JOE RYAN NEWS

No-decision in 2025 debut Ryan came away with a no-decision in Saturday's 5-1 loss to the Cardinals, allowing one run on five hits over five innings. He struck out five without walking a batter.

Impact The right-hander fired 55 of 81 pitches for strikes before exiting with the game tied 1-1, but the Twins' bullpen quickly fell apart afterward. Injuries limited Ryan to 135 innings over 23 starts in 2024, so staying healthy will be his top priority this year. The 28-year-old should be effective when he is on the mound though -- over three seasons as a regular member of Minnesota's rotation, Ryan sports a 3.92 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 10.04 K/9. He lines up to make his next start at home next week against the Astros.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Offense quiet as Twins drop second straight game to Cardinals Joe Ryan gave up one run in five innings pitched on Saturday in the Twins’ loss.

MARCH 29 • TWINCITIES.COM

Nootbaar and Fedde lift Cardinals to 5-1 victory over Twins

Lars Nootbaar had two hits and two RBIs, helping Erick Fedde and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Minnesota Twins 5-1

MARCH 29 • Associated Press

St. Louis Cardinals and Minnesota Twins meet in game 2 of series

The St. Louis Cardinals bring a 1-0 advantage into the latest game of the series against the Minnesota Twins

MARCH 29 • Associated Press

Now healthy, Joe Ryan could be a key to Twins' success Losing Ryan to a shoulder injury on Aug. 7 put a tremendous on Minnesota’s rotation at the worst possible time last season.

MARCH 28 • TWINCITIES.COM

Arenado homers and Gray pitches Cardinals past Twins 5-3 in rain-delayed opener

Lars Nootbaar homered and Sonny Gray pitched five solid innings to help the St. Louis Cardinals to a 5-3 win over the Minnesota Twins

MARCH 28 • Associated Press

Twins include Randy Dobnak in long relief role for his 1st opening day roster spot in 4 years

The Minnesota Twins set their opening day roster with right-hander Randy Dobnak in a long relief role, the first time in four years he broke camp with the major league club

MARCH 27 • Associated Press

Joe Ryan catches a couple bad breaks before Twins get walked off by Red Sox Ryan struck out five and allowed just two hits, but gave up a three-run homer and four runs in all in Wednesday's spring training defeat.

MARCH 13 • SI.COM

Looks sharp in spring debut Ryan threw two scoreless innings with four strikeouts and a walk in his spring training debut in Thursday's win over the Yankees. "Great introduction to the season for Joe. He look...

Impact Ryan reached 93-94 mph with his fastball and faced most of the starters in the Yankees lineup. Ryan suffered a Grade 2 teres major strain during a start Aug. 9 and missed the rest of the regular season. He had an MRI in November that showed a "complete resolution" of the shoulder strain and has been healthy entering spring training. It looks like he'll be full speed for Opening Day.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Ryan has strong outing for Twins After ending last season on the injured list, the righthander was impressive in his spring debut against the Yankees.

MARCH 7 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

'He'll be ready to go': Ryan proves he's on track with strong spring debut TAMPA -- A two-hour bus ride, a lineup filled with Major League stars, a long first inning on the mound and a long layover before his second...

MARCH 6 • MLB.COM

No shoulder issues as spring begins Ryan (shoulder) threw 36 pitches without any discomfort Thursday in his first bullpen session of the spring, MLB.com reports. "He came back from [the injury] the way we hoped he wo...

Impact Ryan suffered a Grade 2 teres major strain during a start Aug. 9 and missed the rest of the regular season. He had an MRI in November that showed a "complete resolution" of the shoulder strain and had a fairly normal offseason throwing program. He looks set to begin the season as the No. 2 starter in the Minnesota rotation.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Throwing bullpen sessions Ryan had an MRI in November that showed a "complete resolution" of the shoulder strain that ended his 2024 season in August, the Minnesota Star Tribune reports. He's thrown three b...

Impact Ryan suffered a Grade 2 teres major strain during a start Aug. 9 and missed the rest of the regular season. With a clean bill of health in the offseason, he is expected to be ready for the start of spring training. He'll return to work at the top of the Minnesota rotation after going 7-7 with a 3.60 ERA and 9.8 K/9 in 23 starts last season.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Twins pitcher Joe Ryan's exciting offseason includes travel and something more: A return to good health Ryan revealed there’s no longer any sign of the shoulder strain that ended his 2024 season.

JANUARY 26 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Settles at $3 million The Twins and Ryan avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $3 million contract Thursday, Darren Wolfson of Channel 5 Saint Paul reports.

Impact It's a big raise for Ryan, who had been eligible for salary arbitration for the first time. The right-hander earned the pay bump after posting a 3.60 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 147:23 K:BB over 135 innings in 2024. Ryan missed most of the final two months of the season with a shoulder strain but is expected to be ready for spring training.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Shoulder injury recovery on track Ryan has made good progress in his recovery from a shoulder injury that ended his season in early August, Twins president of baseball operations Derek Falvey told MLB.com. "Reports...

Impact Ryan suffered a Grade 2 teres major strain during a start Aug. 9 and missed the rest of the regular season. While no details were given about Ryan's progress, it sounds like he'll be ready for the start of spring training. He'll return to work at the top of the Minnesota rotation after going 7-7 wiht a 3.60 ERA and 9.8 K/9 in 23 starts last season.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Twins decide to go rest of the season without Trevor Richards and Joe Ryan on the mound Trevor Richards, a trade deadline acquisition, was designated for assignment on Tuesday. Joe Ryan, meanwhile, was placed on the 60-day injur...

AUGUST 28, 2024 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Twins move Ryan to 60-day IL, ending his regular season MINNEAPOLIS -- Buried furthest down in the Twins’ flurry of roster moves ahead of Tuesday’s game against the Braves was perhaps the most con...

AUGUST 27, 2024 • MLB.COM

Won't return in regular season The Twins transferred Ryan (shoulder) to the 60-day injured list Tuesday.

Impact Ryan won't be eligible for activation until Oct 9, effectively ending his regular season. The right-hander is dealing with a Grade 2 teres major strain and could potentially be available if the Twins make the postseason but a previous timeline of "weeks to months" doesn't provide much clarity. The transaction, along with Trevor Richards' DFA, opens up spots for Michael Tonkin and Caleb Boushley on the 40-man and 26-man rosters, respectively.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Exam confirms shoulder issue A second opinion on Ryan's shoulder showed a Grade 2 teres major strain, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact The examination by prominent sports surgeon Dr. Neal ElAttrache confirmed the initial diagnosis that will likely sideline Ryan for the rest of the regular season. The Twins haven't ruled out Ryan's return, but manager Manager Rocco Baldelli previously said that Ryan's recovery will take "weeks to months."

AUGUST 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Twins starter Joe Ryan gets confirmation of shoulder strain that will keep him out indefinitely

Minnesota Twins starter Joe Ryan received a second opinion that confirmed the team’s initial diagnosis of a significantly strained muscle in his throwing shoulder

AUGUST 17, 2024 • Associated Press

Twins' Joe Ryan felt fine moments before getting pulled from game due to injury Righthander Joe Ryan said he noticed a tightness in his shoulder, but it wasn’t until he threw some pitches that he realized something was w...

AUGUST 11, 2024 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Twins RHP Joe Ryan (shoulder) out 'weeks to months' Minnesota Twins right-hander Joe Ryan is expected to be sidelined “weeks to months” with right shoulder injury, manager Rocco Baldelli annou...

AUGUST 9, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Twins shelve Joe Ryan indefinitely with shoulder strain, as rotation takes hit for stretch run

The Minnesota Twins have placed starting pitcher Joe Ryan on the 15-day injured list with a significantly strained muscle in his throwing shoulder

AUGUST 9, 2024 • Associated Press

Twins hit with tough injury news on Stewart, Ryan The Twins on Friday announced they've placed right-handed pitcher Joe Ryan on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder strain (retroact...

AUGUST 9, 2024 • MLB.COM