Pablo Lopez is scheduled to make a rehab start on Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

Lopez was able to complete a bullpen session on Wednesday. He'll likely require at least a couple of rehab starts before he can be activated.

Pablo Lopez (hamstring) threw a successful bullpen session Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

The plan is to see how Lopez's strained hamstring responds tomorrow before the next steps are made. Assuming all goes well, he could be ready to go when first eligible to come off the IL on April 26th.

Pablo Lopez has been placed on the 15-day IL due to a right hamstring strain.

Fantasy Impact

This was expected after Lopez was diagnosed with a grade one hamstring strain after leaving his last start early. David Festa was recalled and is expected to start Friday.

Twins manager Rocco Baldelli told reporters Pablo López will be placed on the 15-day injured list.

Fantasy Impact

Lopez is likely going to only need a minimum stay on the IL as he battles a Grade 1 hamstring strain. Zebby Matthews could take his spot in the starting rotation for Minnesota.

Pablo Lopez allowed one earned run on four hits and one walk while striking out five over seven innings in Wednesday's victory against the White Sox.

Fantasy Impact

This performance marks a significant improvement from his first start of the season. With a solid outing under his belt, Lopez could be a valuable asset in fantasy leagues, especially if he can maintain or improve upon his current strikeout rate and ERA.