US EditionTwins rotation depth takes another hit with David Festa setback
- On Feb 26, 2026, the Minnesota Twins scratched Royce Lewis for right-side tightness and shut down right-handed pitcher David Festa from throwing for about two weeks due to a shoulder impingement.
- Lewis arrives with a long injury history, including a 2024 quadriceps injury that cost him more than 50 games, and Festa's current shoulder impingement is said to be unconnected from last season's issues, according to Nick Paparesta.
- The club's rotation picture shows the Twins down to six candidates for five spots after Pablo López's Tommy John surgery on Wednesday.
- The Twins reassigned Matt Canterino and Cory Lewis to minor-league camp Thursday, with one expected to make the big-league club while the other heads to Triple-A.
- With Opening Day on March 26, the Twins expect Ryan to be ready despite a paused throwing program, while López remains on track for a full 2027 season after surgery.
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The Toronto Star
Twins scratch Lewis as a precaution with right side tightness, learn Festa won’t be ready for opener
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Minnesota Twins third baseman Royce Lewis was scratched from the team's exhibition game lineup on Thursday as a precaution because of tightness in his right side.
Royce Lewis Scratched From Lineup After Running Bases Before Spring Game
Royce Lewis was scratched from the Twins lineup on Thursday due to tightness in his right side after running the bases before an exhibition game against the Pirates. According to Dan Hayes, the Twins decided to pull him from the lineup as a precaution.
Pioneer Press
Twins rotation depth takes another hit with David Festa setback
David Festa has been diagnosed with a shoulder impingement and unlikely to be healthy by Opening Day.
Twins optimistic after López's UCL surgery; Festa (shoulder) endures setback
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- There was good news and bad news on the injury front for the Twins on Thursday, as Pablo López’s surgery turned out better than expected but David Festa will be shut down for about two weeks due to a shoulder injury. Additionally, Joe Ryan continues to
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