Twins ace Pablo López has “significant tearing” in the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow and will likely require Tommy John reconstructive surgery, the club said Tuesday. López left his live batting-practice session early on Monday due to elbow soreness.

It's almost shocking that former Boston Red Sox starter Lucas Giolito is available.

The obvious reaction to the Pablo López injury is to hope the Twins seek out another starting pitcher to fill the void. They should avoid doing so.

After potentially losing star pitcher Pablo Lopez for the season, the Twins should seriously consider trading Joe Ryan and or Byron Buxton.

Are the Twins better off leaning on the young starters they have in place or should they go last-minute shopping for a veteran free agent?

The Braves already lost Spencer Schwellenbach to elbow surgery, and it sounds like Waldrep might be following him to the surgeon's table. Waldrep will see Dr. Keith Meister after feeling soreness in his elbow during his first live batting practice session of the spring.

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Even if López avoids major injury, the team is still fragile enough that a serious setback could upend its hope of contending.