Otto Lopez: Exits 40-man roster
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Lopez was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays on Friday, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports.
A spot on the 40-man roster was needed for Yariel Rodriguez, whose signing finally became official. Lopez saw spot action with the Blue Jays in 2021 and 2022 but spent all of 2023 at Triple-A Buffalo, posting a .656 OPS in 84 contests. The 25-year-old's bat is a little light, but he's young and can play all over the field, so there might be interest on waivers.
