Lopez will make his third rehab start Wednesday with Double-A Jacksonville, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
According to Wells Dusenbury of the South Florida Sun Sentinel, manager Don Mattingly said last week that he wants Lopez (shoulder) to build up to 100 pitches in his rehab assignment before the Marlins activate the right-hander from the 10-day injured list. Lopez, who has been on the shelf since June 17 with a right shoulder strain, has already completed two rehab starts, with his most recent one coming Friday with Jacksonville. Lopez only retired two batters -- both via strikeout -- in that start while allowing three runs on two hits and two walks. Since he only covered 30 pitches in that outing, Lopez will presumably need around 2-to-3 more rehab starts until he gets the green light to rejoin the Marlins. Hector Noesi is expected to replace the since-traded Zac Gallen in the Miami rotation this week and should stick as the Marlins' fifth starter while Lopez is on the comeback trail.