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Remains in majors for another start Festa will start Wednesday against the Mets, manager Rocco Baldelli told Phil Miller of The Minnesota Star Tribune.

Impact Festa was called up from Triple-A to start Friday with Pablo Lopez (hamstring) on the injured list. He performed well by allowing one unearned run in 4.2 innings with four strikeouts. The Twins had said they planned to use a six-man rotation this week with a long stretch of consecutive games, so this could be just one additional start in the majors before returning to Triple-A. However, with the Twins possibly shaking up the roster after a sluggish start to the season, it's possible he could remain in the majors with a strong outing.

APRIL 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Getting another start Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said Sunday that Festa will start Wednesday against the Mets, Phil Miller of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.

Impact Festa was called up from Triple-A St. Paul to start Friday with Pablo Lopez (hamstring) on the injured list. He performed well, allowing one unearned run in 4.2 innings with four strikeouts in a no-decision against the Tigers. The Twins had said they planned to give two starters extra rest this week ahead of a long stretch of consecutive games, so Festa could be in line for just one more start in the majors before returning to Triple-A. However, with the Twins possibly shaking up the roster after a sluggish start to the season, it's possible the right-hander could remain in the majors with another strong outing.

APRIL 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Festa makes strong statement in 1st MLB start of '25 MINNEAPOLIS -- It’s unclear when David Festa's next opportunity to start a Major League game will come. But the second-year right-hander mad...

APRIL 12, 2025 • MLB.COM

Fine work in no-decision Festa allowed an unearned run on three hits and a walk while striking out four over 4.2 innings in a no-decision versus the Tigers on Friday.

Impact Festa threw 41 of 64 pitches for strikes in his first major-league outing of the season. He came up short of having a chance at the win, though the Twins' bullpen blew the lead in the sixth inning anyway. The 25-year-old right-hander pitched to a 4.90 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 77:23 K:BB over 64.1 innings in 2024, starting 13 of his 14 appearances last year. Festa has a chance to stick in the rotation while Pablo Lopez (hamstring) is out. Festa is tentatively projected for a tough home matchup versus the Mets next week.

APRIL 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dingler helps Detroit rally then Tigers hang on to beat Twins 7-6

Dillon Dingler had three hits, an RBI and scored a run as the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 7-6

APRIL 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Twins place pitcher Pablo López on the 15-day injured list with a strained hamstring

The Minnesota Twins have placed pitcher Pablo López on the 15-day injured list with a strained right hamstring

APRIL 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Recalled from Triple-A The Twins recalled Festa from Triple-A St. Paul on Friday.

Impact Minnesota placed Pablo Lopez (hamstring) on the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move. Festa is expected to make the start Friday against the Tigers. In two starts at the Triple-A level this season, Festa (1-1) has an 8:2 K:BB and 5.40 ERA across 8.1 innings. He made 14 regular-season appearances (13 starts) for the Twins last season, turning in a 4.90 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 77:23 K:BB in 64.1 innings of work.

APRIL 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Twins young starting pitching prospects will get chances early in the season David Festa, Zebby Matthews likely to pitch for Twins in coming homestand

APRIL 10, 2025 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Witt Jr. hits tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the seventh as the Royals beat the Twins 3-2

Bobby Witt Jr. hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the seventh inning and the Kansas City Royals beat the Minnesota Twins 3-2 on Thursday

APRIL 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Expected to start Friday vs Detroit The Twins are expected to promote Festa from Triple-A St. Paul to start Friday's game against the Tigers, Bobby Nightengale of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.

Impact The Twins have an opening in their rotation with Pablo Lopez (hamstring) expected to land on the 15-day injured list. Lopez's next turn would have come Sunday, but the club is electing to bring Festa up Friday and push Chris Paddack and Simeon Woods Richardson each back a day. Festa has permitted six runs (five earned) with an 8:2 K:BB over 8.1 innings in his first two starts with St. Paul this season. He's a candidate to receive additional starts while Lopez is out, although the Twins could also give Zebby Matthews a look.

APRIL 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

MRI confirms Pablo López has mild hamstring strain; next step uncertain Placing ace on IL could mean call-up for Zebby Matthews or David Festa from St. Paul.

APRIL 10, 2025 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Twins finalize starting rotation after latest round of roster cuts David Festa and Zebby Matthews will begin the season in the minor leagues, meaning Chris Paddack and Simeon Woods Richardson will open as pa...

MARCH 16, 2025 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Optioned to Triple-A Festa was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul, Matthew Leach of MLB.com reports.

Impact Festa was a candidate to win a rotation spot, but struggled with a 11.94 ERA and 11: 3 K:BB ratio in 11.1 innings this spring. Festa showed promise last season with a 10.8 K/9 and 12.7 percent swinging strike rate, but he recorded a 4.40 ERA (though a 3.75 FIP) in 14 games with the Twins. He could join the rotation early in the season if there's an opening.

MARCH 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Spring struggles continue Festa gave up six runs on seven with two strikeouts and two walks in Friday's loss to Baltimore. He has a 11.91 ERA and 11:3 K:BB in 11.1 innings this spring.

Impact Festa is competing with Chris Paddack, Simeon Woods Richardson and Zebby Matthews for the final two spots in the rotation. He's been performing the worst of the four in spring training and looks set to begin the season at Triple-A at this point.

MARCH 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Takeaways from Twins' split-squad spring training games on Friday Bailey Ober had a strong start in one of the games, while David Festa was shaky in the other.

MARCH 7, 2025 • SI.COM

Struggles in second spring outing Festsa gave up four earned runs on five hits and a walk but struck out five over 2.1 innings in Saturday's spring training loss to Boston.

Impact It's early in the competition for the final two spots in the Minnesota rotation, but Festa took a step back. It was also notable he was used as the third pitcher in the game. He threw two scoreless innings in his first outing but now has an 8.31 ERA this spring although with a 7:1 K:BB ration in 5.1 innings. Festa is competing with Chris Paddack, Simeon Woods Richardson and Zebby Matthews for the final two spots in the rotation.

MARCH 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Looks sharp in spring debut Festa threw two scoreless innings Sunday against Pittsburgh with two strikeouts and no walks in his spring debut. He pitched exclusively in the stretch which he plans to do this se...

Impact Festa is competing with Chris Paddack, Simeon Woods Richardson and Zebby Matthews for the final two spots in the rotation. Paddack and Woods Richardson are the favorites, but Festa could force his way into the rotation with a strong spring. Festa showed promise last season with a 10.8 K/9 and 12.7% swing strike rate but a 4.40 ERA (though a 3.75 FIP) in 14 games.

FEBRUARY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Zebby Matthews, David Festa sharp for Twins in spring training debuts Two of the young starters competing for a rotation spot made strong first impressions.

FEBRUARY 23, 2025 • SI.COM

Twins starter David Festa expects new pitch to unlock next level in his development After struggling to pitch righthanders inside last season, Festa has added a slider to his repertoire.

FEBRUARY 22, 2025 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

After first taste of majors, Twins starter David Festa adds new pitch David Festa worked this year on developing a sinker that he can use as an offering to righties.

FEBRUARY 21, 2025 • TWINCITIES.COM

Strikes out five in no-decision Festa did not factor into the decision in an extra-innings loss to the Marlins on Thursday, allowing four runs (three earned) on seven hits and one walk over 4.1 innings. He struck...

Impact Festa got tagged for a run in the first inning after issuing a leadoff walk to open the frame and then surrendering an RBI double to Jake Burger two batters later. The right-hander then went on to retire nine of the next 10 batters he faced before allowing four of the first five batters to reach in the fifth, leading to his early departure with just one out in the inning. The right-hander has now failed to make it through five frames in three of his last four outings, allowing multiple runs three times over that span. He now carries a 4.91 ERA in September and hasn't won a start since Aug. 5 against the Cubs (span of nine starts).

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fans six in no-decision Festa yielded a run on four hits and three walks over five innings in a no-decision Friday. He struck out six during the extra-innings win over Boston.

Impact Festa worked through three scoreless frames before the Red Sox scratched across a run in the fourth inning. He's thrown five or fewer innings in each of his four starts this month, resulting in a 4.58 ERA over 17.2 frames. He's gone 0-4 with a 4.29 ERA over eight appearances since his first career MLB win Aug. 5. Festa is expected to take on the Marlins at home next week.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Can't escape fourth inning Festa did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing two runs on three hits and three walks over 3.2 innings against the Reds. He struck out four.

Impact Festa held the Reds to just a walk and a hit-by-pitch through three innings but ran into trouble in the fourth, allowing three consecutive hits that led to two runs to start the inning, then loaded the bases with a couple of walks that led to him being pulled prior to the end of the inning. It was the second-consecutive start Festa walked three while failing to make it into the fifth inning. Through 55 innings spanning 12 appearances (11 starts), Festa holds a 5.07 ERA and 1.27 WHIP with an impressive 66 strikeouts. His next turn is set to take place when the Twins travel to Boston to take on the Red Sox.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Takes sixth loss Festa (2-6) allowed four runs on four hits and three walks while striking out four batters over four innings in a loss to the Angels on Monday.

Impact Festa fell behind quickly in the contest, giving up a pair of runs on a walk and two hits in the first inning. The other two runs he allowed came on a two-run Brandon Drury homer in the third frame. The rookie right-hander has lost each of his past four starts, though this was the first time in that span that he's given up more than three runs. Despite going 1-5 since the All-Star break, Festa has been fairly effective, posting a 3.70 ERA and 54:15 K:BB over 41.1 innings.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

David Festa talks on handling game in front of him | 09/06/2024 David Festa talks on having to handling the game in front of him, feeling comfortable around the team and the lessons he has learned

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 • MLB.COM

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