Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Taj Bradley, Twins right-hander, placed on 15-day IL with right pectoral inflammation retroactive to May 6, 2026. MRI revealed no significant damage. Bradley had been the anchor of the Twins' rotation with a 4-1 record, 2.87 ERA, 52 strikeouts in 47 innings through 8 starts. This is part of a larger injury crisis affecting the Twins' starting rotation, which also includes Pablo López (Tommy John surgery), Mick Abel (right elbow inflammation with recent setback), David Festa (right shoulder impingement), and Joe Ryan (recent elbow soreness, cleared by MRI).
Strengths
- + Clean MRI with no significant damage
- + Strong performance before injury (4-1 record, 2.87 ERA)
- + Team leads with 52 strikeouts in 47 innings
- + Scheduled consultation with Dr. Keith Meister for second opinion
- + Only 15-day IL placement suggests moderate injury concern
Weaknesses
- - Right pectoral inflammation requiring IL placement
- - Twins rotation severely depleted with multiple starters injured
- - Timing of injury during strong start to season
- - Uncertainty around recovery timeline and return date
- - Part of broader pattern of arm/shoulder injuries affecting Twins pitching staff
Injury Status: IL-15 -- Right pectoral inflammation; MRI clean with no significant damage; scheduled for second opinion with Dr. Keith Meister
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