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3 external Pablo López replacements Twins could chase at trade deadline

3 weeks ago | puckettspond.com | Jordan Campbell

Pitching has been at the center of the Minnesota Twins' success this season, and if the team was going to build off their 18-8 record from May, their pitching was going to need to be the reason why. That is why the injury to Pablo López dramatically alters the approach that the Twins have to take at the Major League Baseball Trade Deadline. López is expected to miss the next 8-12 weeks with a shoulder strain, placing his return, on an optimistic scale, around August.
Twins’ Joe Ryan calls out shameful A's ballpark situation after Pablo López injury

3 weeks ago | puckettspond.com | Jordan Campbell

The Minnesota Twins are back at home on Friday night, opening a weekend set against the Toronto Blue Jays, but the Twins are still feeling the mark left from playing the Athletics at Sutter Health Park. On the field, the Twins took three of the four games played against the Athletics, but it was that very field that gave Minnesota multiple scares.
Twins top prospect called up as Minnesota navigates Pablo López's absence

3 weeks ago | puckettspond.com | Jordan Campbell

Thursday was the first look at life without Pablo López for the Minnesota Twins, and the immediate return wasn't all that inspiring. David Festa, who presumably will be taking López's spot in the rotation for the next 8-12 weeks, struggled to the tune of giving up 8 runs on 6 hits (including 3 home runs) in less than 4 innings of work.
Carlos Correa injury news eases one of the Twins’ biggest fears

3 weeks ago | puckettspond.com | Jordan Campbell

Following the Minnesota Twins' insertion back into the discussion for a potential Wild Card spot in the American League, one of the biggest goals that MLB insiders highlighted for the team is to stay healthy. Unfortunately, the Twins have already proven this week that it is easier said than done. The biggest blow for the Twins came on Wednesday when the team announced that starting pitcher Pablo López will miss the next 8-to-12 weeks with a shoulder strain.
Justin Ishbia betrayal stings even more following agreement with Twins' hated rival

3 weeks ago | puckettspond.com | Jordan Campbell

For most of last offseason, it seemed that Justin Ishbia was in a position to be the next owner of the Minnesota Twins. Ishbia was in talks with the Pohlad family throughout the winter, with the impression that the two sides would have a formal announcement by Opening Day of the 2025 season. Instead, to the initial shock of many, Ishbia abandoned those efforts in favor of increasing his minority shares in the Chicago White Sox.
Ominous warning hidden in latest power rankings for Twins' current ace

3 weeks ago | puckettspond.com | Jordan Campbell

While the Minnesota Twins work their way through an inconsistent offense, hoping to fix their Royce Lewis problem, it has been their pitching staff that has been the backbone of their success over the last month. The success story in the Twins' rotation this season has been Joe Ryan. Through his first 12 appearances this season, 11 of which were starts, Ryan is carrying an ERA of 2.91. There is a little bit of luck involved in that number.
Twins face painful déjà vu with Pablo López injury setback

3 weeks ago | puckettspond.com | Jordan Campbell

After being one of Major League Baseball's best teams in May, one of the biggest keys for the Minnesota Twins moving forward was to remain healthy. With a pitching staff that is among the best in baseball, as well as Byron Buxton healthy and returning to his All-Star form, the Twins were primed to make a run at one of the Wild Card spots in the American League. While the Twins remain in the Wild Card race, the goal of staying healthy has taken a hit.
Unexpected Twins' prospect could make his Major League debut this season

3 weeks ago | puckettspond.com | Jordan Campbell

The Minnesota Twins were dealt some discouraging news on Monday when it was revealed that one of the team's top prospects, outfielder Emmanuel Rodriguez, was headed to the Triple-A injured list with what the team was calling a "right hip injury". The timing of Rodriguez's injury came on the same day that ESPN's Kiley McDaniel listed the outfield prospect as the next prospect up for the Twins. Ironically, McDaniel offered an assessment of Rodriguez that was immediately proved true.
It only took Jhoan Duran one month to prove he's the best closer in the AL

3 weeks ago | puckettspond.com | Jordan Campbell

Major League Baseball handed out its awards for May on Tuesday, and in doing so, proved that teams across the league might be hating the fact that the Minnesota Twins are currently at the center of the American League Wild Card race. To no surprise of Twins fans, Jhoan Duran was named the best reliever in the American League for May. The numbers speak for themselves. Duran was electric last month.
Twins fans will roll their eyes over this scary AL Central reality

3 weeks ago | puckettspond.com | Jordan Campbell

Pitching has been the theme of the Minnesota Twins' 2025 season, as the success of the Twins' starting rotation and bullpen has them as a surprise contender in the American League Wild Card picture. If the Twins are going to remain in contention, beyond the fact that they have to stay healthy, it will also be due to the continued success of the team's pitching staff.