In November 2013, Javier Lopez signed a three-year, $13 million deal with the Giants.
This means that he is scheduled to become a free agent after the 2016 season.
"It is a contract year and obviously I've been healthy, I've continued to stay healthy ... for a pitcher, that's what you rely on," Lopez told KNBR 680 on Thursday night. "That was my whole goal with the contract. Money is obviously great, you want to be able to provide for your family, but you want to be able to be an option for a manager like Bruce Bochy.