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Updated Team USA Roster for World Baseball Classic As Yankees' Ryan Yarbrough Joins Mix Yarbrough is replacing Twins pitcher Joe Ryan as he deals with a back injury.

1 DAY AGO • SI.COM

Swingman Yarbrough joins USA's Classic roster in place of Ryan Yankees left-hander Ryan Yarbrough is the newest member of Team USA for the World Baseball Classic, USA Baseball announced Sunday. The veter...

1 DAY AGO • MLB.COM

Ryan (back inflammation) hopeful to pitch for Team USA at knockout stage FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Joe Ryan will not pitch during pool play of the World Baseball Classic, but remains eligible and hopeful to pitch if Tea...

1 DAY AGO • MLB.COM

Ready to face hitters Ryan (back) checked out well after his bullpen session Saturday and is slated to face hitters in live batting practice in the coming days, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact Ryan has yet to make his Grapefruit League debut, after he was scratched ahead of his scheduled outing last weekend when he experienced inflammation on the right side of his back. The right-hander was cleared to resume working out a few days after suffering the injury and seems to be moving through his throwing program as anticipated. While the back issue will prevent Ryan from pitching for Team USA during pool play in the World Baseball Classic, he's still part of the designated player pool and could be available for the second round of the WBC if his schedule aligns with it. Before that, Ryan is expected to pitch in a game for the Twins during the upcoming week, assuming he makes it through his upcoming live BP session no worse for the wear.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ryan nearing game action; Classic status still up in air FORT MYERS, Fla. – Twins right-hander Joe Ryan is getting closer to a game appearance and, he hopes, also getting closer to receiving clarit...

3 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Twins optimistic after López's UCL surgery; Festa (shoulder) endures setback FORT MYERS, Fla. -- There was good news and bad news on the injury front for the Twins on Thursday, as Pablo López’s surgery turned out bett...

4 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Set to throw bullpen session Ryan (back) will throw a bullpen session on Saturday and advance to face live hitters next week if all goes well, Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Ryan experienced lower back tightness Saturday and underwent an MRI the next day that revealed just inflammation. He still has time to be ready for Opening Day but his planned participation in the World Baseball Classic for Team USA is in question.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

In encouraging sign, Ryan (lower back inflammation) plays catch FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Twins ace Joe Ryan played catch on Tuesday morning, an encouraging step forward as he looks to return to the mound quick...

5 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Throwing after MRI Ryan (back) played catch from 90 feet Tuesday, Matthew Leach of MLB.com reports.

Impact Ryan experienced lower back tightness Saturday and underwent an MRI the next day that revealed it was just inflammation. It still remains unknown when Ryan will take the mound in spring training, but the setback isn't keeping him from using his arm.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Twins ace avoids injury that would have all but removed them from Guardians' radar While Twins starter Joe Ryan was scratched from his start, he avoided serious injury. Now the Guardians are going to have to deal with him i...

6 DAYS AGO • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

MLB Mock Trade: Mariners Accept Joe Ryan from Twins in Win-Now Deal The Twins are rumored to trade away Joe Ryan, their short-term ace. In turn, the Mariners look to win now.

FEBRUARY 23 • SI.COM

Joe Ryan trade rumors: 5 deals Twins can't turn down after avoiding disaster The Minnesota Twins need to be thinking long term, and trading Joe Ryan at peak value before he hits free agency in 2028 is the obvious next...

FEBRUARY 22 • FANSIDED.COM

Ryan gets good news from MRI, still on track for Opening Day FORT MYERS, Fla. – The Twins breathed a little sigh of relief Sunday morning after receiving encouraging news regarding right-hander Joe Rya...

FEBRUARY 22 • MLB.COM

MRI shows only inflammation An MRI on Ryan's back revealed only inflammation, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact This is a best-case scenario for Ryan and the Twins after the right-hander was scratched from his first scheduled spring training start Saturday. It's uncertain when exactly Ryan will be able to resume mound work.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Slated for MRI Ryan will undergo an MRI on his lower back Saturday, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Ryan was originally scheduled to start the Twins' Grapefruit League opener against Boston on Saturday, but lower-back tightness caused him to be scratched shortly before the game. The Twins will now bring him in for imaging to confirm whether he's dealing with any structural damage, and more information on his condition will likely come Sunday.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan (low back tightness) scratched from Spring Training debut FORT MYERS, Fla. -- The Twins scratched ace Joe Ryan from his scheduled start against the Red Sox shortly before first pitch on Saturday due...

FEBRUARY 21 • MLB.COM

Scratched from spring start Ryan was scratched from his scheduled start in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Red Sox, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Impact It's unclear why the Twins decided to pull Ryan off his start, but the team should offer some more information in the near future.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 20 • FOX SPORTS

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FEBRUARY 19 • FOX SPORTS

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Joe Ryan Offers Take On Viral All-Star Game Photo With Red Sox's Garrett Crochet | Sporting News A photo of Minnesota Twins and Boston Red Sox aces Joe Ryan and Garrett Crochet, then one with Alex Bregman, turned heads at the All-Star Ga...

FEBRUARY 18 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Twins right-hander Pablo López has a major elbow injury that likely will need season-ending surgery

Minnesota Twins right-hander Pablo López has a “significant tear” in the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow that is expected to require season-ending surgery

FEBRUARY 17 • Associated Press

Twins' latest ominous injury could mean Joe Ryan's days are numbered Things are spiraling already at the Minnesota Twins' camp. Spring Training has barely started, and yet, Twins fans are panicking big time. B...

FEBRUARY 17 • PUCKETTSPOND.COM

This positive Joe Ryan quote will have Twins fans optimistic for 2026 season If one of the best starting pitchers in baseball is happy to be a Twin, there must be reasons to believe the team can exceed expectations in...

FEBRUARY 13 • PUCKETTSPOND.COM

Ryan putting whirlwind year behind him in fresh start for Twins FORT MYERS, Fla. -- It was a winter unlike any other for a lot of people around the Twins organization, but especially for Joe Ryan. The 202...

FEBRUARY 12 • MLB.COM

Jeremy Zoll takes over the baseball operations for the Twins after an offseason of major change

The Minnesota Twins have been unsettled for awhile after long being a model of efficiency and stability within Major League Baseball

FEBRUARY 11 • Associated Press

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2025 MLB All-Stars on USA, Japan and Other 2026 World Baseball Classic Teams

Who Are the Top 10 Starting Pitchers In the 2026 World Baseball Classic?

Twins right-hander Pablo López has a major elbow injury that likely will need season-ending surgery

Jeremy Zoll takes over the baseball operations for the Twins after an offseason of major change