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Cubs Target Trade for Pitcher Pablo Lopez, Offer Prospects

1/4/2025

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The Chicago Cubs are eyeing a trade for starting pitcher Pablo Lopez from the Minnesota Twins, opting for a strategic acquisition over free agency. With a solid 2023 season under his belt, Lopez's performance dipped slightly in 2024. To land him, the Cubs are prepared to part with promising prospects James Triantos, Brandon Birdsell, and Caleb Kilian.

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Story summary

The Chicago Cubs are eyeing a trade for starting pitcher Pablo Lopez from the Minnesota Twins, opting for a strategic acquisition over free agency. With a solid 2023 season under his belt, Lopez's performance dipped slightly in 2024. To land him, the Cubs are prepared to part with promising prospects James Triantos, Brandon Birdsell, and Caleb Kilian.