David Festa

In a visit with Dr. Keith Meister this week, David Festa was diagnosed with neurological thoracic outlet syndrome.

Fantasy Impact

Festa has been referred to another doctor, and the Minnesota Twins will have a better idea of a treatment plan after that visit. Festa posted a 5.40 ERA and 1.28 WHIP across 53.1 innings this season.

David Festa did not allow a hit across 2 2/3 innings in a rehab start on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

Festa struck out five and walked three as he works his way back from shoulder inflammation. He'll likely make at least one more rehab start.

David Festa (shoulder) is beginning a rehab assignment at Triple-A on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

Festa has been over a month due to shoulder inflammation, but the 25-year-old righty threw batting practice this past weekend and returns to game action Thursday. Festa has made 11 appearances (10 starts) for the Twins this season, posting a 5.40 ERA and 53-19 K/BB ratio across 53 1/3 innings.

Twins right-hander David Festa will be out for the next several weeks after receiving a cortisone shot in his ailing right shoulder.

Fantasy Impact

Festa is on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation, and it seems he could miss the entire month of August. He posted a 5.40 ERA across 11 outings (10 starts) prior to hitting the shelf.

David Festa received a cortisone injection for the inflammation in his shoulder.

Fantasy Impact

Festa underwent an MRI for his shoulder, which he said showed no structural damage. He remains shut down from throwing.