"Injuries limited López to just 75.2 innings last season, the least he's thrown in a full season since his rookie year in 2018. The 29-year-old was brilliant when he was on the mound, with a 2.74 ERA and a 32.1% chase rate that was in the 87th percentile across baseball. He boasted a 6.4% walk rate, which was among the best in the sport. His command has driven immense success throughout his career when he's healthy."
"Lopez signed a four-year, $73.5 million extension with the Twins in 2023 that keeps him under team control through the 2027 season. He's earning just under $22 million - if traded, both his actual and luxury tax salaries would be $21.75M - which is an extremely affordable contract given the current market for free agent pitchers. For context, that's less than Shōta Imanaga will earn in 2026 via the qualifying offer."
The Minnesota Twins finished 70-92 and may begin a roster rebuild that could involve moving top players this offseason. Joe Ryan and Pablo López are primary trade candidates, and Byron Buxton could also be included in trade discussions. Ryan posted a 3.42 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 194 strikeouts in 171.0 innings in 2025 and still has two arbitration years before free agency, which raises his trade cost. López was limited to 75.2 innings by injuries but posted a 2.74 ERA, a 32.1% chase rate (87th percentile) and a 6.4% walk rate. López’s four-year, $73.5 million deal keeps him under control through 2027 and carries roughly $21.75M in actual and luxury-tax salary, making him an affordable, controllable rotation option for teams like the Cubs.
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