Scouting Report: Ryan Middendorf
Chicago Cubs | RP
Overall
Summary
Joe Ryan, 29-year-old Minnesota Twins right-hander and ace of the rotation, exited his start on May 3rd after just 9 pitches due to right elbow soreness. MRI imaging revealed no structural damage. Ryan has progressed well through recovery: played catch on Tuesday without incident, threw a successful bullpen session on Wednesday with good velocity and offspeed stuff, and is on track to make his next scheduled start Saturday against Cleveland. Ryan expressed relief at "dodging a bullet" and reported feeling comfortable throwing. He is the Twins' primary ace following Pablo Lopez's Tommy John surgery in February.
Strengths
- No structural damage confirmed by MRI
- Successful catch session with no discomfort
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