Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Taj Bradley, Minnesota Twins right-hander, was placed on the 15-day injured list on May 6 due to right pectoral inflammation. MRI revealed inflammation and tightness but no muscle strains or tears. As of May 13, Bradley is progressing well in his recovery - he played catch and is trending toward a bullpen session by the end of the week. Bradley has been impressive in his first full season with the Twins, posting a 2.87 ERA, 26.1% strikeout rate, and 8.5% walk rate across 8 starts and 47 innings. He will consult with Dr. Keith Meister regarding his injury management.
Strengths
- + Strong start to 2026 season with 2.87 ERA
- + Excellent strikeout rate at 26.1%
- + Low walk rate at 8.5%
- + Solid SIERA of 3.71 showing underlying performance
- + Positive injury trajectory - already playing catch and progressing toward bullpen work
- + MRI showed no significant structural damage
- + Turnaround from disappointing 2025 campaign
- + Expected to be closer to return than other injured Twins starters
Weaknesses
- - Currently on 15-day injured list with pectoral inflammation
- - Allowing significant hard contact despite solid ERA
- - Injury occurred during between-starts throwing sessions
- - Missed scheduled start against Guardians
- - Twins rotation decimated with multiple starters injured
- - Still weeks away from full return to competition
Injury Status: IL-15 -- Right pectoral inflammation with no muscle strains or tears per MRI; retroactive to May 6, 2026
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