Twins Pitcher López Out 8-12 Weeks With Shoulder Injury

Minnesota Twins ace pitcher Pablo López has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 strain of the teres major muscle in his right shoulder, forcing him to miss 8-12 weeks. López, who has been a key part of the Twins' rotation with a 2.82 ERA and strong performance this season, sustained the injury during a game against the Athletics and left after five innings due to shoulder soreness. The injury is similar to one suffered by teammate Joe Ryan last year, which ended Ryan's season, but López is hopeful to return before the season ends. While the Twins have pitching depth to cover López's absence, his loss is a significant setback as he has been instrumental in the team's recent turnaround. David Festa is expected to take López's place in the rotation during his recovery. López expressed frustration and sadness about missing time but remains determined to stay healthy and return to pitching.