Lopez to the Bullpen

[Slippyjms]

Braves Temporarily Moving Reynaldo Lopez To Relief Role

The righty heads to the pen in the wake of a tough start, and in advance of Spencer Strider's likely return. Visit MLB Trade Rumors for more.

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[jpx7]

Makes sense. Holmes would likely be more of a weapon out of the pen, but he’s also thus more of a weapon as a starter, as long as he’s properly managed.

 

[Slippyjms]

Makes sense. Holmes would likely be more of a weapon out of the pen, but he’s also thus more of a weapon as a starter, as long as he’s properly managed.

I feel like he’s likely headed to the bullpen when SS2 and Waldrep are ready to return. If the SP can hold up Holmes and Lopez could provide a major boost to the pen.

 

[cajunrevenge]

We need a shutdown reliever who can go more than 1 inning far more than we need a mediocre SP. If Lopez can get back to being a good high leverage reliever I think we may a damn good playoff team. We would probably be able to move Holmes to the pen for the playoffs. Maybe even Strider too if enough other starters are healthy.

 

[The Tariff King]

Not against it.

Just not sure how pitching more frequently will have an affect on his shoulder.