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Pablo Lopez to Have Season-Ending Tommy John Surgery
Minnesota Twins right-hander Pablo Lopez (elbow) will have season-ending Tommy John surgery next Wednesday, according to Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic. This was the expectation after it was announced earlier this week that Lopez suffered a tear in his right UCL. Fantasy managers can now officially cross the 29-year-old off their 2026 draft boards, and he might not be ready for the start of next season either, depending on how his rehab goes. It's a massive blow to a rebuilding Twins team, as they will be without their ace all year. His injury could open up a rotation spot for right-hander Zebby Matthews, who has struggled so far in two major-league seasons. Joe Ryan, Bailey Ober, Simeon Woods Richardson, and Taj Bradley are the other starters that should be locked into Minnesota's Opening Day rotation.
Source: The Athletic - Aaron Gleeman
Source: The Athletic - Aaron Gleeman
