Published 2 days ago • loading... • Updated 21 hours ago

Minnesota Twins Pitcher Pablo López Set for Season-Ending Tommy John Elbow Surgery as Expected

On Friday, Twins right-hander Pablo López will have season-ending Tommy John surgery next week in Texas, with Dr. Keith Meister performing and a 14-18 month rehab expected.
After ending a bullpen session early on Monday, tests revealed a torn ulnar collateral ligament earlier this week, and Twins general manager Jeremy Zoll said `Obviously it's really disappointing news`.
Over 2022-24, López made 32 starts each year, ranked seventh with 559 innings, was an All-Star and performed in the 2023 playoffs.
FanGraphs projections show López's injury makes him effectively untradeable, affecting the Twins' roster and trade-deadline plans, with postseason odds at 26.0%.
If López returns sharp next year, things could change despite missing next month's World Baseball Classic as he turns 30 early next month.

Insights by Ground AI

26 Articles

Minnesota Twins pitcher Pablo López set for season-ending Tommy John elbow surgery as expected

Minnesota right-hander Pablo López will have season-ending Tommy John elbow surgery, expected once the Twins discovered their ace's torn ulnar collateral ligament.

1 day ago·United States

Read Full Article

readingeagle

+2 Reposted by 2 other sources

Center

Pablo Lopez Will Undergo Tommy John Surgery that Puts an End to His Season with Twins

Associated Press FORT MYERS, Florida, USA (AP) — Minnesota's Venezuelan law Pablo Lopez will undergo Tommy John's elbow surgery at the end of his season, which was expected once the Twins discovered that his ace had broken the ulnar collateral ligament. The team reported Friday that Lopez's operation will be held next week in Texas and will be in charge of the Rangers' team doctor, Dr Keith Meister. López will be 30 years old early next month. I…

1 day ago·United States

Read Full Article

New York Post

Lean Right

Twins ace Pablo Lopez undergoing Tommy John surgery, out for 2026 season

Pablo López will miss the 2026 season. The Twins right-hander is set to undergo Tommy John surgery next week after it was discovered that he had a torn ulnar collateral ligament earlier this week.

1 day ago·New York, United States

Read Full Article