The New York Mets have been making waves this offseason, primarily due to their record-breaking $765 million contract with outfielder Juan Soto. However, President of Baseball Operations David Stearns still has more tasks to complete, including securing another top-of-the-rotation starter.
One possibility is a trade for Minnesota Twins ace Pablo López, who has been a reliable performer since 2022. Over the past three seasons, López has made 32 starts each year, pitching more than 180 innings in each campaign. This consistency has resulted in a 36-28 record, 3.83 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, and 606 strikeouts.
After losing Sean Manaea, Luis Severino, and Jose Quintana to free agency, Stearns focused on rebuilding his rotation this offseason, adding Frankie Montas, Clay Holmes, and Griffin Canning to the roster. According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, the Twins have been fielding calls about López’s availability.
If Minnesota is open to trading him, what might it take for the Mets to acquire the right-hander? Sporting News’ Jackson Roberts suggested the following trade scenario:
- Mets receive: starting pitcher Pablo López
- Twins receive: outfielder Ryan Clifford, right-handed pitcher Nolan McLean, and third baseman Brett Baty
Clifford (No. 4) and McLean (No. 9) are both top 10 prospects in the Mets’ system, per MLB.com. While this would be a significant package to give up, López could be a cost-effective option to pair with ace Kodai Senga for the next few seasons. He is set to earn $21.75 million annually from 2025 to 2027 as part of a four-year, $73.5 million deal he signed with the Twins before 2024.
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