In a startling incident during the seventh inning of the Twins versus New York Mets game at Target Field, first base umpire Hunter Wendelstedt suffered a frightening blow when a foul ball struck him above his left ear. The game momentarily paused as everyone held their breath.

Major League Baseball has since announced that Wendelstedt is undergoing further tests in Minneapolis, expressing optimism that he was in good spirits during his communications with medical staff. They assured fans that they would continue to monitor his recovery closely.

Reflecting on the incident, fellow umpire Tichenor commented, "It made us all stop and think. It hit him solid in the head. It was scary." Such words underline the inherent dangers in the game, reminding everyone of the risks the officials take.

In the meantime, the Twins are facing their own injury concerns. Top prospect Emmanuel Rodriguez, who has a .704 OPS in 45 at-bats, is currently the only healthy outfielder on their 40-man roster, leading to strategic flexibility for the team.

Meanwhile, Castro reported feeling a slight pinch during a sixth-inning at-bat and opted to exit the game to prevent aggravation of what could potentially be a hamstring issue. Although it was a precaution, he'll be re-evaluated after Thursday's off-day.

Carlos Correa made a late-game appearance as a defensive replacement after dealing with wrist soreness. Manager Rocco Baldelli admitted he hesitated to let Correa hit right after Ty France's walk-off single to preserve his health.

Baldelli reassured everyone, saying, "It’s not something that’s ever held him back from performing. We had zero concern about the wrist this year." It appears that Correa’s wrist issues are manageable for now.

Additionally, Pablo López had a productive bullpen session, throwing 31 pitches for the first time since being placed on the 15-day IL with a right hamstring strain. The Twins are eager to see how he progresses over the next few days to determine if he can start a rehab assignment next week.

On a separate note, the St. Paul Saints endured a franchise record-setting loss against the Iowa Cubs, giving up a staggering eight home runs in a 20-6 rout. Knuckleballer Cory Lewis struggled, allowing six runs and eight hits in just over two innings.