However, The Minnesota Star Tribune's Bobby Nightengale reported on Friday that Festa said his injury "is related to a compressed nerve, and not the typical symptoms from thoracic outlet syndrome." The Twins have a large number of starting pitchers under contract through next season, and Festa has struggled in the major leagues. He had 14 outings (13 starts) for the Twins in 2024, posting a 4.90 ERA with 77 strikeouts and 23 walks in 64 1/3 innings. The Twins had Festa start the 2025 season with Triple-A St. Paul before adding him to the big-league squad in early April due to Pablo López suffering a mild hamstring strain. The Twins promoted Festa for a second time this season after López suffered a right shoulder strain.