Twins pitcher Pablo Lopez has torn elbow ligament, season in jeopardy

Name: Twins pitcher Pablo Lopez has torn elbow ligament, season in jeopardy
Uploaded: 2026-02-17T17:35:14Z
Description: Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez left Monday's Spring Training workout early with soreness in his elbow. An MRI revealed he has a torn UCL, and could need season-ending surgery. The news is a significant blow as Lopez was expected to anchor the Twins' starting rotation.

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez left Monday's Spring Training workout early with soreness in his elbow. An MRI revealed he has a torn UCL, and could need season-ending surgery. The news is a significant blow as Lopez was expected to anchor the Twins' starting rotation.

Posted February 17, 2026 11:35am CST