Sep 25, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins pitcher Justin Topa (48) delivers a pitch against the Miami Marlins in the ninth inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

Twins’ oft-injured pitcher Justin Topa leaves spring training action early

Originally posted on Minnesota Twins on SI
By Tony Liebert | Last updated Mar 5, 2025 4:05 PM ET

Twins reliever Justin Topa faced only two batters on Wednesday's spring training action against the Orioles. He faced only seven batters with noticeably weak velocity and allowed a solo homerun before making an early exit.

Uh oh. Justin Topa left his spring training outing after six pitches and a 79-mph slider.
— Bobby Nightengale (@nightengalejr) March 5, 2025

Topa played in only three games last season due to knee and elbow injuries after signing with the club as a free agent. He has pitched 2.1 innings this spring, allowing five hits and two earned runs while striking out only two batters.

The Twins did not confirm the status of their 33-year-old pitcher on Wednesday, but it's not a good sign for a player who has appeared in only three MLB games since 2023.

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