Reds' Alejo Lopez: Pushed off 40-man roster

Lopez was designated for assignment by the Reds on Wednesday.

This move opens up a 40-man roster spot for Will Benson, who was just acquired via trade from the Guardians. Lopez has shown a good amount of defensive versatility, but the 26-year-old owns a career .262/.307/.321 batting line with only one home run in 179 total major-league plate appearances.