The Minnesota Twins suffered another loss on Tuesday, starting a four-game set in Kansas City with a 2-1 defeat. This marked their third consecutive loss and dropped their record to 3-8 for the season. Adding to the disappointment, ace pitcher Pablo Lopez left the game in the bottom of the 5th inning due to a hamstring injury. Despite Lopez’s strong pitching performance so far in the 2025 season, the loss of their ace could be devastating for the struggling team.
However, there is some hope for the Twins as manager Rocco Baldelli stated that Lopez’s injury is considered very mild. An MRI scheduled for Wednesday will provide more information, but the team is optimistic that no major changes will be needed to the pitching staff. While some young prospects in Triple A, like Zebby Matthews, have been performing well, the Twins are hoping to avoid having to call them up to replace Lopez.
The injury to Lopez comes at a challenging time for the Twins, who were expected to be a playoff team in 2025. With the team already on the verge of a potential season setback, losing their ace pitcher raises concerns about their ability to compete in the long run. Fans and analysts will be eagerly awaiting the results of Lopez’s MRI and hoping for a quick recovery for the star pitcher.
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