The New York Mets designated reliever Jorge López for assignment, the team announced Thursday.
López threw his glove into the stands in frustration following an ejection in the eighth inning of Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Jorge López has been ejected by third base umpire Ramon De Jesus.
— SNY (@SNYtv) May 29, 2024
López threw his glove into the crowd on his way off the field. pic.twitter.com/5BlF6badFQ
"I don't regret it. … Whatever happens, happens," López said postgame. "Whatever they want to do, I'll be here tomorrow."
"I don't regret it."
— SNY (@SNYtv) May 30, 2024
- Jorge López on his glove toss pic.twitter.com/NB0cDJ5w0i
López was quoted as calling the Mets "the worst team in the whole f-----g MLB," but clarified on Instagram on Thursday that he said "teammate" and not "team."
López conducted the postgame interview in English despite it not being his first language.
Jorge López, on Instagram, clarified last night’s comments. English is not his first language. pic.twitter.com/nUZnu93Tq5
— Andy Kostka (@afkostka) May 30, 2024
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said postgame that he planned to talk to the team about López's glove-throwing incident.
"That's not acceptable," Mendoza said, per The Athletic's Anthony DiComo.
López was unhappy after giving up a two-run home run to Shohei Ohtani and was ejected by third base umpire Ramon De Jesus after the two exchanged words.
López and Adam Ottavino combined to allow six runs in the eighth inning, turning a 3-3 tie into a 9-3 deficit. The Dodgers went on to win 10-3, completing the three-game sweep.
