Twins Pitcher Matt Canterino Undergoes Season-Ending Shoulder Surgery

Minnesota Twins pitching prospect Matt Canterino will miss the entire 2025 season after undergoing surgery on his throwing shoulder to tighten ligaments, marking his third consecutive year sidelined by injury. Canterino, a second-round draft pick in 2019, has faced a series of setbacks, including Tommy John surgery and a prior rotator cuff strain, which have significantly impacted his promising career. Despite his past dominance in the minors, with a career 1.48 ERA in just 85 innings, injuries have derailed his path to the majors. After a brief return during Spring Training, Canterino was again sidelined due to shoulder issues, leading to this latest surgery. The Twins are now evaluating their roster strategy regarding Canterino's status while hoping for a future turnaround in his health and career trajectory. His situation highlights the unpredictable nature of sports injuries and the challenges teams face in managing injured players.