In a stunning and electrifying move that has the entire Minnesota Twins fanbase buzzing, Twins manager Rocco Baldelli has officially named rookie pitcher David Festa as the team’s new ace of the starting rotation, signaling a bold shift toward youth and potential in the midst of a challenging 2025 season.
The announcement came during a surprise press conference at Target Field this afternoon. Baldelli praised Festa’s rapid development, citing his impressive strikeout rates, poise on the mound, and leadership qualities beyond his years.
> “David has earned this,” Baldelli declared. “He’s shown incredible composure and electric stuff, and he’s ready to take on the responsibility of leading this pitching staff.”
The decision to elevate the 24-year-old Festa to the top of the rotation comes after a series of midseason trades that reshaped the Twins roster, as well as injuries to veteran starters. Festa, who entered the season as the Twins’ top pitching prospect, has already dazzled with a 3.92 ERA and 10.4 strikeouts per nine innings through his first 12 big-league starts.
Twins fans erupted with excitement across social media following the announcement, celebrating the move as a sign the organization is fully committed to building around its next generation of stars.
> “This is exactly what we needed,” said lifelong fan Jordan Meier. “Festa is the future, and giving him the ball every fifth day gives us a reason to believe again.”
The Twins, currently in the midst of a rebuild after a midseason fire sale, see Festa as a cornerstone for years to come. His promotion to staff ace is expected to energize both the clubhouse and the fanbase as the team looks to finish the 2025 season on a high note and lay the foundation for a brighter future.
Stay tuned for more updates on David Festa’s first start as the Twins’ new ace this Friday night against the Cleveland Guardians.
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