Twins Place Joe Ryan On Injured List
MLB Trade Rumors • • sports
Key Points:
- The Minnesota Twins will place pitcher Joe Ryan on the 15-day injured list due to a mild left glute strain, with Zebby Matthews being recalled from Triple-A St. Paul to start in Ryan’s place.
- Ryan has struggled significantly since the All-Star Break, allowing 17 runs in 15 1/3 innings and showing a decline in velocity and effectiveness, which is now attributed to his injury.
- Matthews, who was recently removed from the rotation after the Twins acquired Dean Kremer, will likely make multiple starts while Ryan recovers, despite a 5.22 ERA and issues with home runs allowed this season.
- The Twins have experienced a rough stretch in August, including a four-game losing streak, but recently avoided a sweep against Kansas City, leaving their record just below .500.
