David Festa is set to step into the starting rotation for the Minnesota Twins as they prepare for a challenging stretch of 12 consecutive games without a day off. The team is adjusting its pitching plans after Pablo López suffers a grade 1 hamstring strain and is likely heading to the injured list. Festa, who struggled last season but improved significantly during his minor league stints, is expected to pitch against the Detroit Tigers. Meanwhile, Zebby Matthews is positioned to take over for López in the rotation in the upcoming games. The Twins are focusing on managing their pitching staff effectively during this demanding schedule.