David Festa has been optioned to Triple-A.

Fantasy Impact

Festa was competing for a spot in the Twins' rotation, but has been sent down after giving up six runs in his last outing. He will likely be one of the first options to be called up to join the rotation when needed.

David Festa struggled in Thursday's matchup against the Marlins, allowing three earned runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out five over 4.1 innings in the Twins' 8-6 loss.

Fantasy Impact

This performance reflects a continuation of Festa's challenging season, marked by a 4.90 ERA and 1.32 WHIP over 13 starts. Despite a strong 10.8 K/9 rate, his inability to limit runs and manage deeper outings is concerning for fantasy managers. His FIP remains solid at 3.76, suggesting some bad luck with a .319 BABIP, but his inconsistency makes him a risky play in most fantasy formats. Moving forward, Festa's strikeout ability keeps him on the radar in deeper leagues, but his overall effectiveness needs to improve to become a reliable option.

David Festa delivered a solid performance in the Twins' 4-2 win over the Red Sox on Friday.

Fantasy Impact

He allowed one earned run on four hits and three walks while striking out six over five innings. This outing was a step in the right direction for Festa, who has struggled with consistency this season, evidenced by a 4.80 ERA and 1.28 WHIP over 12 starts. His ability to maintain a high strikeout rate (10.8 K/9) remains a bright spot, and his FIP at 4.01 suggests some bad luck may be involved, given his .305 BABIP. Fantasy managers should note his potential for strikeouts and moderate improvement in control, but the high ERA and WHIP still make him a risky play in all but the deepest of leagues.

David Festa allowed two runs on three hits across 3 2/3 innings on Sunday against the Reds.

Fantasy Impact

Festa added four strikeouts and three walks. He is scheduled to face the Red Sox in his next start.

David Festa struggled in Monday's 6-2 loss to the Angels, allowing four earned runs on four hits and three walks while striking out four over four innings.

Fantasy Impact

This performance pushed his ERA to 5.08 and WHIP to 1.25 for the season, which are concerning metrics for fantasy managers. Despite a solid 10.9 K/9 rate and a decent 3.88 strikeout-to-walk ratio, Festa's inconsistency in limiting runs has been a significant drawback. His FIP at 4.11 suggests some bad luck may be involved, but the elevated ERA and the loss added to his record (now 2-6) might make him a risky play in fantasy lineups, especially in shallower leagues.