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Who is out, doubtful or questionable, why, and when they are expected back, with the teams playing tonight first. Status changes move prices before the research does.
“Expected back” is the date the team or outlet reported: an estimate, not a promise.
| Player | Status | Injury | Expected back | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota Twins | ||||
Walker JenkinsCF · Oct 1Elbow · Surgery · Right · Back Feb 1, 2027 · Oct 1 | Out | Elbow · Surgery · Right | Feb 1, 2027 | The procedure involved a debridement of the joint, as well as the removal of a bone chip and bone spur. Jenkins is expected to be ready to go for the beginning of spring training. The 21-year-old outfielder went 4-for-45 in his first 16 games for the Twins this season but closed the year with a 1.015 OPS and three home runs over his final 10 contests. Jenkins should enter the 2027 campaign as one of the team's starting outfielders. |
Anthony BandaRP · Jul 9Lat · Surgery · Left · Back Feb 1, 2027 · Jul 9 | 15-Day-IL | Lat · Surgery · Left | Feb 1, 2027 | Banda last pitched June 28 and was placed on the 15-day injured list 11 days ago. He expects to be ready for the start of spring training in February. The lefty reliever appeared in 39 games out of the bullpen for Minnesota this season and registered a 4.46 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 33:15 K:BB across 34.1 innings. |
Byron BuxtonCF · Oct 1Hip · Surgery · Right · Back Feb 1, 2027 · Oct 1 | 10-Day-IL | Hip · Surgery · Right | Feb 1, 2027 | Buxton underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right hip Sept. 18. He will continue rehabbing through Christmas, at which point he will shift to ramping up for the 2027 season. The Twins expect Buxton to be ready to roll for the start of spring training. He finished this season with a .254/.319/.511 batting line, 25 home runs and seven stolen bases over 93 games. |
Cole SandsRP · Jul 31Elbow · Surgery · Right · Back Feb 1, 2027 · Jul 31 | 60-Day-IL | Elbow · Surgery · Right | Feb 1, 2027 | Sands has battled elbow problems throughout the 2026 season and landed back on the 15-day injured list Tuesday. He has opted for season-ending surgery to repair the issue but expects to have a "pretty much normal" offseason after getting a PRP injection post-op. Sands allowed 11 runs with an 11:5 K:BB over 12 innings for the Twins this season. The 29-year-old has two more years of arbitration eligibility remaining. |
David FestaSP · Jul 28Shoulder · Surgery · Right · Back Feb 1, 2027 · Jul 28 | 60-Day-IL | Shoulder · Surgery · Right | Feb 1, 2027 | Festa will undergo an arthroscopic procedure on his right shoulder to address his impingement, and he will also receive a second operation on his pectoral muscle to address neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome symptoms. The two surgeries will ensure that he misses the remainder of the season, though it's unclear whether his absence will extend into the 2027 campaign. |
Jeff HoffmanRP · Sep 26Forearm · Inflammation · Right · Back Feb 1, 2027 · Sep 26 | 15-Day-IL | Forearm · Inflammation · Right | Feb 1, 2027 | The Giants scraped together a run off Hoffman, but he was able to preserve the lead for his first save as a Twin. Yoendrys Gomez hasn't pitched since Saturday, but his recent struggles likely paved the way for Hoffman to get this save chance. On the year, Hoffman has a 3.55 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 102:30 K:BB through 66 innings while adding six saves, 22 holds and four blown saves between Minnesota and Toronto. |
Mick AbelSP · Jul 20Elbow · Surgery · Right · Back Feb 1, 2027 · Jul 20 | 60-Day-IL | Elbow · Surgery · Right | Feb 1, 2027 | Abel was placed on the shelf April 20 due to right elbow inflammation and appeared to be on the cusp of a return in late June before suffering a setback and ultimately requiring arthroscopic surgery July 1. Given that he won't even be cleared to throw until he's re-evaluated and will required an extended ramp-up period, Abel appears likely to remain out until the end of the regular season Sept. 27. Even if Abel avoids any further snags when he's eventually cleared to throw and makes it back from the injured list before the end of the season, he won't have enough time to get built back up as a starter and will be ticketed for a relief role. |
Mike ParedesSP · Aug 2Oblique · Strain · Left · Back Feb 1, 2027 · Aug 2 | 60-Day-IL | Oblique · Strain · Left | Feb 1, 2027 | Shortly after his initial placement on the IL, Paredes was diagnosed with a Grade 2 left oblique strain, per MLB.com. After shifting to the 60-day IL to clear a 40-man roster spot for the newly acquired Dean Kremer, Paredes won't be eligible to rejoin Minnesota until Sept. 21. |
Pablo LopezSP · May 8Elbow · Surgery · Right · Back Apr 1, 2027 · May 8 | 60-Day-IL | Elbow · Surgery · Right | Apr 1, 2027 | Lopez underwent an internal brace procedure Wednesday -- rather than a full Tommy John surgery -- to shorten his recovery process, but he will still be forced to miss the entire 2026 season. His move to the 60-day IL will create a spot on the 40-man roster for Zak Kent, who was claimed off waivers from the Cardinals on Thursday. |
Trevor LarnachLF · Sep 18Wrist · Sprain · Left · Back Feb 1, 2027 · Sep 18 | 10-Day-IL | Wrist · Sprain · Left | Feb 1, 2027 | Larnach's season is expected to be over, and Alan Roden has been recalled from Triple-A St. Paul in a corresponding move. Larnach hasn't played since last Sunday, and he'll likely close the book on his 2026 season with a .269/.352/.436 slash line that includes 13 home runs, 48 RBI, 57 runs scored, two stolen bases and a 45:79 BB:K across 433 trips to the plate. |