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Javier Lopez

Boston Red Sox

1977/07/11 32

6-4 220

San Juan, Puerto Rico

L / L

7

the Arizona Diamondbacks in 1998 (4th round)

Year Team G GS W L SV CG SHO IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2009 Red Sox 14 0 0 2 0 0 0 11.2 20 13 12 1 9 5 9.26 2.49

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Throws a couple of different sliders from different arm angles, making him tough on left-handed hitters. Can pitch on consecutive days.
Flaws
  • His velocity rarely pops out of the mid-80's. Has had command problems in the past, and he struggles against righty hitters.
Career Potential
  • A situational lefty.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

May 10, 2009 Designated for assignment by the Boston Red Sox.
January 20, 2009 Re-signed by the Boston Red Sox to a one-year contract.
January 18, 2008 Re-signed by the Boston Red Sox to a one year contract.
August 23, 2007 Recalled from Pawtucket (AAA).
August 6, 2007 Optioned to Pawtucket (AAA).
May 11, 2007 Recalled from Pawtucket (AAA).
April 10, 2007 Optioned to Pawtucket (AAA).
March 11, 2007 Re-signed by the Boston Red Sox to a one-year contract.
September 4, 2006 Recalled from Pawtucket (AAA).
August 21, 2006 Optioned to Pawtucket (AAA).
August 20, 2006 Recalled from Pawtucket (AAA).
August 1, 2006 Optioned to Pawtucket (AAA).
July 28, 2006 Recalled from Pawtucket (AAA).
July 18, 2006 Optioned to Pawtucket (AAA).
March 27, 2006 Assigned to minor league camp.
January 19, 2006 Signed by the Chicago White Sox to a minor league contract.
October 28, 2005 Opted for minor league free agency (six-year f.a.).
July 5, 2005 Designated for assignment.
April 24, 2005 Recalled from Tucson (AAA).
April 14, 2005 Claimed off waivers from the Colorado Rockies.
April 12, 2005 Optioned to Colorado Springs (AAA).
August 8, 2004 Recalled from Colorado Springs (AAA).
July 18, 2004 Optioned to Colorado Springs (AAA).
March 18, 2003 Acquired from the Boston Red Sox.
March 7, 2003 Agreed to terms with the Boston Red Sox to a one-year contract.
December 16, 2002 Selected by the Boston Red Sox from the Arizona Diamondbacks in the Rule 5 major league draft.

Trades

June 15, 2006 Chicago White Sox traded Javier Lopez to the Boston Red Sox for David Riske.
January 19, 2006 Signed by the Chicago White Sox to a minor league contract.
April 14, 2005 Claimed off waivers by the Arizona Diamondbacks from the Colorado Rockies.
March 18, 2003 Boston Red Sox traded Javier Lopez to the Colorado Rockies for a player to be named later (Ryan Cameron).
December 16, 2002 Selected by the Boston Red Sox from the Arizona Diamondbacks in the Rule 5 major league draft.
June 2, 1998 Drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 4th round in 1998.

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