MLB trade deadline 2022: Twins acquire All-Star closer Jorge López from Orioles

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The Minnesota Twins acquired All-Star closer Jorge López from the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday

In exchange, the Orioles received right-handed pitchers Yennier Cano and Juan Nuñez and left-handed pitchers Cade Povich and Juan Rojas.

López has posted a sparkling 1.68 ERA and 19 saves to go along with a 4-6 record. López had been a starter his whole career with the Royals and Orioles before moving to the bullpen last year in late August.

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Jorge Lopez of the Baltimore Orioles pitches against the New York Yankees at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, July 23, 2022, in Baltimore, Maryland. (Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Since López moved to the bullpen, he has posted a 1.75 ERA over 56 ⅔ innings of work.

The Twins hold a one-game lead over the Cleveland Guardians in the AL Central and will slot López into a bullpen that ranks 13th in the league with a 3.84 bullpen ERA.

While López has struggled in the month of July, pitching to a 4.76 ERA over 12 appearances, he is still a difference-maker in the back of the Twins bullpen.

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Jorge Lopez of the Baltimore Orioles pitches against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park, July 29, 2022, in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

The Orioles have had a breakout season as they continue to rebuild. They are 52-51 and fourth in the AL East and 2.5 games behind the Mariners for the second wild card spot in the American League.

Despite that, the Orioles have traded away fan-favorite Trey Mancini and now López. 

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