The Minnesota Twins have placed starting pitcher David Festa on the 15-day injured list due to inflammation in his right shoulder. The 25-year-old was scheduled for an MRI following a tough outing against the Los Angeles Dodgers, where he conceded four runs over 5 1/3 innings. Manager Rocco Baldelli described Festa's condition as more than regular soreness, indicating an underlying issue. With a 5.40 ERA and 53 strikeouts in 53 1/3 innings this season, his absence could be a setback for the Twins, currently trailing the Detroit Tigers in the AL Central by 10.5 games.