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Topa had been projected by MLBTradeRumors.com to earn $1.3 million via the arbitration process, so this seems fair for both sides. Topa, who came from the Mariners in the Jorge Polanco deal, wound up pitching just 2 1/3 innings for the Twins in 2024 due to a knee injury that cost him all but the final week of the regular season. He should play a major role in the Twins’ bullpen in 2025.

Topa, acquired from the Mariners in the Jorge Polanco deal after breaking through with a 2.61 ERA in 75 relief appearances last year, almost missed the entire season with left knee issues. He’s joining the pen now after giving up three runs over two innings in his latest rehab assignment.

Topa had been working his way back from a partial tear in his left patellar tendon. It’s unclear what exactly the setback is and how long it may sideline him for. It doesn’t sound like he’ll debut for the Twins anytime soon though.

Topa has not been able to pitch in 2024 while dealing with a partial tear in his left patellar tendon. The right-hander was extremely effective for Seattle in 2023 before coming over in the Jorge Polanco trade, and could give Minnesota a high-leverage arm — albeit one that doesn’t procure saves — before the end of the season.

Topa is hoping to return this year, but the 33-year-old is currently dealing with a partial tear in his left patellar tendon. The right-hander clears room on the 40-man roster for Diego Castillo.

Topa has been diagnosed with a partial tear in his left patellar tendon and is currently on crutches after receiving a PRP injection last week. The 33-year-old reliever opened the year on the injured list with left knee tendinitis and suffered a setback a couple weeks ago. He’s going to be out a while, but it sounds like there’s a chance he’s back later this year.

Topa faced hitters on Tuesday in a live batting practice session and will progress to a minor league rehab assignment later this week. The 33-year-old righty has been out since the start of the season dealing with left knee tendinitis.

It’s Topa’s first time facing hitters since landing on the injured list back in spring training with left knee tendinitis. The hard-throwing 33-year-old reliever should be ready to return at some point in early May, barring any setbacks.

Topa suffered the knee injury during spring camp when he jammed his knee at home plate. The 33-year-old spent the 2023 season with the Mariners where he posted an impressive 2.61 ERA and finished with career highs in strikeouts (61) and innings pitched (69).

Topa is dealing with knee tendinitis after jamming his knee into home plate on Saturday. While the injury isn’t severe, the Twins are playing it safe with the 33-year-old. Last season with the Mariners, he posted an outstanding 2.61 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, and 61/18 K/BB ratio over 69 innings.