Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Taj Bradley, a young starting pitcher for the Minnesota Twins, was placed on the 15-day IL retroactive to May 6 with right pectoralis muscle inflammation. This comes after a solid start against Washington where he pitched six innings with 8 strikeouts. The injury is part of a larger pattern of setbacks affecting the Twins' rotation, with fellow starters Mick Abel (right elbow inflammation), David Festa (right shoulder impingement), and Pablo López (out for season after Tommy John surgery) all sidelined. The Twins' starting depth is being severely tested early in the 2026 season.
Strengths
- + Strong recent performance (6 IP, 8 K, 2 ER vs Washington)
- + Young pitcher with upside
- + Solid pitch count management (96 pitches)
Weaknesses
- - Right pectoralis muscle inflammation requiring IL placement
- - Part of widespread rotation injury crisis for Twins
- - Multiple other starters simultaneously sidelined
- - Uncertain timeline for return
- - Injury occurred shortly after recent start
Injury Status: IL-15
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Riley Tirotta is a third baseman for the Toronto Blue Jays.
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