Jacob Lopez

Lopez made his first extended appearance in the majors last season and posted a 4.08 ERA and 1.27 WHIP with 113 strikeouts and 37 walks across 92.2 innings. An elbow strain landed him on the injured list to end the 2025 campaign.

Fantasy Impact

Oakland took a gradual approach with him during the early portion of camp. Lopez will make his Cactus League debut on Sunday when he starts against the Angels. He is projected to fill a spot in the Athletics' Opening Day rotation.

Athletics left-hander Jacob Lopez (elbow) continues to throw bullpens and side sessions, while the club is eyeing a March 8 spring debut against the Dodgers.

Fantasy Impact

It appears Lopez will have plenty of time to get caught up before Opening Day. The southpaw posted a 4.08 ERA in 21 outings (17 starts) for the Athletics last season.

Jacob Lopez threw a bullpen session on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Lopez continues to make good progress in his recovery from a Grade 1 flexor strain that landed him on the injured list on August 26. The Athletics are hopeful he could be available for the final series of the regular season, which begins on September 26 against the Kansas City Royals.

Jacob Lopez is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Lopez continues to make good progress in his recovery from a Grade 1 flexor strain that landed him on the injured list on August 26. The Athletics remain hopeful that he will pitch before the end of the season.

Jacob Lopez “is making good progress” and has a chance to pitch again this season.

Fantasy Impact

Lopez landed on the injured list at the end of August. It remains unclear when he could make his way back.