Minnesota Twins left-hander Pablo Lopez threw 5 1/3 innings of shutout ball in a 2-0 Opening Day win over the Kansas City Royals on Thursday. Lopez struck out eight, walked three, and picked up the win in his first start for the Twins. The veteran southpaw proved to be difficult for the Royals to make contact against as he finished with 17 swinging strikes on 85 total pitches. Minnesota has to be pleased with the early returns after they acquired Lopez from the Miami Marlins for Luis Arraez in the offseason. Lopez could finish as a top fantasy starting pitcher if he is able to stay healthy this season.

The Minnesota Twins acquired right-hander Pablo Lopez and prospects Jose Salas and Byron Chourio from the Miami Marlins on Friday in exchange for All-Star second baseman Luiz Arraez, according to sources. Lopez went 10-10 with a 3.75 ERA (3.71 FIP), 1.17 WHIP and 23.6 percent strikeout rate in 180 innings over a career-high 32 starts in his fifth MLB season with the Marlins. The 26-year-old will be under Twins control for the next two seasons and heads to another favorite pitcher's park in a rather weak division as well. Neither Salas nor Chourio were listed on Miami's list of top-30 prospects, per MLB Pipeline. Salas is the more intriguing of the two. The 19-year-old switch-hitting shortstop only made it to High-A in 2022, but he could rise quickly in Minnesota's system.

The St. Louis Cardinals rank near the top of the list of teams that could benefit from a trade for Miami Marlins right-hander Pablo Lopez. Current Cardinals starters Adam Wainwright, Miles Mikolas, Jack Flaherty and Jordan Montgomery will reach free agency after 2023, while Lopez is under team control for two more years and is only 26. St. Louis could have a surplus of outfielders in 2023, so players like Lars Nootbaar, Dylan Carlson and Tyler O'Neill could be trade candidates. According to sources, the two teams have engaged in at least preliminary trade talks. Lopez recently signed a one-year, $5.45 million deal with the Fish to avoid salary arbitration after he went 10-10 with a 3.75 ERA (3.71 FIP), 1.17 WHIP and 23.6% strikeout rate in a career-high 32 starts over 180 innings in 2022.

According to a tweet from The New York Post's Jon Heyman on Tuesday, Miami Marlins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez is reportedly available via trade. Heyman tweeted the following: "Biggest name hear available in trade so far is Marlins pitcher Pablo Lopez. Fish need hitters! Came close to dealing him to Yankees at deadline in a Gleyber Torres deal." Lopez made 32 starts for the Marlins last season, pitching to a 3.75 ERA and a 3.71 FIP in 180 innings. Elsewhere, he logged 174 strikeouts in those 810 innings while surrendering just 53 walks and accumulating 10 pitcher wins.

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez reached double-digit wins Tuesday, notching his 10th victory with six solid innings against the New York Mets. Lopez allowed three runs on five hits and no walks in the 6-4 win, but his only real mistake was giving up a home run to Pete Alonso. Lopez now has a 10-10 record with a 3.90 ERA, a 1.18 WHIP, and 167 strikeouts in 173 innings. Expectations were higher for Lopez this year, and he has not quite had the season fantasy managers were hoping for. There's a high likelihood he will begin 2023 in a different uniform.

Miami Marlins right-hander Pablo Lopez pitched well enough to get a win on Tuesday against the Chicago Cubs, but he ended up with a no-decision in a close, 2-1 loss. In 6 2/3 frames, Lopez allowed just one earned run on five hits (one solo homer) while walking none and striking out six. The 26-year-old Venezuelan is 9-10 on the season with a 3.88 ERA (3.77 FIP), a 1.19 WHIP, a career-high 162 strikeouts and 50 walks in 167 innings over 30 starts. Lopez hasn't been nearly as good in the second half of the season, but the good news is he's allowed two earned runs or fewer in three of his four starts in the final month of the season.

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez pitched well against the Dodgers in Monday's 3-2 extra-inning loss. Lopez pitched 6 innings, allowing two runs on five hits (including a home run) and three walks with six strikeouts. The 26-year-old has had an up-and-down season, and while his season ERA sits at a respectable 3.64 through 26 starts, his second half has been much more turbulent with a 5.57 ERA in eight starts. Lopez's skills are obvious, but fantasy managers may be hesitant to start him by default in pivotal matchups down the stretch. His next start will be another tough one at the Braves, and fantasy managers may consider sitting him with fantasy playoffs on the line.

According to Jack Harris of the LA Times, the Los Angeles Dodgers are reportedly targeting Miami Marlins right-hander Pablo Lopez ahead of MLB's August 2 trade deadline. Harris does go on to Tweet that a deal for Lopez would probably only take place if the Dodgers don't land Juan Soto at the deadline. The two teams have apparently had discussions centered around Lopez, who will still be under team control for two years after the 2022 season. Lopez has a 7-6 record, 3.41 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, and 119 strikeouts over 118 2/3 innings of work in 2022. The 26-year-old is one of the more talented arms in the National League, although he does come with some injury concerns. The return for Lopez should be substantial if the Marlins do decide to deal him.

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez had his worst start of the year Sunday, as the Mets knocked him out with six runs on 12 hits in just 2 2/3 innings of work. Lopez struck out one batter and did not walk anyone in his sixth loss of the season. Lopez, who has seen his name come up in trade rumors of late, had otherwise enjoyed a typically strong season, with a 3.41 ERA and 1.12 WHIP to his name even after this disastrous performance. He has struck out 119 batters in 118 2/3 innings over 21 starts and will look to right the ship in his next trip to the mound later this week.

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez will make the start during Thursday's second-half opener versus the Texas Rangers. The 26-year-old has been fantastic through the first half of the season. He's posting a 2.86 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 101:32 K:BB ratio across 18 starts. Manager Don Mattingly hasn't announced the rest of the starting rotation for the second half yet. As of right now, the Marlins sit 5 1/2 games out of the final wild-card spot. These next few weeks are going to be important for this organization.

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez was hit hard in Friday's 10-4 loss against the New York Mets. He was the losing pitcher after allowing seven runs (six earned) on eight hits and a home run in 5.1 innings. Lopez also struck out five and walked one. The month of June hasn't been friendly to the right-hander, who owns a 6.48 ERA over three starts. Lopez still has impressive numbers overall with a 4-3 record, 2.85 ERA, 77 strikeouts, and 1.07 WHIP across 75.2 innings pitched. Fantasy managers should continue to trust Lopez despite this rough stretch.

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez wasn't at his best Tuesday when he was hit with the loss after allowing four runs on nine hits in the 4-0 game against the Tampa Bay Rays. The Rays hit three home runs off the left-hander, although he did fan eight batters without walking anyone. Lopez has been one of the best pitchers in baseball this year, compiling a 4-2 record with a 2.04 ERA, 56 strikeouts, and a 0.96 WHIP over nine starts. He'll look to bounce back in his next start, expected to come against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field.

Miami Marlins right-hander Pablo Lopez turned in an excellent start in a 2-1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday. Lopez allowed one run over seven innings of work while striking out 11. The 26-year-old hurler racked up an impressive 20 swinging strikes on 99 pitches, with his only mistake a solo homer to Kolten Wong in the first inning. He wound up escaping with a no-decision despite Miami's loss, leaving his record at 4-1, to go along with a 1.05 ERA, 0.81 WHIP, and 46 strikeouts over 43 innings of work. Lopez is scheduled to face off against the Washington Nationals on Wednesday.

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez continued his impressive campaign on Saturday against the Padres, tossing eight-shutout frames in the 8-0 victory. The right-hander struck out five while walking two and giving up five hits, which were all singles, in the 97-pitch outing to improve his record to 4-1. Lopez has now allowed one run or fewer in five of his six starts this season as he sits with a 1.00 ERA, 0.89 WHIP, and a 35/8 K/BB through 36 IP. Managers should be ecstatic about the 26-year-old's performance to date as he looks ahead to his next matchup versus the Brewers at home next weekend.

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez fell to 3-1 in Monday's 5-4 loss to the Diamondbacks. Lopez pitched 4 2/3 innings, allowing four runs on six hits (including a two-run home run) and two walks with seven strikeouts. The 26-year-old has gotten off to a great start to the season overall, compiling a minuscule 1.61 ERA with 30 strikeouts and six walks over 28 IP. Lopez is shaping up to be a strong fantasy asset this season, so long as he can stay healthy. His next start will be a middling matchup at the Padres, but fantasy managers should feel comfortable starting him in most matchups moving forward.

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez was outstanding on Thursday night, tossing seven shutout frames to help his club defeat the Cardinals 5-0. The right-hander surrendered just three hits (all singles) and no walks while striking out nine in the 100-pitch outing as he was able to retire the last 11 batters he faced. Lopez improved to 2-0 on the campaign and sits with one earned run through his first 17 1/3 innings pitched (0.52 ERA) and a 17/3 K/BB. He'll have a shot to continue his early season dominance next week in a road contest versus the Nationals.

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez got the start in Saturday's Grapefruit League game and pitched well, lasting two innings while striking out four and allowing just one hit. Lopez was excellent in 2021 before an injury took away a chunk of his season, but in 20 starts, he put up a 3.07 ERA and a 27.5% K%. He should be a strong fantasy contributor again in 2022.

Miami Marlins pitcher Pablo Lopez (shoulder) could start Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. According to manager Don Mattingly, the Marlins are looking to start Lopez on Sunday. He most likely was on a pitch count for the season finale after a successful two-inning rehab appearance last Thursday. The 25-year-old has been sidelined since mid-July with a strained rotator cuff. Before the injury, Lopez owned a 3.03 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, and 111 strikeouts over 101 innings in 2021. Although Lopez was stellar this season, he won't see enough of a workload to be used as a streamer for Sunday's game.

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez (shoulder) had a successful two-inning rehab appearance on Thursday and is now ready to join the big league team. Lopez will throw a bullpen session, then the team will take things from there. Lopez is very unlikely to get anything like a full start, but the team may try to get him to pitch a few innings either as an opener or in a relief appearance. Lopez was an excellent fantasy option when healthy this season, but he won't see significant enough work to be worth much in fantasy for the rest of this season.

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez (shoulder) threw a 21-pitch bullpen session on Wednesday, according to Christina De Nicola of MLB.com. It was his second bullpen session and came a few days after he threw to live hitters. Lopez was placed on the injured list on July 17 with a right rotator cuff strain and previously made one rehab start. However, the Marlins are being extra careful with the 25-year-old after multiple shoulder injuries in the past. Before being sidelined, he was having a great season, posting a 3.03 ERA and 27.1 strikeout percentage. If he comes back before the season is over, he'll likely be limited in his action, which caps his fantasy value.