RL
A
Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Joe Ryan, 29-year-old Minnesota Twins right-hander, exited his most recent start after just 9 pitches due to elbow discomfort. MRI results revealed no structural damage, which is excellent news for the pitcher and the organization. Ryan has already resumed light throwing and is scheduled to throw a bullpen session. He may avoid the injured list entirely, though a brief 15-day IL stint remains possible. Ryan has been one of the steadier pitchers in the AL since 2021, posting a 3.79 ERA with a 27.5% strikeout rate and 5.7% walk rate across 123 appearances.
Strengths
- + No structural damage confirmed by MRI
- + Already resumed light throwing activities
- + May avoid injured list entirely
- + Strong career track record as steady AL pitcher
- + Excellent walk rate (5.7%)
- + High strikeout rate (27.5%)
- + Cautious approach taken by team reduces re-injury risk
Weaknesses
- - Experienced unusual elbow discomfort during start
- - Forced to exit after only 9 pitches
- - Fly-ball pitcher with homer-prone tendencies
- - Lacks premium velocity
- - Uncertainty remains about full recovery timeline
Injury Status: day-to-day
About
Ryan Leitch is a catcher for the Chicago Cubs.
Player Overview
Position
C
Team
Chicago Cubs