With top free agents off the market, it’s time for the hot stove to seek alternative fuel in the form of trades, and we got an interesting one on Friday. The Marlins are sending pitcher Pablo López (plus a pair of prospects) to the Twins in exchange for reigning batting champ Luis Arraez. It’s the first time a player has been traded the winter after winning the batting title since Rod Carew in 1978. Let’s dive in:
The Deal
Twins acquire: RHP Pablo López, infielder Jose Salas and outfielder Byron Chourio
Marlins acquire: Infielder Luis Arraez
For the Twins
The Twins’ biggest area of need was their starting pitching.