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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Joe Ryan, 29-year-old Twins right-hander, exited his start in the first inning due to elbow discomfort after just nine pitches. MRI imaging revealed no structural damage. Ryan has already resumed throwing activities, completed a bullpen session with positive results, and is on track to make his next scheduled start. His velocity and offspeed pitches were performing well during the bullpen session. Ryan is a steady AL pitcher with a 3.79 ERA, 27.5% strikeout rate, and excellent 5.7% walk rate over his career since 2021.
Strengths
- + No structural damage confirmed by MRI
- + Already throwing and cleared bullpen session
- + On track to make next start
- + Velocity and offspeed stuff performing well
- + Steady career performer with strong strikeout and walk rates
- + Best-case scenario outcome after initial injury scare
- + Felt good during recovery activities
Weaknesses
- - Experienced elbow discomfort during recent start
- - Fly-ball pitcher with homer-prone tendencies
- - Lacks premium velocity
- - ERA slightly elevated this season at 3.72 compared to career 3.79
- - Currently 2-3 record through 8 starts this season
Injury Status: day-to-day
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