Twins' Luke Keaschall Out for Season with Thumb Injury, Surgery Expected

Minnesota Twins rookie second baseman Luke Keaschall will miss the remainder of the 2025 season due to a sprained left thumb injury sustained while stealing second base during a game against the Rangers. He is expected to see a hand specialist soon to determine if surgery is necessary, with surgery being the likely outcome. Despite his injury setbacks, including a broken right forearm earlier in the season, Keaschall has displayed strong performance, hitting .302/.382/.445 with four home runs, 14 stolen bases, and 28 RBIs over 49 games. Twins manager Rocco Baldelli expressed disappointment about the season ending prematurely for Keaschall but remains confident in his recovery and future contributions. The injury interrupts a promising rookie season, but Keaschall aims to rehabilitate and be ready for spring training and the 2026 season, where expectations for him to be a key player are high. The Twins view him as a foundational player for years to come, controlling his contract for six seasons after 2025.