Report: Blue Jays Promote Otto Lopez

Another top prospect is set to make his Blue Jay debut.

Toronto infielder/outfielder Otto Lopez has been called up to the MLB, as Antonio Puesán first reported. George Springer was placed on the 10-day IL with a left knee sprain in the corresponding move.

Lopez signed with the Blue Jays in 2016 and is currently the organization's No. 8 prospect. MLB.com's scouting report identifies that Lopez "does a little bit of everything, and does most of it quite well."

"As one of the most versatile players in the organization," the scouting report reads. "Lopez has super-utility potential, which opens up several different avenues for him to reach the Major Leagues."

The 22-year-old Lopez has played 80 games across double- and triple-A this season, hitting .324 with a .398 on-base percentage across both levels. With just three homers, 25 of Lopez's 31 extra-base hits were doubles, but he managed 12 stolen bases as well.

The Blue Jays have asked Lopez to play across the diamond, playing four different positions in his 11 triple-A games alone. In the minors this year, Lopez has played at shortstop, second, center, left, and right. He's primarily played at second base (45 starts) but began playing centerfield more (18 starts) in recent weeks.

OH MY, Otto Lopez‼️ What a catch 😱#BlueJaysOnSN pic.twitter.com/A1cDigjykz
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) March 24, 2021

The top prospect will help compensate for the lost playing time of Springer, who was placed on the 10-day IL days after suffering what was described as a left knee sprain. Springer made good progress Sunday, a day after an initial left ankle injury, manager Charlie Montoyo said, but an MRI revealed the knee injury in the last 24 hours. As a current member of Toronto's 40-man roster, no one will be designated for assignment to bring Lopez onto the active roster.

Read More News: