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Latest Twins injuries & transactions

March 4, 2026

This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Twins injury news and transactions.

Ryan (back inflammation) hopeful to pitch for Team USA at knockout stage

March 1, 2026

FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Joe Ryan will not pitch during pool play of the World Baseball Classic, but remains eligible and hopeful to pitch if Team USA advances to the knockout stage. That had appeared to be the most likely scenario for Ryan, who has not appeared in a Grapefruit

Lewis, Twins receive welcome good news as MRI on right side is clean

February 27, 2026

FORT MYERS, Fla. -- A day after Royce Lewis was scratched from the Twins lineup due to tightness in his right side, both he and the team got relief in the form of a clean MRI exam.

Twins get good news as Lewis' MRI comes back clean

February 27, 2026

FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Twins third baseman Royce Lewis, who was scratched from Thursday's game against the Pirates due to what the team called “tightness on his right side," underwent an MRI that came back clean. Lewis had made the trip from Fort Myers to Bradenton and went through some

Twins optimistic after López's UCL surgery; Festa (shoulder) endures setback

Ryan progressing, expected to throw bullpen this weekend
February 26, 2026

FORT MYERS, Fla. -- There was good news and bad news on the injury front for the Twins on Thursday, as Pablo López’s surgery turned out better than expected but David Festa will be shut down for about two weeks due to a shoulder injury. Additionally, Joe Ryan continues to

In encouraging sign, Ryan (lower back inflammation) plays catch

February 24, 2026

FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Twins ace Joe Ryan played catch on Tuesday morning, an encouraging step forward as he looks to return to the mound quickly after dealing with lower back inflammation. Ryan was scratched from a scheduled start on Saturday shortly before first pitch due to what the club

Ryan gets good news from MRI, still on track for Opening Day

February 22, 2026

FORT MYERS, Fla. – The Twins breathed a little sigh of relief Sunday morning after receiving encouraging news regarding right-hander Joe Ryan. The team’s expected Opening Day starter was scratched 15 minutes before his scheduled start Saturday due to back tightness, but an MRI revealed inflammation in Ryan’s back but

Ryan (low back tightness) scratched from Spring Training debut

February 21, 2026

FORT MYERS, Fla. -- The Twins scratched ace Joe Ryan from his scheduled start against the Red Sox shortly before first pitch on Saturday due to what the club is calling “low back tightness in his right side.” Ryan began his warmups prior to the game but was replaced as

Pablo López to undergo Tommy John surgery Wednesday

February 20, 2026

FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Following a second opinion, Twins ace Pablo López has decided to undergo Tommy John reconstructive surgery on his right elbow. Further examination by Dr. Keith Meister confirmed the initial diagnosis of significant tearing in López’s ulnar collateral ligament (UCL). Meister will perform the operation on Wednesday

What now? Here's what López's season-ending injury means for Twins

February 20, 2026

FORT MYERS, Fla. – So … what now? The Twins received just about the worst injury-related news they could get on Tuesday, when it was announced that Pablo López would almost certainly undergo right elbow surgery and miss the entire 2026 season. It was a gut punch before the first

Pablo López has 'significant tearing' in UCL; Tommy John surgery likely

February 17, 2026

FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Twins ace Pablo López has “significant tearing” in the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow and will likely require Tommy John reconstructive surgery, the club said Tuesday. López left his live batting-practice session early on Monday due to elbow soreness. He underwent an MRI later

Keaschall out for season; Bradley impresses in final start of 2025

Festa to undergo Botox procedure in hopes of solving right shoulder discomfort
September 24, 2025

ARLINGTON -- It appears that Luke Keaschall’s rookie season is over. Keaschall, who suffered a sprained left thumb on a slide in the Twins’ win on Tuesday night against the Rangers at Globe Life Field, will likely need surgery to repair the injury and is not expected to play again

Keaschall (thumb) to have MRI

September 24, 2025

ARLINGTON – Twins star rookie Luke Keaschall was removed from Tuesday night’s 4-1 win over the Rangers at Globe Life Field in the fourth inning due to what the club called a left thumb injury. Keaschall will undergo an MRI exam on Wednesday and, at a minimum, will not play

López's season ends in IL stint with 'mild' forearm strain; Abel recalled

September 20, 2025

MINNESOTA -- The Twins placed right-hander Pablo López on the 15-day injured list on Saturday with what the club is calling a “mild mid-forearm strain.” The move will end his season, since there are only nine days left in the campaign. Mick Abel was recalled from Triple-A St. Paul to

López (right forearm tightness) exits early; MRI expected Saturday

September 20, 2025

MINNEAPOLIS -- Just two weeks after he returned from an agonizing three-month absence from the mound, Pablo López is dealing with another injury concern. The right-hander was removed from the Twins’ game against the Guardians on Friday night at Target Field after four innings due to what the club called

Wallner hits 10-day IL; Twins set rotation for series vs. Guards

September 19, 2025

MINNEAPOLIS -- Matt Wallner's season is likely over after the slugging outfielder was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday, retroactive to Thursday, due to a right oblique strain. Wallner is technically eligible to be reinstated from the injured list on Sunday, Sept. 28, the last day of the season,

Injured catchers Vázquez, Jeffers to take swings vs. rehabbing lefty

September 15, 2025

MINNEAPOLIS – Three injured Twins could all take steps forward in their rehabilitation together on Tuesday. Catchers Christian Vázquez, who is recovering from an infection in his right shoulder, and Ryan Jeffers, who is recovering from a concussion, could take live batting practice on Tuesday afternoon. They would be taking

Twins updates: Festa upbeat; Ober fans 9; Vázquez rehab on horizon

September 14, 2025

MINNEAPOLIS -- David Festa understands what you probably thought when you first heard the words “thoracic outlet syndrome” connected to his name. His family and friends thought it too. But Festa explained that while technically what he’s dealing with falls under the category of TOS, it seems his condition may

Ryan grinds through 4 innings in 1st start back from illness 

Laweryson impresses in MLB debut; Jeffers (concussion) return timeline unclear
September 14, 2025

MINNEAPOLIS -- A week after the shortest non-injury-affected start of his career, Joe Ryan acknowledged that he still wasn’t functioning at peak efficiency. Ryan, who was clearly hampered by illness seven days earlier against the Royals, pitched four effective but inefficient innings, allowing two runs on four hits while striking

 Vázquez getting closer to return; Topa placed on 15-day IL

September 12, 2025

MINNEAPOLIS -- He hasn’t put on a Twins uniform since early August, but Christian Vázquez hasn’t given up on this season. Vázquez has missed five weeks with an infection in his left shoulder, but told reporters on Friday that he hopes to return to the lineup in time for the

Festa might be step closer to finding out cause of nagging shoulder pain

September 10, 2025

ANAHEIM -- Right-hander David Festa might be one step closer to finding out the cause of his nagging pain in his throwing shoulder. Festa, who was shut down on Sept. 2, met with Dr. Keith Meister on Tuesday. After an MRI and a clinical evaluation, Meister believes Festa has neurological

Buxton (knee) OK after HBP, joins Twins legend with 30th homer

September 7, 2025

KANSAS CITY -- Byron Buxton was able to smile following the Twins’ 5-1 win against the Royals, and that’s a very good sign. Buxton was removed due to a left knee contusion, but was optimistic that he will not miss much, if any, additional time. That meant he was able

Jeffers placed on concussion IL; McCusker and Ohl recalled

September 7, 2025

KANSAS CITY -- The Twins placed Ryan Jeffers on the 7-day concussion injured list on Sunday, three days after he was struck in the face mask by two foul tips. Jeffers had not played since suffering the injury and is not currently participating in any baseball activity. There had been

Jeffers remains out of lineup with head contusion

September 5, 2025

KANSAS CITY -- The Twins elected not to make a roster move with catcher Ryan Jeffers on Friday ahead of their 2-1 loss vs. the Royals, but the club did bring in a reinforcement, just in case. Jeffers was removed from Thursday night’s game with what the club called a

Jeffers to be reevaluated after exiting game with head contusion

September 5, 2025

MINNEAPOLIS -- Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers was removed from Thursday's 11-8 loss to the White Sox in the fourth inning with what the team called a head contusion. Jeffers took two foul tips to the mask in the top of the third inning. On one, a Taj Bradley pitch came