Joe Ryan: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Minnesota Twins News / Viral Sports News / October 31

Minnesota Twins Officially Cut Ties With Former All-Star

Former All-Star slugger Josh Bell is entering free agency after the Minnesota Twins declined their side of a mutual option on the designated hitter. Twins insider Aaron Gleeman reported the news on Friday, ending a one-year arrangement that had included a $10 million option for 2027 along with a $1.25 million buyout.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 30

Josh Bell’s Mutual Option Declined

Twins designated hitter Josh Bell is officially a free agent, the MLBPA announced today. His contract had a $10MM mutual option with a $1.25MM buyout. The team declined their end of the option, per Aaron Gleeman of AaronGleeman.com.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / October 28

What Ryan Jeffers’ Free Agency Will Reveal About the Twins’ Direction

The Minnesota Twins can make a strong case for re-signing Ryan Jeffers. The harder question is how much of their next roster they should build around that decision.

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Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / October 18

Twins Have Four Starters Facing the Same Contract Clock

The Minnesota Twins have a rotation question that extends beyond choosing five starters for Opening Day. Joe Ryan, Pablo Lopez, Dean Kremer, and Bailey Ober could all reach free agency after 2027 under their current contract timelines.

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25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

Minnesota Twins News / Yardbarker / October 17

Three questions for the Minnesota Twins this offseason

At least the Minnesota Twins made an attempt to compete for a playoff spot.

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MLB News / San Francisco Giants on SI / October 15

Giants Could Pursue All-Star Joe Ryan in Major Offseason Trade

The San Francisco Giants need pitching in a bad way. Clearly, it should be one of the top priorities. One potential trade target could bring an All-Star back to California.

Brian Reith News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 14

Twins Hire Brian Reith As Pitching Coach

The Twins announced Wednesday that they’ve named Brian Reith their new pitching coach, replacing Pete Maki, whose contract wasn’t renewed at season’s end.

Minnesota Twins News / Twinkie Town / October 8

Grading the 2026 Twins: Starting Pitchers

It was an up and down 2026 for the Twins and there’s no position group who represents that trajectory than the starting pitchers. From Joe Ryan’s second

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / September 19

Twins Set Batting Order as Joe Ryan Looks to Finally Turn the Corner

The Minnesota Twins are looking to secure at least a series split in the four-game set against the Los Angeles Angels after the win on Friday. It's going to be a night of very little offense if the starters are scheduled in the game pitch to their ceiling.

Minnesota Twins News / Just Baseball / September 9

The Twins Need Joe Ryan’s Stability

The Minnesota Twins activated staff ace Joe Ryan from the injured list on Monday. He had not pitched since an August 4 game against the Kansas City Royals, missing time with a strained left gluteal muscle.

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Minnesota Twins News / Athlon Sports / September 7

Twins Option Pitcher Back Down After Joe Ryan Decision

Joe Ryan is back with the Minnesota Twins after missing more than a month with a left glute strain. The right-hander was reinstated from the 15-day injured list Monday, giving Minnesota a major boost ahead of its series opener against the Detroit Tigers.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 7

Twins Activate Joe Ryan

The Twins have reinstated right-hander Joe Ryan from the 15-day IL, per a team announcement. He’s expected to start on Monday against the Tigers. Ryan missed exactly a month with a left glute strain.

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Minnesota Twins News / Yardbarker / September 7

Joe Ryan's return won't be enough to salvage Twins' fading postseason hopes

The Twins currently sit 4.5 games back of a final AL wild-card spot.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / September 7

Twins RHP Joe Ryan expected to return for start against Tigers

The Minnesota Twins have already clinched the season series against the Detroit Tigers. The Twins will try to tack on a few more victories against their American League Central rival when they square off in a three-game series in Detroit, beginning Monday afternoon.

Minnesota Twins News / Bring Me The Sports / September 4

Joe Ryan could return to Twins' rotation as soon as Monday in Detroit

The Twins may be getting their ace back before the end of their six-game road trip, which begins on Friday night in Chicago. Joe Ryan could return to Minnesota’s rotation as soon as Labor Day in Detroit, according to Dan Hayes of The Athletic.

Minnesota Twins News / Athlon Sports / August 25

Twins Manager Shares Next Step for Injured Right-Hander Joe Ryan

Minnesota Twins right-hander Joe Ryan is moving closer to a potential return as he continues working back from a left glute strain. Manager Derek Shelton said Ryan will take part in a one-inning live batting practice session Wednesday, another important test in his recovery.

Minnesota Twins News / Field Level Media / August 5

Twins ace Joe Ryan returns to Minnesota for examination

Twins ace Joe Ryan left the team and returned to Minnesota on Wednesday to get evaluated by the team's medical staff after struggling for the third straight start on Tuesday night.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 25

Twins’ Joe Ryan Scratched With Arm Fatigue

Right-hander Joe Ryan will not start tonight against the Athletics, manager Derek Shelton told reporters, including Aaron Gleeman of AaronGleeman.com. Ryan is dealing with arm fatigue.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 20

Historically bad start could complicate Joe Ryan's trade market

Historically bad start could complicate Twins pitcher Joe Ryan's trade market

Amid trade speculation, Minnesota Twins pitcher Joe Ryan had an historically poor start in a 13-4 loss to the Cleveland Guardians.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / July 19

Yankees and Rays could battle for Twins talent at trade deadline

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Max Fried to make rehab assignment start Friday

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MLB News / Yardbarker / July 10

Twins announce themselves as buyers with acquisition of Tommy Nance

In a year where the American League playoff picture is wide open, several teams under .500 feel the need to become buyers at the MLB trade deadline. That began Friday with the Minnesota Twins becoming the first to make a move despite currently being under .500 and out of a playoff spot.

Twins bid to move closer to .500 in matchup vs. lowly Angels

Twins lefty reliever Anthony Banda undergoes season-ending surgery

Gavin Williams fans 11 as Guardians avoid sweep by Twins

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