{"id":674048,"date":"2026-04-12T11:39:17","date_gmt":"2026-04-12T11:39:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/674048\/"},"modified":"2026-04-12T11:39:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T11:39:17","slug":"twins-adjust-to-pablo-lopezs-season-ending-injury","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/674048\/","title":{"rendered":"Twins Adjust to Pablo L\u00f3pez’s Season-Ending Injury"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\"AAs the Twins adjust to the loss of their star pitcher, the team’s future rests on the shoulders of a new generation of young arms vying for their chance to shine.Minnesota City Today<\/p>\n

The Minnesota Twins are mentally adjusting to the potential loss of starting pitcher Pablo L\u00f3pez, who may require Tommy John surgery and miss the upcoming season due to a torn ulnar collateral ligament. Manager Derek Shelton is encouraging his players to ‘hunt the good’ in the face of adversity, as a group of talented yet inexperienced arms now vie for an open rotation spot.<\/p>\n

Why it matters<\/p>\n

L\u00f3pez’s injury is a devastating blow to the Twins’ hopes of rebounding from two straight losing seasons. However, the team must find ways to fill his shoes and dominate the game without him, as he was a leader by example through his meticulous work ethic and often brought success to the team.<\/p>\n

The details<\/p>\n

With L\u00f3pez down, pitchers Simeon Woods Richardson, David Festa, Zebby Matthews, Mick Abel, and Andrew Morris are now all competing for a second open spot in the rotation. The Twins were 45-33 in the 80 starts made by L\u00f3pez since he was acquired from the Miami Marlins in 2023, and now the team must adjust to their new reality.<\/p>\n

On Wednesday, FanGraphs projects the Twins have a 26.6 percent chance of making the playoffs.<\/p>\n

The players<\/p>\n

Derek Shelton<\/p>\n

The manager of the Minnesota Twins who is encouraging his players to ‘hunt the good’ in the face of adversity.<\/p>\n

Chuck Bradway<\/p>\n

The Twins’ strength and conditioning coach who introduced the ‘hunt for good’ phrase that Shelton is using with his players.<\/p>\n

Simeon Woods Richardson<\/p>\n

One of the talented yet inexperienced arms now vying for an open rotation spot with the Twins.<\/p>\n

David Festa<\/p>\n

One of the talented yet inexperienced arms now vying for an open rotation spot with the Twins.<\/p>\n

Zebby Matthews<\/p>\n

One of the talented yet inexperienced arms now vying for an open rotation spot with the Twins.<\/p>\n

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\n What they\u2019re saying<\/p>\n

\u201cWe must find ways to fill L\u00f3pez’s shoes. He was a leader by example through his meticulous work ethic and often brought success to the team.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2014 Derek Shelton, Twins Manager<\/p>\n

\u201cWhile L\u00f3pez’s injury is overwhelmingly negative, we want those who can benefit from it to take advantage of their opportunity.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2014 Derek Shelton, Twins Manager<\/p>\n

What\u2019s next<\/p>\n

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The takeaway<\/p>\n

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