Javier Lopez could be a candidate to close games while Santiago Casilla (fatigue) is rested, Andrew Baggarly of CSN Bay Area reports.

Lopez could be a candidate to close games while Santiago Casilla (fatigue) is rested, Andrew Baggarly of CSN Bay Area reports.

Analysis:

Lopez will likely close games if the opposition has several lefties lined up in the ninth inning, while Sergio Romo would get the call with right-handers scheduled to bat. Lopez has much better numbers on the season, however, posting a 1.59 ERA and 0.75 WHIP. Although Lopez should continue to be a relatively reliable source for holds, this boost in value will likely be temporary.