Reynaldo Lopez

Reynaldo López “will be used as a reliever while he tries to fix some mechanical issues.”

Fantasy Impact

It doesn't appear it will be a long-term move for Lopez. It opens up a spot for now for JR Ritchie in the Braves rotation.

The Braves have not said when Reynaldo Lopez will make his next start.

Fantasy Impact

Lopez was pulled during the second inning during Tuesday’s loss to the Nationals. It is possible JR Ritchie makes another start over him.

Reynaldo Lopez suffered the loss on Tuesday after allowing four runs on five hits and three walks in the first inning of the Braves' 11-4 loss to the Nationals.

Fantasy Impact

Lopez fell to 1-1 on the season after enduring a disastrous first inning on Tuesday. The righthander has not pitched more than five innings over his last four starts and has really struggled early in his last two outings. After pitching to a 1.15 ERA in his first three starts, Lopez has allowed eight runs - seven earned - on 10 hits and a 7:6 K:BB ratio in six innings over his last two outings. The righthander now has a 3.74 ERA and a 1.43 WHIP this season and is tentatively scheduled to pitch again on Sunday against the Phillies. However, Didier Fuentes was called up to start on Wednesday, so his start may get pushed back to early next week. Lopez' recent struggles are adding to the difficult decisions the Braves may have to make to their rotation over the next few days, especially with Fuentes called up and Spencer Strider (oblique) coming back soon. Stay tuned.

Reynaldo Lopez allowed four runs (three earned) on five hits and three walks while striking out six over five innings in Tuesday's win over the Marlins.

Fantasy Impact

Lopez didn't exactly cruise, but he did enough to keep Atlanta in it. The veteran righty gave up four runs in the first two innings before settling in to hold the Marlins scoreless over the next three. Lopez owns a 2.18 ERA and 1.11 WHIP with an 8.3 K/9 and a 1-0 record across four starts. He will head back to the mound Monday against the Nationals.

Reynaldo Lopez will have his suspension dropped from seven to five games per appeal.

Fantasy Impact

Lopez will begin serving his suspension on Wednesday. The veteran righty will now not miss a turn in the Braves' rotation. Lopez was hit with the suspension and a fine for his part in an altercation with Jorge Soler during Tuesday's game against the Angels.