Twins reinstate Stewart and recall Festa

MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have returned right-handed pitcher Brock Stewart from his rehab assignment and reinstated him from the 60-day Injured List. Additionally, the Twins have recalled right-handed pitcher David Festa from Triple-A St. Paul.

Stewart, 32, has missed the Twins’ last 70 games with right shoulder tendinitis. He appeared in four games on rehab assignment with the Saints, posting a 2.25 ERA (4.0 IP, 1 ER) with two walks, eight strikeouts and a .154 opponent batting average. Prior to landing on the Injured List, he pitched in 13 games for the Twins, posting a 0.68 ERA (13.1 IP, 1 ER) with seven holds, six walks, 17 strikeouts, and a .174 opponent batting average in those outings.

Festa, 24, has gone 3-3 with a 4.03 ERA (60.1 IP, 27 ER), 26 walks and 89 strikeouts in 15 starts for St. Paul this season. This marks his second stint with the Twins in 2024, going 1-1 with a 10.80 ERA (10.0 IP, 12 ER), one walk and eight strikeouts in two starts.

To make room for Stewart on the 26-man and 40-man rosters, the Twins have designated infielder Diego Castillo for release or assignment. To make room for Festa on the 26-man roster, the Twins have optioned Ronny Henriquez to St. Paul. Castillo played in four games for the Twins, going 2-for-6 (.333) with one double, two RBI, two walks and three runs scored. Henriquez, who was recalled on Sunday, made one appearance for the Twins, pitching 0.1 inning last night against the Phillies.