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MLB rumors: Hunter Greene, Pablo Lopez, Mariners, Cubs

By Robert Murray

Hunter Greene (21) throws a pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies during the second inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Hunter Greene (21) throws a pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies during the second inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /
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Pablo Lopez #49 of the Minnesota Twins pitches in the first inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on April 16, 2023 in the Bronx, New York. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) /

Pablo Lopez and the Twins agreed to a four-year, $73.5 million extension

The deal made sense for numerous reasons. The Twins acquired Lopez from the Marlins in the offseason, sending Luis Arraez to Miami. The move was a gamble by the Twins — Arraez is one of the best hitters in baseball — but the deal was made because of their belief in Lopez, who they believed could be a frontline starting pitcher.

So far, Lopez looks the part in Minnesota. In four starts, he’s posted a 1.73 ERA and recorded 33 strikeouts in 26 innings. Here’s a full breakdown of his contract, per sources:

  • Signing bonus: $1 million
  • 2024: $8 million
  • 2025: $21.5 million
  • 2026: $21.5 million
  • 2027: $21.5 million
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