MINNEAPOLIS -- The Twins were dealt a major blow to their rotation, as projected Opening Day starter Ervin Santana underwent surgery on his right middle finger on Tuesday and is expected to be out 10-12 weeks.
With Santana out until possibly May, the Twins could look to sign two starters late this offseason to add to a rotation that doesn't have much depth beyond Santana, Jose Berrios and Kyle Gibson. The injury also affects Santana's contract status, as his $14 million club option would've been guaranteed to vest if he reached 200 innings this season, but now it's unlikely.