Minnesota Twins starter Pablo Lòpez wasn’t selected for this year’s MLB All-Star Game but the right-hander learned he will be heading to Seattle as a replacement during a surprise announcement during a game against the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday afternoon.
López learned of his selection shortly after the seventh-inning stretch as fans were told to remain standing for “a special announcement.” A video package played on the scoreboard at Target Field revealed that López will be making his first career All-Star appearance.
After the 7th inning stretch, the Target Field PA told fans to stay on their feet for a special announcement and broke the news that Pablo López has been named an All-Star!! pic.twitter.com/n0v1qiI0aH
— Melissa Berman (@Melissa_Berman) July 8, 2023
After being acquired in a deal that sent Luis Arráez to the Miami Marlins, López has been solid in his first season with the Twins, going 5-5 with a 3.89 ERA. López has also turned it on as of late, throwing 39.2 innings with a 2-2 record, a 2.72 ERA and 52 strikeouts over his last six starts.
That includes his final start on Wednesday when López threw a complete-game shutout with 12 strikeouts against the Kansas City Royals.
Pablo López ranks among qualified AL starters:
#2 Innings
#2 Strikeouts
#3 xERA
#4 Innings/start
#5 xFIP
#6 AVG against
#7 OPS against
#7 Quality starts
#7 SO/BB ratioLopez is 27 years old and the #MNTwins have him signed through 2027.
— Aaron Gleeman (@AaronGleeman) July 6, 2023
López will join Sonny Gray as players representing the Twins in this year’s All-Star Game, which will be played on Tuesday night at T-Mobile Park in Seattle.
