 As the offseason progresses, one name that may soon dominate trade talks is Twins right-hander Pablo López. According to a report by ESPN's Jeff Passan, Minnesota has been listening to offers for the 2023 All-Star, and with the market for free-agent pitchers being as high as it is, the Twins might go beyond just listening.
López, 28, signed a four-year contract extension with the Twins in 2023, amounting to approximately $65 million through 2027. His contract carries an average annual value (AAV) of $21.75 million, notably lower than Max Fried's recent eight-year deal with the Yankees at $27.25 million AAV. It is also likely to be significantly less than what Corbin Burnes will command in free agency. Since joining the Twins from the Marlins before the 2023 season, López has posted a 3.87 ERA (110 ERA+) with a remarkable 432 strikeouts and 89 walks over 379 1/3 innings. His 21.8% strikeout-to-walk rate (K-BB) over the past two years is second only to the Phillies' Zack Wheeler (21.9%).
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