August 14, 2025 7:29 PM : Lopez (shoulder) will throw two innings of live batting practice Friday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Lopez has been sidelined since suffering a Grade 2 teres major strain in his right shoulder in a June 3 start against the Athletics and remains on the 60-day IL. Lopez was initially given a return timeline of 8-to-12 weeks, but the Twins aren't likely to rush him back after selling hard at the trade deadline. Lopez will surely need a rehab assignment once he is cleared to pitch in a game again, so a return before the end of August seems unlikely at the moment. Prior to going down, Lopez (5-3) logged a 2.82 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 61:14 K:BB across 60.2 innings.