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Minnesota Twins News / Twins Daily / April 15

David Festa Set To Get Second Look in Minnesota Twins Rotation

After the news of Pablo López hitting the injured list with a Grade 1 hamstring strain, David Festa was called up for his 2025 debut. Now, it appears he’ll face the New York Mets on Wednesday’s getaway game.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / April 11

Twins place Pablo Lopez on injured list, recall David Festa to start against Tigers

The Minnesota Twins placed top pitcher Pablo Lopez on the 15-day injured list on Friday, a move that's retroactive to Wednesday. Right-handed pitcher David Festa has been recalled and will start Friday's game against the Detroit Tigers.

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Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / April 10

Twins' David Festa set to make his season debut Friday against Tigers

The writing appeared to be on the wall that David Festa would be making his season debut for the Minnesota Twins Friday, something Twins manager Rocco Baldelli confirmed following Thursday afternoon's 3-2 loss to the Kansas City Royals.

Minnesota Twins News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 10

Minnesota Twins Reportedly Set to Call up Pair of Former Top Prospects For Starts

The Minnesota Twins are reportedly set to call up former top prospects David Festa and Zebby Matthews for looming starts. Per Bobby Nightengale of the Minnesota Star Tribune: David Festa is expected to pitch in Friday’s series opener against the Detroit Tigers.

Minnesota Twins News / Twinkie Town / April 10

Pablo Lopez Headed to IL; David Festa to Start Friday

The Twins lose their ace, but a top prospect gets the call. After leaving his last start early with what the Twins deemed “hamstring tightness,” Minnesota ace Pablo Lopez will head to the 15-day IL with a grade one hamstring strain.

Minnesota Twins News / Just Baseball / February 27

Top Notes From the Minnesota Twins ZiPS Projections for 2025

Opening Day for Major League Baseball is quickly approaching. Earlier this offseason, Dan Szymborski of FanGraphs released his ZiPS projections for 2025.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / February 23

Zebby Matthews, David Festa sharp for Twins in spring training debuts

Twins spring training action began this weekend, and the big takeaway is that starting pitchers Zebby Matthews and David Festa made strong first impressions in their bids to earn a spot in the team's regular season rotation.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / December 31

David Festa named potential breakout player for Twins in 2025

Twins starting pitcher David Festa finally made his MLB debut in 2024. After starting 13 games last season, one beat writer thinks he could be Minnesota's breakout star in 2025.

Minnesota Twins News / Field Level Media / September 26

Twins turn to David Festa in pivotal meeting with Marlins

The Minnesota Twins understand that all of their remaining matchups might be must-win games if they want to make the playoffs. The Twins' latest crucial game will be Thursday night when they host the Miami Marlins in the rubber match of a three-game series in Minneapolis.

MLB News / Action Network / September 15

MLB Player Props for David Festa, Ronel Blanco, Zac Gallen on Sunday, Sept. 15

Action Network's Doug Ziefel shares three MLB player props for Sunday, Sept. 15, featuring picks and predictions for David Festa, Ronel Blanco, and Zac Gallen.

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MLB News / Just Baseball / August 22

2024 Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds: David Festa, Adrian Del Castillo, Tommy Edman

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MLB News / ChiCitySports / August 6

Cubs lose 3-0 to Twins on the shoulders of David Festa’s record performance

The Chicago Cubs suffered a tough 3-0 loss to the Minnesota Twins in a matchup that left fans disappointed. Despite a talented bullpen, Chicago could not decipher the repertoire of pitcher David Festa, who shined on the mound at Wrigley Field.

Minnesota Twins News / Field Level Media / August 5

David Festa, Twins blank Cubs to extend win streak

David Festa and four Minnesota relievers held the Cubs to four hits on Monday as the visiting Twins blanked Chicago 3-0 in the opener of a three-game interleague series.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 5

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Minnesota Twins News / Just Baseball / July 11

Can the Twins Catch Up to the Guardians in the AL Central?

As we approach the All-Star break the Minnesota Twins find themselves within striking distance of the Cleveland Guardians in the AL Central. However, overcoming a five-game deficit to the team with the best record in the American League is not going to be easy.

Minnesota Twins News / Field Level Media / July 3

Twins rookie David Festa hopes to savor the moment vs. Tigers

David Festa's first start in the majors was a blur. On Wednesday night, when Festa goes to the mound for his second start since his promotion to the Minnesota Twins, the 24-year-old right-hander plans to slow down and savor the moment.

Minnesota Twins News / Just Baseball / June 28

Twins Top Pitching Prospect David Festa Joins MLB Rotation

Five earned over five innings probably wasn’t what David Festa was hoping for in his MLB debut. Still, thanks to a strong showing from the Minnesota Twins offense, the 24-year-old picked up the win as his team cruised to a 13-6 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Sports Fan / June 27

Carlos Correa Exits Game After Getting Plunked; David Festa Has Up and Down Debut for Twins

Chris Paddack begged the Minnesota Twins for a break and they obliged by putting David Festa into the starting rotation. Taking his first big league turn against the Arizona Diamondbacks, his new big league teammates gave him a breather early and the bats did the rest.

Minnesota Twins News / Field Level Media / June 27

Twins' David Festa set for major league debut vs. D-backs

When David Festa was scratched from his Triple-A start on Wednesday, it was clear where he would throw his next pitch. Festa, the top pitching prospect in the Twins' organization, will make his major league debut on Thursday afternoon when Minnesota opposes the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix.