"Yoan Lopez has been a rare bright spot in D-backs bullpen"

[Ronin]

No one knew what to expect from Yoan Lopez this season.

Despite a strong 10-game debut at the end of last season, in which he posted a 3.00 ERA, Lopez was someone the D-backs had in their back pocket and decided to give a play. Those 10 games only consisted of nine total innings.

Lopez is essentially a rookie this season. He has not pitched like one.

A nice surprise could be an understatement. Lopez signed with the D-backs in 2015 after playing three seasons in the Cuban league. He came over and initially struggled, posting a 4.72 ERA in his first two seasons in the minors, splitting time in Rookie ball and Double-A. Control was a huge issue; Lopez posted a 1.58 and 1.25 strikeouts per walk ratio in 2015 and 2016, respectively. A high home run rate (1.4 per nine) plagued him as well in 2016. He even left the organization after the season and planned to retire.

https://arizonasports.com/story/1989782/yoan-lopez-has-been-a-rare-bright-spot-in-d-backs-bullpen/

 

[Dback Jon]

He has been good

 

[Azjose86]

He basically has stepped in Archie's role

 

[Ronin]

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