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Otto Lopez has another multi-hit game in win

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Otto Lopez

MIA Shortstop #6

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Otto Lopez went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored as the Marlins defeated the Mariners 2-0 on Wednesday evening.

Per Marlins Communications, Lopez became the first player since Jose Altuve in 2014 to record 40 multi-hit games before the All-Star break. The breakout shortstop is hitting a league-best .345 with less than a week to go before the midsummer classic. He has increased his bat speed this season while squaring up the ball more than in the past, significantly raising his expected batting average, according to Statcast. There might be some overperformance in his stat line, but he’s been an improved player for a Marlins club that is now nine games over .500.

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Otto Lopez

MIA Shortstop #6

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Otto Lopez (finger) is not in the Marlins’ starting lineup for Sunday afternoon’s matchup against the Brewers.

Lopez took a groundball off his finger on Saturday and has had a little discomfort holding a bat. His finger is taped, and he said he could be available off the bench on Sunday, which makes us believe this should not be a long-term situation. Javier Sanoja will start at shortstop in his place while Leo Jimenez starts at third base and will bat sixth for the Fish against Brewers’ left-hander Robert Gasser.
Otto Lopez

MIA Shortstop #6

Otto Lopez went 3-for-4 with a homer, double and three RBI in a win over the Athletics on Sunday.

It makes back-to-back games where Lopez has picked up three hits and a homer. The 27-year-old also doubled and drew a walk, and in the process saw his slash improve to a remarkable — and totally unexpected — .346/.376/.520 on the season. Even if there was to be some substantial regression after the break, what Lopez has done over these first 90 games cannot be ignored. He deserves more respect for his first three months.
Otto Lopez

MIA Shortstop #6

Otto Lopez hit a two-run homer while going 3-for-5 in a win Tuesday over the Athletics.

In addition to the two-run jack, Lopez also added an RBI double. He’s been remarkable in 2026, and those three knocks now give him a .341 average with a .506 slugging percentage that shows there’s been plenty of hard contact between the dinks and dunks for the 27-year-old. It’s more than fair to wonder when the regression is coming, but Lopez just keeps hitting, and he’s passing the eye test in the process. He’s more than deserving of the first All-Star selection he procured prior to Saturday’s win.
Otto Lopez

MIA Shortstop #6

Otto Lopez finished 3-for-5 with a triple and a double against the Rockies on Thursday.

Lopez is hitting .336, the best mark in the majors. His 115 hits are 10 more than Luis Arraez in second place. He seems like a lock for a reserve spot on the NL All-Star team. Either CJ Abrams or Mookie Betts is going to be the starter at shortstop, though Betts probably won’t be picked for the team if he isn’t the starter.
Otto Lopez

MIA Shortstop #6

Otto Lopez went 2-for-3 with a walk and a two-run home run in a win over the Rangers on Wednesday.

Lopez has been one of the breakout stars of this MLB season. The 27-year-old is hitting .340/.374/.483 with eight home runs, 35 RBI, and 16 steals in 80 games. There were some skeptics of his early hot start, but this is very much for real, and he should easily be an All-Star in a few weeks time.
Otto Lopez

MIA Shortstop #6

Otto Lopez went 2-for-3 with his 16th stolen base of the season in Monday’s loss to the Rangers.

Lopez delivered his 31st multi-hit performance of the season, raising his batting average to a league-best .336 mark with the All-Star break rapidly approaching. The 27-year-old infielder probably deserves his first Midsummer Classic selection as the only player hitting above .300 with double-digit stolen bases. He hasn’t been a complete zero in the power department either with three round-trippers in 78 games. He’s vastly exceeded any realistic expectations from fantasy managers coming into the year and has been one of the most impactful early-season waiver wire additions.
Otto Lopez

MIA Shortstop #6

Otto Lopez went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and a run scored in Miami’s 2-0 win over the Diamondbacks on Thursday.

Lopez scored on a sacrifice fly in the first inning after reaching second on a disengagement violation and stealing third base. He tacked on another steal late in the contest. While he’s not going to hit .350 all year, his expected batting average of .298 screams that this isn’t exactly a megafluke. Lopez has been incredible for fantasy baseball managers this year and that should continue as the summer rolls on.
Otto Lopez

MIA Shortstop #6

Otto Lopez went 2-for-5 with two runs batted in and one run scored in an 8-0 win over the Diamondbacks on Wednesday.

All this guy does is hit. Two more singles – both with runners in scoring position – raised his league best batting average to .342 in one of the best stories of this season. A big reason for Lopez’s massive step forward is that he’s hitting the ball harder than he ever has. In this game, he had four hard-hit balls, including one at 111.9 mph. That is harder than he’d ever hit a ball before this season began. Enjoy the ride.
Otto Lopez

MIA Shortstop #6

Otto Lopez finished 3-for-5 with two doubles and four runs scored as the Marlins topped the D-backs 10-6 on Tuesday.

It’s the first time in 335 major league games that Lopez has scored four runs. He’s currently first in the majors with a .341 average and 89 hits. It’s very likely that he’ll fall back some as the season progresses, but it’s safe to say both the Giants and the Blue Jays would love to have him back right about now.
Otto Lopez

MIA Shortstop #6

Otto Lopez went 2-for-3 with a double, a triple, an RBI, and a run scored as the Marlins beat the Rays 4-1 on Sunday.

Lopez stuffed the stat sheet while continuing his breakout campaign at the plate. The 27-year-old shortstop has a .336 average and a .365 OBP, but a .382 BABIP suggests those numbers might not be sustainable. Lopez’s 3.6 percent walk rate also doesn’t align with such a high OBP. That doesn’t mean he’s about to crater, but mild regression is likely in the months ahead.

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Nationals transferred LHP Richard Lovelady to the 60-day injured list.

Nothing has changed in the recovery timeline for Lovelady, who is shelved indefinitely with a left triceps strain. This move was done as a procedural move to open up a spot on the team’s 40-man roster for the addition of Matt Krook on Sunday.
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Nationals placed LHP PJ Poulin on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to July 16, with a left flexor strain.

The 29-year-old southpaw has been a valuable contributor to the Nationals’ bullpen this season, posting a 2.70 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and a 25/21 K/BB ratio across 36 2/3 innings in his 35 appearances. No word yet on how long he’ll be sidelined for.
- David Shovein

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Matt Krook

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Nationals re-signed LHP Matt Krook to a one-year contract.

Krook refused an outright assignment to Triple-A Rochester just before the All-Star break and now finds himself getting a spot on the Nationals’ active roster. PJ Poulin (elbow) was placed on the injured list in a corresponding move on Sunday.
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Samuel Basallo was removed from Sunday’s contest against the Astros due to right shoulder discomfort.

The 21-year-old backstop suffered the injury on a swing in the second inning and was replaced by Sam Huff when the Orioles took the field in the bottom of the frame. No word yet on the severity of the injury or how long he may be shelved for.
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Angels activated C Gustavo Campero from the 10-day injured list; optioned him to Triple-A Salt Lake.

Campero had been shelved since early June due to a fractured right hand. He’ll return to an everyday role in the minor league where he’ll continue to function as extra catching depth for the Halos.
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Tigers transferred RHP Will Vest to the 60-day injured list.

Nothing has changed in the prognosis for Vest, who is dealing with a stress fracture in his right elbow. This was done as a procedural move to clear a spot on the Tigers’ 40-man roster for the addition of Troy Watson on Sunday. Vest won’t be eligible to return until early September.
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Tigers selected the contract of RHP Troy Watson from Triple-A Toledo; optioned him to Triple-A Toledo.

With Will Vest being moved to the 60-day injured list on Sunday, the Tigers had an opening on their 40-man roster to add Watson. The 29-year-old hurler has compiled a 2.88 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and a 39/20 K/BB ratio over 56 1/3 innings primarily at Triple-A Toledo this season. He could get a chance to finally make his big league debut before the summer is through.
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Colson Montgomery swatted his 24th home run of the season on Sunday, helping to power the White Sox to a 3-0 victory over the Blue Jays in Toronto.

Montgomery did his damage in the sixth inning of this one, crushing a 1-2 splitter from Trey Yesavage for a 388-foot (106.3-mph EV) solo shot that extended the White Sox’ advantage to 2-0. He also singled in the ballgame, finishing the afternoon 2-for-4. On the season, the 24-year-old shortstop is slashing .224/.307/.477 to go along with 24 homers and 57 RBI.
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Braden Montgomery went 2-for-4 and drove in a run on Sunday as the White Sox triumphed over the Blue Jays.

Montgomery delivered a run-scoring single off of Trey Yesavage in the sixth inning that increased the White Sox’ lead to 3-0. He also singled in the fourth inning but was left stranded there. With his two-hit attack, the 23-year-old rookie outfielder is now hitting .241/.305/.414 with three homers, 17 RBI and a 26/10 K/BB ratio through his first 128 plate appearances with the White Sox.
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Grant Taylor rode the rollercoaster against the Blue Jays in the ninth inning on Sunday, but managed to escape with the lead intact to earn his fifth save of the season.

Taylor came on with a 3-0 lead to protect but instantly made things more interesting by allowing two straight singles to open the inning, bringing the tying run to the dish. He then got Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to line out to right field before getting Kazuma Okamoto to bounce into a game-ending double play to quell the threat. Taylor has clearly supplanted Seranthony Dominguez as the White Sox’ primary closer and should be utilized in all fantasy leagues at this stage.
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