Jacob Lopez

The Athletics have optioned left-hander Jacob Lopez to Triple-A Las Vegas.

Fantasy Impact

Lopez was shelled for seven earned runs in just two innings against the Yankees on Sunday, and will head back to Las Vegas to try and work out the kinks. The southpaw sports a 6.75 ERA through 12 outings (10 starts), and his 5.92 xFIP doesn't exactly point towards much positive regression on the horizon.

Jacob Lopez told reporters after Sunday's game that he is being optioned to Triple-A.

Fantasy Impact

Lopez was shelled for seven runs in a loss on Sunday. He'll look to work on some things in Triple-A.

Jacob Lopez allowed one earned run on six hits and one walk while striking out three over 4 2/3 innings in Sunday's win over the Padres.

Fantasy Impact

Lopez has offered mixed results on the mound of late, allowing less than three earned runs in three of his last five trips to the mound. The left-hander remains one of the more risky options in the Athletics rotation for manager Mark Kotsay, posting a 5.73 ERA and 1.77 WHIP with a 4-2 record and 1.13 K/BB ratio across 11 appearances.

The Athletics have left Sunday's probable starter as TBA.

Fantasy Impact

Lopez would be in line to start on Sunday in his usual turn. Jeffrey Springs and J.T. Ginn will start the first two games against the Padres.

Jacob Lopez allowed four earned runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out two over 3 2/3 innings in Tuesday’s win over the Angels.

Fantasy Impact

Lopez has provided mixed results on the mound of late, allowing four earned runs or more in two of his last four starts. The left-hander remains difficult to trust in the Athletics rotation for manager Mark Kotsay, posting a 6.14 ERA and 1.80 WHIP with a 3-2 record and 1.07 K/BB ratio across 10 appearances.