Twins ace likely lost for season

(Fort Myers, FL/Minnesota News Network) — 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 from Fort Myers. López left his live batting-practice session early on Monday due to elbow soreness. He underwent an M-R-I later that day that revealed the tear. If he requires surgery, it will be his second Tommy John procedure. The Twins continue spring training workouts today with and will host the Gophers on Friday before taking on the Red Sox on Saturday afternoon.