The New York Mets designated relief pitcher Jorge Lopez for assignment just one day after he tossed his glove into the Citi Field stands following an ejection.
The New York Mets designated pitcher Jorge Lopez for assignment following his actions on Wednesday night. A Mets reporter explained what went into the team’s decision.
Pitcher Jorge Lopez issued a more formal apology on Thursday for his comments and actions after Wednesday’s New York Mets loss. Lopez had been quoted by some media members as calling the Mets “the worst team probably in the whole f—ing MLB” in his postgame comments after he melted down in the team’s latest loss.
The Mets have been in a rough patch lately, losing three in a row and eight of their last 10, and the frustration seemed to boil over with Lopez on Wednesday.
The Mets are reportedly moving on from Lopez following his embarrassing actions on Wednesday, but the relief pitcher has clarified some of the remarks he made in his postgame interview.
The insider clarified the reasons for the DFA that followed a bizarre on-filed meltdown and controversial postgame interview.
The New York Mets are expected to designate reliever Jorge Lopez for assignment following his meltdown on Wednesday night, multiple outlets reported. The veteran right-hander made disparaging comments about the team after being ejected and throwing his glove into the stands at Citi Field during a 10-3 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The New York Mets didn't know late Wednesday how long they might have to play without Pete Alonso. The Mets, however, reportedly knew they'd just seen the last of Jorge Lopez in a New York uniform.
The worst f------ team in baseball. Whether Jorge Lopez meant for it to come out that way or not, the man was not wrong. The New York Mets are about to cap off a month where they have undoubtedly been the worst team in Major League Baseball.
Lopez has a 3.76 ERA in 28 appearances this season.
The Mets are designating reliever Jorge López for assignment.
The New York Mets signed right-handed reliever Jorge Lopez to a one-year contract on Thursday. The team did not announce financial terms. ESPN previously reported the deal was for $2 million.
The New York Mets signed former Baltimore Orioles All-Star reliever Jorge Lopez to a one-year deal on Thursday night. As the Mets attempt to get back to relevance in the National League after a fourth-place finish in the NL East, they are uncovering every stone to find talent.
The Orioles announced this morning that right-hander Jorge Lopez has cleared waivers and elected free agency. He’ll test the open market this offseason alongside a bevy of right-handed relief options who figure to be available this offseason.
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López, 29, has a 1.68 ERA this season in 44 appearances and has recorded 19 saves in 23 opportunities.
Sometimes, a fresh start can be all a struggling player needs to get their career back on track. That might have been all Baltimore Orioles reliever Jorge Lopez needed.
The O's signed Lopez to a one-year, $1.5M deal on the day of the non-tender deadline. It might prove to be the best use of payroll resources so far during Mike Elias’ time as the team’s general manager.
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