Miami Marlins & Minnesota Twins Complete Trade

July 27, 2023 ,


In a recent trade between the Miami Marlins and the Minnesota Twins, both teams sought to address their bullpen needs by swapping right-handed relievers.

The Marlins sent Dylan Floro, a seasoned 32-year-old pitcher with a career ERA of 3.15, to the Twins.

In return, the Marlins acquired Jorge López, a 30-year-old with promise, but who had struggled since joining the Twins after a solid performance in the bullpen with the Orioles the previous year.

Both teams are currently in contention for the playoffs and hope that the change of scenery will provide a much-needed boost to their bullpen performances.

Floro, with better peripherals than his current ERA suggests, will have the opportunity to contribute to the Twins' push in the competitive AL Central division.

Meanwhile, López, who still has an extra year of club control, will aim to recapture his Baltimore form and support the Marlins in their quest for a Wild Card spot in the NL.

So far this season, Lopez holds an ugly 5.09 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, with 27 strikeouts across 35.1 innings and 37 appearances.

This trade exemplifies a common strategy where contenders exchange struggling relievers in hopes of improving their chances in tight divisional races. As the season progresses, both teams will be closely monitoring how the new additions will impact their pitching rosters and playoff aspirations. Photo Credit: Nick Wosika-USA TODAY Sports



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