Twins' Pablo López to Hit Injured List After Strain

Minnesota Twins pitcher Pablo López was removed from a game against the Kansas City Royals due to right hamstring tightness, with manager Rocco Baldelli confirming it as a mild strain. López's exit, after allowing one unearned run and striking out six over 4 2/3 innings, is a significant blow to the Twins' rotation, which is struggling early in the season. The injury was diagnosed through an MRI and is expected to place López on the 15-day injured list. The Royals won 2-1, aided by Bobby Witt Jr.'s aggressive base-running and a throwing error by Griffin Jax. In other news, Baltimore Orioles prospect Enrique Bradfield left a Double-A game with left hamstring discomfort, though the severity is uncertain. These injuries highlight the impact of early-season durability on team performance.