Latest Twins injuries & transactions
This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Twins injury news and transactions.
Twins place Abel on IL with elbow inflammation
Right-hander Mick Abel has been a bright spot in the Twins’ rotation of late. But it’s unclear when he will next step on the mound. The team announced Monday that it has placed Abel on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation (retroactive to Friday). He had been scheduled
Lewis (knee sprain) lifts off in 2 straight games during rehab assignment
MINNEAPOLIS -- Royce Lewis looks like he hasn't missed a minute. Playing his first Minor League rehabilitation game after sitting out for more than a week with a left knee sprain, Lewis homered in his first at-bat for Triple-A St. Paul on Saturday. He added a second homer in a
Lewis to begin rehab Saturday in Triple-A, could rejoin Twins Tuesday
MINNEAPOLIS -- Things continue to look good for Royce Lewis as he comes back from a sprained left knee.
Lewis felt a 'pop' in his knee but could play immediately if needed
TORONTO -- The Twins got encouraging news on Royce Lewis, but they’ll still be without one of their most important bats for the near future. Lewis was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a left knee sprain after waking up feeling sore Friday. The 25-year-old said he caught
Lewis lands on IL with knee sprain, Laweryson to miss time with forearm strain
TORONTO -- Between cold weather, injuries, and now illness, the Twins have been fighting on every front lately. The former obstacle needs no further detailing. The latter, a major early-season pothole they'll be tasked to drive out of: An IL stint for Royce Lewis. According to Twins manager Derek Shelton,
'It ain't broken, so I'm good': Buxton in good spirits after HBP, Twins' hard-fought win
MINNEAPOLIS -- Byron Buxton certainly felt some frustration as a result of being hit by a pitch in the Twins’ home opener against the Rays on Friday, but it was drowned out by his delight at the team’s hard-fought 10-4 win. Buxton was removed immediately after being hit by a
Twins outfielder Martin dealing with concussion after diving play
FORT MYERS, Fla -- Twins outfielder Austin Martin was removed from Monday’s game against the Pirates due to a concussion and will be held out of all baseball activities for at least two days. Martin suffered the injury in the third inning of Minnesota’s 5-1 win. “He won’t do anything
Ryan (back inflammation) hopeful to pitch for Team USA at knockout stage
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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