Pablo López Expected Healthy for Season Start After Lat, Forearm Strains

Pablo López, who dealt with a lat strain in June and a forearm strain in September last season, is expected to be healthy for the start of the 2026 season. He avoided surgery for these issues. Despite reduced strikeout numbers, López posted a 2.74 ERA and 1.11 WHIP over 75.2 innings in 2025. He is projected to pitch at least 150 solid innings this year for the Minnesota Twins, with potential for increased swing-and-miss upside.