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Jacob Lopez news
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The gist
Jacob Lopez earned the win in Wednesday's 9-2 victory over the Rangers, tossing six innings of.
His 2.36 ERA in the second half makes him a top fantasy sleeper for.
Background
Jacob Lopez, a left-handed pitcher for the Oakland Athletics, had a rough start to the season but has turned things around dramatically. Over his last nine starts, he has allowed two earned runs or fewer each time, posting a 2.36 ERA and 1.09 WHIP in the second half. His recent performance has made him a popular waiver wire pickup in fantasy baseball, with his roster rate climbing to 62%.
How it unfolded
- Sep 2, 2026Lopez earned the win in a 9-2 victory over the Rangers, pitching six innings with two runs allowed and seven strikeouts.
- Sep 3, 2026FantasyPros reported that Lopez has allowed two earned runs or less in each of his last nine appearances, with a 4.71 ERA overall.
- Sep 5, 2026Athletics Nation noted Lopez as a resurgent player, potentially key to the team's future contention.
- Sep 7, 2026Lopez is scheduled to start against the Blue Jays, with upcoming matchups against weak offenses (Blue Jays and Mariners) highlighted by fantasy analysts.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- Lopez limits quality contact as well as any player in baseball, making him a great bet to stay hot against weak offenses.
- Caution
- Despite his hot streak, his high walk rate and overall 4.71 ERA suggest some regression risk.