It was about 11 p.m. in St. Paul when Pablo López walked off the mound in Sacramento, and after midnight when the Twins realized the righthander’s shoulder strain would likely require a stint on the injured list.

David Festa will take Pablo Lopez's spot for the Minnesota Twins after the starting pitcher suffered a lat injury.

Festa, who has struck out 15 batters and posted a 1.38 ERA in 13 MLB innings, is expected to face the Athletics in the series finale.