Joe Ryan Scratched From Start, Undergoing MRI
MLB Trade Rumors • • sports
Key Points:
- Twins ace Joe Ryan was scratched from his Grapefruit League start due to right-side lower back tightness and is undergoing an MRI to assess the injury.
- The injury raises concerns for the Twins, especially after losing Pablo Lopez for the 2026 season to Tommy John surgery, potentially jeopardizing their already fragile playoff hopes.
- Ryan is expected to be part of the U.S. roster for the World Baseball Classic, but the Twins may withdraw him as a precaution depending on the severity of his back issue.
- Coming off his first All-Star season with strong performance metrics, Ryan has been a durable and key front-of-the-rotation pitcher for Minnesota over the past four years.
- Despite trade rumors, the Twins retained Ryan through
