Jorge Lopez traded to Twins for pitching prospects (edit)

[Bahama O's Fan]

Just now, RVAOsFan said:

 

Who are these guys? Anyone with a rundown?

[interloper]

His very first year of ML success. That's what you call selling high, folks!

Felix to closer. 

We'll be alright. 

4 pitching prospects?

[RVAOsFan]

 

[eddie83]

Cano is 28 years old. 

[interloper]

Just now, eddie83 said:

Cano is 28 years old. 

Looks like he could step into the bullpen though maybe? Real good AAA numbers. 

[eddie83]

 

[Hazmat]

Povich is the #22 Twins prospect on MLB.

[jabba72]

22. Cade Povich, SP

Drafted: 3rd Round, 2021 from Nebraska (MIN)

Age	21.2	Height	6′ 3″	Weight	185	Bat / Thr	L / L	FV	40

Tool Grades (Present/Future)

Fastball	Curveball	Changeup	Command	Sits/Tops
35/45	50/55	35/50	35/60	86-92 / 96

Povich is a very well-built, athletic lefty with very advanced breaking ball feel for a Big Ten prospect. He can land his mid-70s curveball with remarkable consistency, and his fastball plays because of angle and command. Considering Povich’s build, athleticism, and age, he was a bet to throw harder with pro development and that has started to occur, as he peaked in the 94-95 mph range late in the 2021 season, then sat there during shorter work at instructs. His slider also made some progress, mostly through increased velocity rather than spin, since Povich’s breakers rely on the shape created by his arm slot. We like Povich’s size, athleticism, feel, and underlying traits enough to consider him a bet to be an integral part of the pitching staff eventually, though because he’s only thrown about 10 innings in pro ball, it’s tough to define a future role. He should be developed as a starter and we think he could reasonably end up in the No. 4/5 starter area.

[Spy Fox]

Fangraphs had Povich 22nd and Cano 38th in the Twins system at the beginning of the year. Nunez and Rojas were not listed. 

https://blogs.fangraphs.com/minnesota-twins-top-39-prospects-2022/

[Tryptamine]

Before people freak out, remember that 99% of the lists you're going to look at are from before the season started. Half a season of minor play can make a huge difference on how prospects are viewed. 

[Sports Guy]

My initial thought is that this is a bad trade.  Need to hear more.  Only Povich is in Twins top 30 according to MlB and he is 22nd. FG also has him 22nd.

[29coast]

Idk about this, seems like a guy who has struggled in the MLB, a high A guy, and some extremely young guys?

[Brooks The Great]

Not really thrilled with the return. We could have done better with another trade partner, in my opinion. Or would have preferred getting only Balazovic or Canterino from the Twins, which wouldn't have been too much to ask. Again, in my opinion.

Edited August 2, 2022 by Brooks The Great

[Dr. Unk]

9.22 ERA.  Wonderful....

[Sports Guy]

Povich does have good K and BB numbers this year.  ERA is high.