The New York Mets have emerged as serious contenders to land Minnesota Twins ace Pablo Lopez this offseason, and for good reason. With David Stearns' mandate to acquire front-line starting pitching and the team's deep prospect pool, acquiring Lopez represents a realistic and compelling path forward for a franchise desperate to return to championship contention. Despite Lopez missing over half the 2025 season due to injuries, the 29-year-old right-hander remains one of the most coveted arms on the trade market heading into the winter meetings.

Lopez was on pace for one of the best seasons of his career before a forearm strain ended his campaign prematurely. In just 14 starts and 75.2 innings, he posted an impressive 2.74 ERA, showcasing the elite stuff that has made him a consistent pe

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