Overview
- Banda underwent surgery on his injured left lat Thursday and told reporters he will miss the remainder of the 2026 season while expecting to be ready for next spring training.
- He had been placed on the 15-day injured list in late June with a lat strain after manager Derek Shelton called the injury 'pretty significant,' leaving a narrow window for a late return that today's surgery closes.
- Banda posted a 4.46 ERA in 34 1/3 innings this year but had a strong run from May 5 through early June, recording a 1.33 ERA in 20 1/3 innings before the injury.
- The Twins plan to transfer Banda to the 60-day injured list when they need the roster spot, a move that removes a southpaw option as Minnesota leans on Taylor Rogers, Kody Funderburk and recent recall Kendry Rojas while weighing trade-deadline reinforcements.
- Banda earns $1.625 million in 2026 and is arbitration-eligible for 2027, so his rehab timeline and recovery progress will likely factor into the Twins' offseason tender and roster decisions.