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Isbel leads Royals against the Twins after 4-hit game

The Kansas City Royals take on the Minnesota Twins after Kyle Isbel had four hits on Wednesday in a 13-9 win over the Twins

APRIL 2 • Associated Press

Royals host the Twins to open 3-game series

The Kansas City Royals start a three-game series at home against the Minnesota Twins on Monday

MARCH 30 • Associated Press

Not yet throwing off mound Festa (hamstring) is about two weeks from beginning to pitch off a mound, Twins General Manager Jeremy Zoll told the Minnesota Star Tribune.

Impact Festa recently resumed a throwing program after being shut down in late February due to a right shoulder impingement. However it sounds like he'll need several weeks before he can begin a minor league rehab assignment. Festa was already coming back from thoracic outlet syndrome which he dealt with last September, so expect the Twins to be cautious with his return.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles square off against the Twins with series tied 1-1

The Baltimore Orioles and Minnesota Twins play on Sunday with the three-game series tied 1-1

MARCH 29 • Associated Press

Orioles face the Twins with 1-0 series lead

The Baltimore Orioles bring a 1-0 lead into the next game of the series against the Minnesota Twins

MARCH 28 • Associated Press

Orioles host the Twins for the season opener

The Baltimore Orioles host the Minnesota Twins in the season opener

MARCH 26 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Twins place RHPs Travis Adams, David Festa on IL Deadspin | Twins place RHPs Travis Adams, David Festa on IL

MARCH 25 • DEADSPIN.COM

Placed on 15-day IL Festa (right shoulder impingement) was placed on the 15-day IL retroactive to March 22.

Impact Festa was shut down in late February due to a shoulder impingement and received an injection to address the injury. He's only recently started throwing again. He's coming back from thoracic outlet syndrome after being diagnosed in September, so the Twins may be cautious with his return.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Begins throwing Festa (shoulder impingement) threw Thursday at 60 feet and Friday at 75 feet, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Festa was shut down in late February due to a shoulder impingement and received an injection to address the injury. He's expected to be placed on the injured list to begin the season. He's coming back from thoracic outlet syndrome, which he was diagnosed with in September, so the Twins may be cautious with his return.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to begin season on IL Festa (shoulder) remains out and is expected to begin the season on the injured list, the Minnesota Star Tribune reports.

Impact Festa was shut down in late February due to a shoulder impingement and received an injection to address the injury. At first it was thought he'd only be shut down a few weeks, but this report makes it sound like he'll be out much longer since he hasn't started any meaningful activity.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Constructing best possible starting rotation after Pablo López, David Festa injuries It's sad that López and Festa can't be included in the conversation.

FEBRUARY 28 • PUCKETTSPOND.COM

Twins scratch Lewis as a precaution with right side tightness, learn Festa won't be ready for opener

Minnesota Twins third baseman Royce Lewis was scratched from the team’s exhibition game lineup as a precaution because of tightness in his right side

FEBRUARY 26 • Associated Press

Unavoidable injury woes for this Twins' starter open up opportunity for others Injuries in the shoulder area continue to haunt Twins pitcher David Festa. The 25-year-old right-handed pitcher missed significant time in 2...

FEBRUARY 26 • PUCKETTSPOND.COM

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 bett...

FEBRUARY 26 • MLB.COM

Shut down with shoulder issue Festa will be shut down for a couple of weeks due to a shoulder impingement and had an injection for the issue, Matthew Leach of MLB.com reports.

Impact Festa was being eased into spring training and had only started throwing to batters recently due him coming back from a compressed nerve near his pitching shoulder last season. The shoulder impingement is unrelated, said head athletic trainer Nick Paparesta. It sounds like Festa will miss the start of the regular season as a result and could be out much longer.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Throws against hitters Festa (shoulder) threw live at-bats against hitters Saturday and was sitting at 91-92 mph with his fastball, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Festa had a compressed nerve near his pitching shoulder last season and is working his way back to full strength. He still has a chance to win a rotation spot this spring despite being eased back into action. Saturday's session is a sign he's making progress as he had previously only been throwing bullpen sessions.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Throwing bullpen sessions Festa (shoulder) is throwing bullpen sessions still while other Twins pitchers are throwing live batting practice sessions, Bobby Nightengale of The Minneapolis Star-Tribune report...

Impact Festa had a compressed nerve near his pitching shoulder last season, and isn't yet at 100 percent intensity. He still has a chance to win a rotation spot, now that three slots are in competition following Pablo Lopez's elbow injury. Festa is competing against Taj Bradley, Simeon Woods Richardson, Zebby Matthews and Mick Abel for those spots.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Twins right-hander Pablo López has a major elbow injury that likely will need season-ending surgery

Minnesota Twins right-hander Pablo López has a “significant tear” in the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow that is expected to require season-ending surgery

FEBRUARY 17 • Associated Press

MN Twins news: Injury updates on Luke Keaschall, Pablo López, David Festa and more Let's check in on these key Twins' injuries.

JANUARY 6 • PUCKETTSPOND.COM

Expected to resume throwing soon Twins president of baseball operations Derek Falvey said Tuesday that Festa (shoulder) should resume throwing relatively soon, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Festa was diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome in September, but it's considered a mild version and he was given Botox injections to alleviate a compressed nerve between his right shoulder and neck. A setback is possible, but for now Festa is expected to be ready for the start of spring training. If healthy, the young righty will compete for a spot in the Twins' rotation next season. Festa held a 5.40 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 53:19 K:BB over 53.1 innings in 2025 with the big club.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies and Twins meet in series rubber match

Both the Philadelphia Phillies and the Minnesota Twins are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Phillies host the Twins on home winning streak

The Philadelphia Phillies, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Minnesota Twins

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Twins visit the Phillies to begin 3-game series

The Philadelphia Phillies host the Minnesota Twins to open a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Avoids surgery for shoulder injury Festa was set to receive Botox injections Thursday to alleviate a compressed nerve between his right shoulder and neck, the Minnesota Star Tribune reports.

Impact He avoided surgery for a mild version of thoracic outlet syndrome after visiting a specialist and could have a normal offseason if all goes well. Festa posted a 5.40 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 53:19 K:BB over 53.1 innings for the Twins this season. If healthy, he'll likely be in the mix for a spot in the rotation next spring.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers and Twins meet in series rubber match

The Texas Rangers and Minnesota Twins meet on Thursday with the winner claiming the three-game series

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

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