The Minnesota Twins are narrowing down their roster ahead of Opening Day following two rounds of cuts that left their camp with 45 players. David Festa and Zebby Matthews have been optioned to Triple-A, solidifying the starting rotation for the Twins with Pablo López, Joe Ryan, Bailey Ober, and Chris Paddack. Simeon Woods Richardson has earned his place with an impressive spring performance, boasting a 0.82 ERA. The Twins' depth in pitching is a notable advantage this season.

Manager Rocco Baldelli emphasized the importance of maintaining this depth, stating the organization has several promising arms ready for call-ups from Triple-A. The competition among young pitchers like Festa and Matthews underscores the Twins' commitment to developing talent. Meanwhile, Pablo López is gearing up to face off against former teammate Sonny Gray on Opening Day, a matchup that adds excitement for both players as they look to establish their dominance on the mound.