Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 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 revealed no structural damage, which is excellent news. Ryan has already resumed throwing activities, completed a bullpen session with positive results, and is on track to make his next scheduled start on Saturday in Cleveland. This represents a best-case scenario recovery from an initial injury scare.
Strengths
- + No structural damage found on MRI
- + Already throwing and completed bullpen session
- + On track to start Saturday in Cleveland
- + Reported feeling good and velos were strong
- + Offspeed stuff working well
- + Established pitcher with 3.79 career ERA
- + Strong 27.5% strikeout rate
- + Excellent 5.7% walk rate
- + Avoided extended injured list placement
Weaknesses
- - Initial elbow pain during start
- - Felt discomfort he hasn't experienced before
- - Fly-ball pitcher prone to home runs
- - Lacks premium velocity
- - Currently 2-3 record with 3.72 ERA this season
- - WHIP of 1.06 slightly elevated from previous season
- - Twins rotation already dealing with multiple injuries
Injury Status: day-to-day -- Elbow discomfort/soreness with no structural damage confirmed by MRI. Ryan experienced unfamiliar discomfort on multiple pitches and took cautious approach by signaling trainer. Cleared for return to competition pending successful bullpen session.
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