Verdugo leads Braves against the Twins after 4-hit performance
The Atlanta Braves play the Minnesota Twins after Alex Verdugo had four hits against the Twins on SaturdayAPRIL 20
PABLO LÓPEZ
5-3 W-L •
1.07 WHIP •
2.82 ERA
5-3 W-L
1.07 WHIP
2.82 ERA
Braves face the Twins with 1-0 series lead
The Atlanta Braves play the Minnesota Twins, leading the series 1-0APRIL 19
Braves host the Twins in first of 3-game series
The Atlanta Braves host the Minnesota Twins to open a three-game seriesAPRIL 18
Set for rehab start Saturday Lopez (hamstring) will make a rehab start with Triple-A St. Paul on Saturday, Bobby Nightengale of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.
Impact Lopez got through a 31-pitch bullpen session without any issues with his right hamstring, clearing the path for him to make a rehab start. It should be the only one he needs before rejoining the Twins' rotation, which can happen as soon as April 24 against the White Sox.
APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE
Throws bullpen session Lopez (hamstring) threw a bullpen session Wednesday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
Impact The session went off without a hitch and now the Twins will wait to see how Lopez's right hamstring responds Thursday before they determine the next steps. Lopez is eligible for activation from the 15-day injured list April 24, and it's possible he's ready to go on that date if he continues to progress.
APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE
Twins and Mets meet to determine series winner
Both the Minnesota Twins and the New York Mets are looking for a series win with a victory on WednesdayAPRIL 16
Mets bring 1-0 series lead over Twins into game 2
The New York Mets meet the Minnesota Twins with a 1-0 series leadAPRIL 15
Twins host the Tigers on home losing streak
The Minnesota Twins take on the Detroit Tigers looking to end a three-game home skidAPRIL 13
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 7-6APRIL 12
Deadspin | Twins place RHP Pablo Lopez (hamstring) on IL Deadspin | Twins place RHP Pablo Lopez (hamstring) on IL
APRIL 11 • DEADSPIN.COM
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 hamstringAPRIL 11
Fantasy Baseball Prospect Watch: Zebby Matthews Headlines Top Minor League Pitchers Several young arms are making noise in the minors and could soon earn rotation spots in the majors. With Pablo Lopez hitting the IL, Zebby M...
APRIL 11 • SACBEE.COM
Fantasy Baseball Prospect Watch: Zebby Matthews Headlines Top Minor League Pitchers Several young arms are making noise in the minors and could soon earn rotation spots in the majors. With Pablo Lopez hitting the IL, Zebby M...
APRIL 11 • THESTATE.COM
Sent to 15-day IL The Twins placed Lopez (hamstring) on the 15-day injured list Friday.
Impact Lopez suffered a Grade 1 hamstring strain during Tuesday's start against the Royals and will miss at least a couple weeks. Minnesota recalled David Festa from Triple-A St. Paul on Friday to make the start versus Detroit. Lopez sports a 1-1 record, 1.62 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 14:2 K:BB across his first 16.2 innings this season.
APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE
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 ThursdayAPRIL 10
Royals bring 2-1 series advantage over Twins into game 4
The Kansas City Royals lead 2-1 in a four-game series against the Minnesota TwinsAPRIL 10
MRI reveals strain Lopez was diagnosed with a right hamstring strain on Wednesday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
Impact There's a good chance that Lopez will end up moving to the 15-day injured list because of his injury, though no official move has been made yet. The right-hander was able to walk off the field unassisted immediately after injuring himself Tuesday, and the team believes his injury is relatively mild -- both good signs that Lopez could be able to return after a minimum-length IL stay.
APRIL 10 • 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 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Twins take 3-game losing streak into matchup against the Royals
The Minnesota Twins come into the matchup against the Kansas City Royals as losers of three in a rowAPRIL 9
Twins fall to Royals, 2-1, after Pablo López leaves game with injury KANSAS CITY, Mo. - If losing Pablo López to an injury in the fifth inning wasn’t a big enough gut pu...
APRIL 9 • SACBEE.COM
Cole Ragans strikes out 11 as the Royals beat the sloppy Twins 2-1
Cole Ragans struck out 11 in six crisp innings, and the Kansas City Royals beat the sloppy Minnesota Twins 2-1APRIL 9
Battling hamstring issue Lopez was removed from his start against the Royals on Tuesday due to right hamstring tightness, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
Impact Lopez managed to walk off the field under his own power despite suffering a lower-body injury, which could suggest the damage is relatively minor. He's tentatively scheduled to make his next start against the Tigers over the weekend, though it remains to be seen if he'll be able to do so.
APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE
Twins ace Pablo López left game against Royals in 5th inning with right hamstring tightness
Pablo López left Tuesday’s start against the Kansas City Royals in the bottom of the fifth inning due to right hamstring tightness, according to the Minnesota Twins medical staffAPRIL 9
Exits with undisclosed injury Lopez left Tuesday's start against Kansas City in the fifth inning after a visit from the trainer to the mound.
Impact Lopez was able to walk off under his own power and his injury isn't clear though he was grabbing at his leg before departing. Lopez was pitching well before departing by allowing just one unearned run over five innings with six strikeouts.
APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE
Deadspin | Twins' Pablo Lopez looks to keep Royals under wraps Deadspin | Twins' Pablo Lopez looks to keep Royals under wraps
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