"Lopez, 29, finishes the year having been limited to just 14 starts by injuries. After a short stint on the shelf due to a hamstring strain in April, Lopez went on to miss three months over the summer due to a shoulder strain before this forearm strain brought his season to a close. When healthy enough to take the field, Lopez was effective as ever with a 2.74 ERA and 3.20 FIP across his 75 2/3 innings of work."
"That Lopez has looked more or less the same in terms of production despite all of those injuries should be reassuring for the Twins as they enter an uncertain offseason following a massive sell-off that seemingly plunged them into what could be a protracted rebuild. With two years and $43.5MM left on Lopez's contract, he would surely be an attractive trade chip to market over the offseason if the Twins want to further focus on loading up with young talent for the future."
Pablo Lopez was placed on the 15-day injured list with a right forearm strain, ending his 2025 season with just over a week remaining. He made only 14 starts after earlier hamstring and shoulder strains caused multiple stints on the injured list. Across 75 2/3 innings when healthy Lopez posted a 2.74 ERA, 3.20 FIP, a 23.4% strikeout rate and a 6.4% walk rate, matching career norms. Lopez carries two years and $43.5 million remaining on his contract, making him an attractive postseason trade candidate, although recent injuries could suppress market interest and complicate decisions.
Read at MLB Trade Rumors
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