Pablo López gives us an update on his recovery from the UCL tear he suffered in spring training and talks about his “side quests” during rehab. Plus, Dan Hayes and Zack Pierce talk about the Twins’ series-opening loss to the Royals and more recent developments. Topics include:

— Welcome to the show, and López talks about how rehab is going.
—López on his “side quests,” including interpreting the team and some news on his upcoming TV duties.
— López on his mindset over the 12-month recovery period.
— On the Twins’ loss Thursday to the Royals.
— Update on Mick Abel, who was throwing off the mound Thursday at Target Field.
— Bailey Ober says a wet baseball is to blame for his injury.

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