The Minnesota Twins’ potentially crowded rotation suddenly looks a lot less packed.

While the Twins are still expecting ace Pablo Lopez, out since early June with a shoulder injury, to return this weekend, which will give them six starters, they optioned Mick Abel to Triple-A on Monday and on Tuesday announced that David Festa — out with shoulder inflammation — is not expected to return this season.

Festa, who made a rehab start for Triple-A St. Paul on Aug. 28, had symptoms recur during his last bullpen day, Rocco Baldelli said Tuesday. The Twins manager said the team expects Festa to visit Dr. Keith Meister, an orthopedic surgeon based in Texas — likely next week.

It’s a tough setback for the 25-year-old right-hander, who has been dealing with a shoulder injury of some form for most o

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