Pablo López Throws for First Time Since Tommy John Surgery, Twins Encouraged
López completed his first throwing session since undergoing Tommy John surgery, with the Twins reporting encouragement after the milestone, per Cole Bradley at MLB.com.
Pablo López has reached his first throwing milestone since Tommy John surgery, and the Minnesota Twins came away encouraged, per Cole Bradley at MLB.com.
The session represents an early but meaningful step in what is typically a lengthy recovery process. The Twins offered no timetable, and the report stops well short of any return projection — this is a checkpoint, not a clearance.
Why it matters right now
Minnesota is navigating a Wild Card stretch without one of its rotation anchors, which makes every update on López's trajectory worth tracking. The club's pitching situation has required creative management: Joe Ryan threw off a mound for the first time since being placed on the IL just days ago, meaning the Twins are simultaneously monitoring two starters at different stages of recovery.
On the brighter side, the bullpen has posted a 3.03 ERA in 113 innings since July 10, providing a stabilizing force while the rotation sorts itself out.
What remains unconfirmed
No timetable, no next step, and no structural detail about the session has been reported. The Twins' characterization of encouragement is the entirety of what's on the record. Further updates will determine whether this was a routine early-stage session or something more substantive.
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