Lopez (3-3) earned the win Saturday, allowing four runs on five hits and three walks over 5.2 innings against the Blue Jays. He struck out six.
Lopez has given up four or more runs in four of his last seven starts as he hasn't hit his stride yet after some struggles in late April. He's still a good source of strikeouts with an 11.2 K/9.
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Twins' Pablo Lopez: Strikes out nine in loss
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Lopez (2-3) allowed two runs on five hits and three walks over six-plus innings Sunday, striking out nine and taking a loss against the Angels.
Lopez got through three scoreless innings before the Angels finally broke through for a run in the fourth. He later walked the leadoff batter in the seventh and was charged with that run after he left the game. Lopez forced a season-high 19 swinging strikes on 101 pitches while improving his season K:BB to 75:17. He's allowed two or fewer earned runs in three or his last four starts and now owns a 3.90 ERA. Lopez's next start is lined up to be at home against the Blue Jays.
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Twins' Pablo Lopez: Struggles continue
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Lopez allowed five runs on five hits and struck out four over 4.2 innings in Monday's 9-8 loss to the Dodgers in 12 innings. He didn't factor into the decision.
Lopez should have gotten through the fifth, but a Kyle Farmer error extended the inning and ended Lopez's night. It was another setback for Lopez, who has surrendered at least five runs in three of his last five starts. The Dodgers popped three homers off Lopez, which was the first team to take Lopez deep more than once in a game. The righty has a 4.00 ERA and 1.07 WHIP on the season.
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Twins' Pablo Lopez: Effective in no-decision
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Lopez allowed a run on two hits and four walks while striking out eight over 6.1 innings in a no-decision versus the Padres on Wednesday.
Lopez's four walks were a season high, but he was able to offset that by matching his season low in hits allowed. One of those knocks was Juan Soto's solo home run in the seventh inning, Lopez ended April with a couple of shaky starts, but he's allowed just three runs over 13.1 innings across his first two outings in May. The right-hander has a 3.47 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 62:14 K:BB across 49.1 innings through eight starts this season. He's tentatively lined up for two starts next week, which would be road outings versus the Dodgers and the Angels.
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Twins' Pablo Lopez: Gives up two in no-decision
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Lopez did not factor into the decision Thursday, allowing two runs on six hits and one walk over seven innings against the White Sox. He struck out eight.
Lopez bounced back from a pair of rocky starts, giving up 11 runs on 16 hits over his last two outings (10.0 innings), by tossing seven innings of two-run ball Thursday. Lopez's only blemish on the day was a two-run homer by Eloy Jimenez in the third inning. Through 43 innings, Lopez holds a 3.77 ERA to pair with an 11.3 K/9 and remains a strong fantasy option as the Twins' third arm.
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Twins' Pablo Lopez: Falls apart late
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Lopez (2-2) earned a win over the Royals on Friday. He struck out seven batters while allowing six runs on eight hits and a walk over six-plus frames.
Lopez gave up two runs through five innings before Kansas City's lineup figured him out late. He allowed two runs in the sixth, including Salvador Perez's solo homer, and was charged with two more in the seventh before recording an out. Lopez is now sporting a 4.00 ERA after being tagged with 11 runs over his last two starts. He's lined up to face the White Sox in Chicago next week.
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Twins' Pablo Lopez: Struggles in loss to Nationals
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Lopez (1-2) took the loss Saturday, allowing five runs on eight hits and two walks over four innings in a 10-4 loss to the Nationals. He struck out six.
Lopez struggled out of the gate as he allowed two runs in both the first and second innings. He'd give up one more in the fourth before his exit. It's a disappointing effort for a variety of reasons, including the fact that he had given up just five runs in total coming into the start, and he was facing a lackluster Washington lineup in Saturday's effort. The struggles saw his ERA bump to 3.00 from the 1.73 it was prior to the start, and Lopez will get a chance to rebound in his next scheduled start against the Royals.
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Twins' Pablo Lopez: Extension announced
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Lopez signed a four-year, $73.5 million contract extension with the Twins on Friday.
It was reported earlier this week that the extension was nearing the finish line and it's now been officially announced. Lopez had been set to enter free agency following the 2024 campaign, but he'll now remain in Minnesota through 2027. The right-hander boasts a 1.73 ERA, 0.81 WHIP and 33:6 K:BB across 26 innings through his first four starts this season.
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Twins' Pablo Lopez: Nearing $73.5 million extension
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Lopez and the Twins are expected to finalize a four-year, $73.5 million contract extension Monday, Craig Mish of the Miami Herald reports.
Lopez had been slated to hit free agency after the 2024 season but looks set to remain in Minnesota through the 2027 campaign. The right-hander has had a fantastic start to his Twins career, riding a new sweeper and velocity bump to a 1.73 ERA, 0.81 WHIP and 33:6 K:BB across 26 innings through his first four starts.
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Twins' Pablo Lopez: Takes hard-luck loss
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Lopez (1-1) took the loss Sunday, allowing two runs on seven hits and one walk over six innings against the Yankees. He struck out seven.
Lopez pitched well Sunday, logging his third straight quality start while scattering seven hits. However, DJ LeMahieu's two RBI were enough to hand Lopez the loss, as the Twins' offense couldn't solve a dominant Gerrit Cole. Overall, Lopez has pitched quite well in his first four starts with Minnesota, recording a 1.73 ERA with a 33:6 K:BB through 26 innings.
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Twins' Pablo Lopez: Dominant in no-decision
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Lopez did not factor into the decision on Tuesday, allowing two runs on three hits with one walk in 7.2 innings against the White Sox. He struck out 10.
Lopez rebounded from a shaky start after allowing two runs in a 31-pitch first inning. However, the 27-year-old held the White Sox scoreless for the rest of his outing and retired the final 23 batters he faced before exiting in the eighth. The right-hander has impressed in his first three starts since joining the Twins, posting an outstanding 1.35 ERA and 26:5 K:BB over 20 innings pitched. His next start is tentatively set for this weekend against the Yankees.
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Twins' Pablo Lopez: Sharp against former club
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Lopez didn't factor in the decision in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Marlins, allowing one run on three hits and a walk over seven innings. He struck out eight.
A solo shot by Jorge Soler accounted for the only run off Lopez on the afternoon, but Jesus Luzardo was also dealing for Miami and neither pitcher came away with a decision. Lopez produced 15 swinging strikes among his 88 pitches, and he's delivered a 0.73 ERA and 16:4 K:BB through his first 12.1 innings as a Twin. The 27-year-old righty could get two starts next week as he tentatively lines up to face the White Sox at home before a weekend road series against the Yankees.
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Twins' Pablo Lopez: Shines in Twins debut
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Lopez (1-0) allowed two hits and three walks while striking out eight across 5.1 scoreless innings to earn the win Thursday against the Royals.
Lopez made his first start for Minnesota and had little trouble setting down the Royals. He generated 17 swinging strikes on only 85 total pitches and also induced five groundball outs to stay out of trouble throughout his Opening Day outing. While his ability to stay on the mound has been a concern throughout his career, Lopez has posted an ERA of 3.75 or better in each of the last three campaigns.
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Twins' Pablo Lopez: Set to start Opening Day
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Lopez will draw the start for the Twins on Opening Day versus the Royals.
Lopez will make his first career Opening Day start after getting traded to the Twins this past offseason. The right-hander has some of the best off-speed stuff in the league and posted a 3.75 ERA and 1.17 WHIP with 174 punchouts over 180 innings in 32 starts for the Marlins in 2022.
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Twins' Pablo Lopez: Sharp in Twins debut
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Lopez allowed two hits with three strikeouts over two scoreless innings in his spring debut Monday. He'll make one more start for Minnesota before joining Venezuela for the World Baseball Classic, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Lopez's fastball touched 95 mph, as he threw more in the offseason to be ready for the WBC. Lopez made 32 starts for the Marlins last season and had a 3.75 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 174:53 K:BB across 180 innings. He'll be a mainstay in the Minnesota rotation after he was traded for Luis Arraez.
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Twins' Pablo Lopez: Sent to Minnesota for Arraez
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Lopez was traded from the Marlins to the Twins on Friday in exchange for infielder Luis Arraez, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
In addition to Lopez, prospects Jose Salas and Byron Chourio are also heading to Minnesota in the deal, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Lopez made 32 starts for the Marlins last season and had a 3.75 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 174:53 K:BB across 180 innings. The right-hander is under team control through the 2024 campaign and should slot in near the top of the Twins' starting rotation.
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Marlins' Pablo Lopez: Settles with Miami
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Lopez agreed to a one-year, $5.45 million contract with the Marlins on Friday to avoid arbitration, Craig Mish of SportsGrid.com reports.
Lopez made $2.45 million in his first year of arbitration eligibility last season, and he'll more than double that salary in 2023. The 26-year-old had a 3.75 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 174:53 K:BB over 180 innings last year.
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Marlins' Pablo Lopez: Magnificent in no-decision
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Lopez struck out seven in seven scoreless innings while allowing two hits and three walks in a 4-3 extra-innings win Sunday in Milwaukee. He did not factor into the decision.
After a leadoff walk to start the game, Lopez retired the next 12 batters he faced. Three of the five baserunners he allowed reached in the fifth inning, but Lopez got out of a bases-loaded, two-out jam with a strikeout. The 26-year-old ends the year with four consecutive quality starts, dropping his ERA from 4.04 to 3.75. He was rumored to be included in trade talks before the trade deadline, and it's possible that Sunday's outing was his last appearance in a game for the Marlins.
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Marlins' Pablo Lopez: Racks up win No. 10
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Lopez (10-10) picked up the win Tuesday, giving up three runs on five hits over six innings in a 6-4 victory over the Mets. He struck out five without walking a batter.
The right-hander extended his quality start streak to three while reaching double-digit wins for the first time in his major-league career. It was a much better performance from Lopez than the last time he faced the Mets (eight runs in 3.2 innings Sept, 10). Even factoring that outing in, he's having a solid finish to the season, posting a 4.15 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 36:10 K:BB through 39 innings over his last seven starts.
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Marlins' Pablo Lopez: Settles for no-decision Tuesday
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Lopez didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to the Cubs, allowing one run on five hits over 6.2 innings. He struck out six without walking a batter.
The right-hander put together one of his better starts of the second half, but a lack of run support kept Lopez out of the win column. He tossed 68 of 105 pitches for strikes en route to his second straight quality start but only his fifth in 12 outings since the All-Star break, a stretch during which he's stumbled to a 5.57 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 61:18 K:BB through 63 innings.
