WASHINGTON, DC — With an empty spot on their 40-man roster and an ever-present need for more major league pitching depth, the Orioles claimed right-hander Jorge López off waivers from the Kansas City Royals on Sunday.
López, who the Royals acquired in their July 2018 trade with the Milwaukee Brewers that sent away third baseman Mike Moustakas, was a swingman who began the 2019 season in Kansas City’s rotation, was moved to the bullpen in June and returned to the rotation in mid-August.
He had a 6.33 ERA with a 1.472 WHIP in 39 appearances (18 starts) for the Royals, striking out 109 batters in 123u2154 innings.