Mets predicted to trade for Pablo Lopez

The New York Mets are predicted to trade for starting pitcher Pablo Lopez this offseason to significantly bolster their rotation. ESPN insiders Kiley McDaniel and Jeff Passan believe the Mets could acquire Lopez from the Minnesota Twins, who are entering a rebuild. Lopez is under contract for two more years at $43 million. Lopez, who turns 30 in March, has shown No. 2 starter potential and would immediately become the ace of the Mets' staff.