9:48pm: Lpez still has one minor league option remaining, reports Andrew Baggarly of the Athletic ( ). That affords San Francisco the freedom to send him to Triple-A without putting him on waivers. 2:07pm: The Giants have acquired infielder/outfielder from the Blue Jays, per announcements from both clubs. The Blue Jays, who designated Lpez for a signment last week, receive cash considerations in return. In order to open a spot on their roster, the Giants designated outfielder for a signment. Lpez, 25, was designated for a signment by the Blue Jays when the team finalized its five-year deal with right-hander . The right-handed hitter has appeared in sparse MLB action over the past two seasons. Hes 6-for-10 during that time (all singles) but has spent the bulk of his 2022-23 seasons in Triple-A Buffalo. He had a big year at the plate with Buffalo in 22, hitting .297/.378/.415 in 391 plate appearances, but Lpez declined acro s the board this past season, slashing just .258/.313/.343 in a comparable amount of playing time. While Lpez has long rated among the Jays top 30 prospects due to a plus hit tool and above-average speed, he has bottom-of-the-scale power (seven homers in 931 Triple-A plate appearances). Hes punched out in just 15% of his Triple-A plate appearances but hasnt walked at an especially high clip (8.3%). And for all the speed he po se ses, Lpezs 70.8% succe s rate in 518 minor league games (90-for-127) is below average. Lpez brings some versatility to the Giants bench, but he also adds another right-handed bat to an infield mix thats already crowded with Mike Muscala Jersey such options. Hes played second base, shortstop, third base and all three outfield positions, though scouts question whether he has the arm to play on the left side of the diamond. Hell be in the mix for playing time alongside , and around the infield if he sticks on the 40-man roster. Its also po sible the Giants simply try to pa s Lpez through waivers, which would allow them to keep him in the organization at Triple-A without dedicating a 40-man roster spot. Hopkins, 27, made his MLB debut this past season with the Reds and went 7-for-41 (all singles) with a pair of walks and 17 strikeouts in 44 plate appearances. It was hardly an eye-catching debut, but the 2019 ninth-rounders production in Triple-A Louisville was far more intriguing. In his first full season at the top minor league level, Hopkins delivered a robust .308/.411/.514 batting line with a 14% walk rate, 23.9% strikeout rate, 16 home runs, 18 doubles, a triple and a pair of steals. Cincinnati designated him for a signment in December, and the Giants acquired him in exchange for cash. Hopkins has played primarily left field in his profe sional career but has plenty of experience in right field and center field as well. Hes been an average or better hitter at every minor league stop and steadily improved both his walk and strikeout rates as hes climbed the minor league ladder. He still has a pair of minor league options remaining. That could make him an intriguing fit for clubs seeking low-cost right-handed-hitting options to add to the outfield mix. The Red Sox, Twins and Padres are among the teams in that boat. San Francisco will have a week to trade Hopkins or attempt to pa s him through outright waivers. Chris Paul Jersey