Scouting Report: Taj Bradley

Summary

Taj Bradley, 25-year-old right-hander for the Minnesota Twins, was placed on the 15-day injured list on May 6, 2026 (retroactive) due to right pectoral inflammation. MRI revealed no significant muscle damage or tears, only inflammation and tightness. Bradley had been performing exceptionally well in his first full season with the Twins, posting a 4-1 record with a 2.87 ERA, 26.1% strikeout rate, and 8.5% walk rate across 8 starts and 47 innings. He had previously suffered a similar right pectoral strain while with the Tampa Bay Rays in 2024, missing about a month before returning to finish the season. Recent updates indicate he is progressing well, having resumed playing catch and trending toward a bullpen session by late May. The injury surfaced during between-starts throwing sessions despite appearing healthy after his last outing on Tuesday against the Nationals, where he pitched 6 innings of 2-run ball with 8 strikeouts.