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Pablo López may be hurt, but he’s still a big part of 2026 Twins
The veteran right-hander is on the road trip to provide leadership and advice while rehabbing after elbow surgery, and teammates say his presence matters.
- Injured Twins pitcher Pablo is traveling with the team during their six-game road trip to New York and Tampa Bay, providing leadership despite undergoing elbow surgery this spring.
- The veteran, whose contract runs through the 2027 season, remains the Twins' highest-paid player with a salary north of $21 million, offering guidance during recovery.
- Manager Derek Shelton stated, "I don't think you can quantify how important it is," regarding Pablo's value as a leader to the group regardless of injury status.
- Rejecting the Twins' facility in Fort Myers, Florida, for rehab, Pablo chose to travel with teammates to maintain motivation during his recovery process.
- While sidelined, the veteran intends to assist teammates with technical pitching questions, remaining integrated into daily operations through his recovery and beyond next year.
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Pablo López may be hurt, but he’s still a big part of 2026 Twins
It’s not common for a player on the injured list to travel for a road trip during which he is not expected to appear. It’s even less common for a player to go on the road when he’s out for the entire season. But the Twins are in the midst of a six-game road trip to New York and Tampa Bay, and injured starter Pablo López is with them. This, the Twins think, is a benefit both to López, who underwent elbow surgery this spring, and his teammates, wh…
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