Former Mets Reliever Jorge Lopez Agrees to Minor-League Deal With Cubs, per Report

into the stands following an ejection last month, which led to being designated for assignment, former Mets relief pitcher Jorge Lopez has signed a minor league deal with theLopez is expected to report to Triple-A Iowa this week and will provide a depth option to the major league club in the bullpen should they choose to promote him.

Lopez is 1–2 this season with a 3.76 ERA in 28 appearances. He also has two saves. Prior to his DFA from the Mets, Lopez had allowed five earned runs in his previous three appearances, which spanned 2 1/3 innings pitched.The 31-year-old Lopez will need to improve upon his previous appearances as he ramps back up in the minors before a potential major league return.

As for a reunion with his former club, the Cubs next take on the Mets from June 21 to 23, allowing for the potential of Lopez to face the Mets if he's with the major league club by then.Mike McDaniel is a writer on the Breaking & Trending News Team at Sports Illustrated, where he has worked since January 2022. His work has been featured at InsideTheACC.com, SB Nation, FanSided, and more.

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