The Minnesota Twins faced a setback with their top prospect Emmanuel Rodriguez suffering an injury just after a promising start to the season. Rodriguez, who had recently returned to play for Triple-A St. Paul, was scratched from the lineup due to a left thumb injury following a strong Opening Day performance. The Twins had been relatively healthy entering the regular season, but injuries to both Royce Lewis and Brooks Lee required some roster adjustments.

Rodriguez's thumb issue is concerning, especially considering he missed significant time last season due to a right thumb injury that required surgery. Despite his injury woes, Rodriguez is a highly regarded talent, expected to be a pivotal player for the Twins if he can stay healthy. The team is taking a cautious approach, hoping for a quick recovery so he can resume his development in the minors.