Pablo Lopez was born on March 7, 1996, in Cabimas, Venezuela, and is a professional baseball pitcher for the Minnesota Twins of Major League Baseball (MLB). During his early days, Lopez was raised in Venezuela by his mother, Agnedis, and father, Danny, who are both medical professionals. López entered medical school at age 16 after completing high school and being proficient in English, Italian, and Portuguese. The Seattle Mariners made him a contract offer at about the same time. Lopez signed as an international free agent in July 2012 with the Seattle Mariners. He made his professional debut the following year in the Venezuelan Summer League.
Pablo Lopez was then traded to the Miami Marlins in 2017 and was promoted to the Major Leagues in 2018. He made his Major League Debut with the Marlins on June 30, 2018. Lopez has shown spectacular performances and was named an All-Star in 2023. He also holds the MLB record for the most strikeouts in a row to open a game (9).
Pablo Lopez Contract
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2025 | $21,500,000 | - | $21,500,000 | - | $21,500,000 |
Pablo Lopez Contract Breakdown
Pablo Lopez signed a four-year, $73,500,000 contract with the Minnesota Twins on April 21, 2023 (via Spotrac).
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2024 | $8,000,000 | $1,000,000 | $8,000,000 | - | $9,000,000 |
| 2025 | $21,500,000 | - | $21,500,000 | - | $21,500,000 |
| 2026 | $21,500,000 | - | $21,500,000 | - | $21,500,000 |
| 2027 | $21,500,000 | - | $21,500,000 | - | $21,500,000 |
Pablo Lopez Salary: How much is Pablo Lopez getting paid?
Pablo Lopez signed a four-year contract worth $73,500,000 with the Minnesota Twins, including $73,500,000 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $18,375,000. In 2025, Lopez will earn a base salary of $21,500,000 as per Spotrac.
How much does Pablo Lopez make in a minute?
In 2025, Pablo Lopez's annual salary will be $21,500,000. As we know, there are 525,600 minutes in a year. Now, if the total sum is divided by the total number of minutes a year, he makes about $40.90 a minute.
Pablo Lopez's Career Earnings
Pablo Lopez has been a part of MLB for the last eight seasons and has generated total career earnings of $40,315,453. This includes his total salary of $39,035,453 and a signing bonus of $1,280,000, as per Spotrac.
What are the terms of Pablo Lopez’s Contract?
The Minnesota Twins and Pablo Lopez agreed to a four-year contract worth $73,500,000. The following are the terms of his contract,
- Cy Young: $500,000 2nd: $250,0003rd: $150,0004th-6th: $100,000
- WS MVP: $100,000LCS MVP: $50,000$25,000 each for Gold Glove, All-Star
How much of Pablo Lopez’s Contract is guaranteed?
The entire amount of Pablo Lopez’s contract is worth $73,500,000 and is guaranteed as per Spotrac.
Pablo Lopez Contract History
These are all the contracts of Pablo Lopez as of May 2025:
2012
Pablo Lopez signed his first contract and got a signing bonus worth $280,000 with the Seattle Mariners for a duration of 1-year.
2019
Pablo Lopez signed another pre-arbitration contract worth $555,000 with the Miami Marlins for a duration of 1-year.
2020
Pablo Lopez signed another pre-arbitration contract worth $575,000 with the Miami Marlins for a duration of 1-year.
2021
Pablo Lopez signed a pre-arbitration contract worth $595,000 with the Miami Marlins for a duration of 1-year.
2022
Pablo Lopez signed a pre-arbitration contract worth $2,450,000 with the Miami Marlins for a duration of 1-year.
2023
Pablo Lopez signed an arbitration contract worth $5,450,000 with the Minnesota Twins for a duration of 1-year. Pablo Lopez has got an upcoming contract extension with a signing bonus of $1,000,000 and an average salary of $18,375,000, which includes an annual salary of $73,350,000. It will be valid till 2027.
FAQs on Pablo Lopez
A. Pablo Lopez’s age is 29 years, as of 2025.
A. Pablo Lopez’s salary in 2025 is $21,500,000.
A. Pablo Lopez earns around $40.90 per minute.
A. Pablo Lopez’s extended contract is valid for 4 years.
A. Pablo Lopez’s latest team is the Minnesota Twins.
