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Minnesota • #58 • SP

David Festa

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Innings Pitched
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Wins
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Losses
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Earned Run Average
FPTS
Fantasy Points
Jul 3, 2024 5.0 1 1 10.80 -3
Jun 27, 2024 5.0 1 0 9.00 10
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Regular season
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DET
Tue, Jul 2
W 5-3
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DET
Wed, Jul 3
L 9-2
vs
DET
Thu, Jul 4
W 12-3
vs
HOU
Fri, Jul 5
L 13-12
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HOU
Sat, Jul 6
W 9-3
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HOU
Sun, Jul 7
2:10 pm
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CHW
Mon, Jul 8
8:10 pm
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CHW
Tue, Jul 9
8:10 pm
@
CHW
Wed, Jul 10
2:10 pm
MLBN
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SF
Fri, Jul 12
10:15 pm
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Player Outlook
Armed with a 93-96 mph fastball, an above-average changeup and an above-average slider, David Festa has the stuff to pitch in Minnesota's rotation long term. He threw a career-high 103.2 innings in 2022 and was limited to 92.1 innings in 2023, not due to any major injury, but just due to the fact he averaged less than four innings in his 24 appearances. Festa walked nine in 12.1 innings in his three starts at Triple-A with automated balls and strikes, but he displayed starter-caliber command with human umpires prior to reaching Triple-A. A .349 BABIP and 66.1 LOB% at Double-A resulted in a bloated 4.39 ERA and 1.36 WHIP, which contributed to his shorter outings, but his 20.8 K-BB% was excellent and he deserved better ratios. The lanky 6-foot-6 righty could be the first man up whenever the Twins look to Triple-A to plug a rotation hole, assuming Louie Varland breaks camp in the big leagues.

Fantasy Stats

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Fantasy Points
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Fantasy Points per Game
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Innings Pitched
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Wins
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Losses
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Saves
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Strikeouts
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Base on Balls (Walk)
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Earned Run Average
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Walks and Hits Allowed Per Inning
2024 73.5 10.0 1 1 — 8 1 10.80 1.70
2023 — — — — — — — — 0.00 0.00
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14%
Roster
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Start
#122
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  • Twins' David Festa: Optioned to Triple-A

    Rotowire
    The Twins optioned Festa to Triple-A St. Paul on Friday. Festa had a rough welcoming to the majors in his first two starts, allowing 12 runs over 10 innings. The Twins will announced a corresponding move prior to Friday's game versus the Astros. Chris Paddack (arm) could be ready to rejoin the rotation next week in the spot Festa had occupied.
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  • Twins' David Festa: Headed to Triple-A

    Rotowire
    Festa was told after Thursday's game that he will be sent to Triple-A St. Paul, The Athletic reports. Festa allowed 12 runs over his first 10 major-league innings in two starts, so this isn't a surprise. He'll likely be replaced by a relief pitcher with an official announcement before Friday's game. Chris Paddack could return Monday from the injured list in time to take back the rotation spot Festa occupied.
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  • Twins' David Festa: Awarded another start

    Rotowire
    Festa is scheduled to start Wednesday's game against the Tigers at Target Field. Tabbed as a replacement in the big-league rotation this past Thursday for the injured Chris Paddack (forearm), Festa surrendered five earned runs on seven hits and one walk and struck out just two batters but received enough run support to come away with a win against the Diamondbacks. Festa was cruising early in his debut and faced just one batter more than the minimum through three innings, but he began to unravel over his final two frames, when he allowed all seven of his hits. Festa may need a better showing in Minnesota against a weaker Detroit offense to ensure he gets additional turns through the rotation, as Caleb Boushley has been pitching well at Triple-A St. Paul and looms as an alternative as the Twins' No. 5 starter if Festa can't get the job done.
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  • Twins' David Festa: Earns win in first career start

    Rotowire
    Festa (1-0) allowed five runs on seven hits and one walk over five innings to earn the win Thursday against the Diamondbacks. He struck out two. Festa's first career start began about as well as he could have possibly imagined. By the time he hit the mound in the fourth inning, he had faced just one batter over the minimum and was staked to an 11-run lead. Following a solo homer to open the fourth, Festa struck out the next two but followed up by allowing five consecutive singles and three additional earned runs. Festa then allowed one more run in the fifth as the Twins coasted to victory. It was an up-and-down debut, but Festa should continue to earn additional starting opportunities for the Twins if they continue to have a rotational need. His next chance is slated to come in the middle of next week when the Twins welcome the Tigers to Minnesota.
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  • Twins' David Festa: Set to make MLB debut Thursday

    Rotowire
    Festa will be called up from Triple-A St. Paul to make his major-league debut Thursday in Arizona, Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports. Festa is assuming the rotation spot vacated by Chris Paddack, who went on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with right arm fatigue. With Paddack slated to miss at least two turns through the rotation, Festa will have an opportunity to remain in the majors beyond Thursday's outing, although that could hinge on how his debut goes. Festa is among the minor-league leaders with 87 strikeouts this season and has also walked 24 while posting a 3.77 ERA over 59.2 innings.
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  • Twins' David Festa: Hot start at Triple-A

    Rotowire
    Festa has a 1.46 ERA and 11.2 K/9 through four games (12.1 innings) at Triple-A St. Paul. Festa threw four scoreless innings in his last start Wednesday. Festa is perhaps Minnesota's top pitching prospect, and his early success is notable with the last two spots in the big-league rotation struggling (Louie Varland and Chris Paddack). However, Festa has an ugly 8.2 BB/9 and hasn't gone more than four innings in any start. As a result, he may not be seen as an option this early in the season even if Varland and Paddack continue to labor.
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  • Twins' David Festa: Promoted to Triple-A

    Rotowire
    Festa was promoted to Triple-A Rochester on Monday, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. Festa had a 4.39 ERA at Double-A Wichita but had a strong 11.7 K/BB and 3.11 FIP. He's one of Minnesota's top pitching prospects, so a strong final few starts at Triple-A could put him on the cusp of competing for a big-league job next spring.
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