Joe Ryan: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / September 14

Twins Takeaways: Joe Ryan Struggles as Playoff Hopes Take Massive Hit

The Minnesota Twins lost the rubber game and the series to the division rival Guardians 9-2. On the season, the Twins fall nine games under .500 to 70-79.

MLB News / Twinkie Town / September 13

Guardians 9, Twins 2: Looking to 2027

Bad news: the Twins lost. Good news: it doesn’t really matter at this point. While Minnesota’s second half fade has been disappointing, 2026 was always supposed to be a transition season as the kids worked their way up to the MLB squad to make a push for 2027 and beyond.

Joe Ryan News / Minnesota Twins on SI / September 13

Twins Set Lineup as Joe Ryan Goes for Series Win Against Guardians

The Minnesota Twins are going for the series win over their division foe Guardians. If accomplished, it moves the Twins one step closer to potentially making a run toward October.

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Joe Ryan 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 / Twinkie Town / September 8

Monday Morning Minnesota: The “Slowly Drifting Away” Edition

I hope you all had a nice Labor Day holiday! The Twins did not, dropping the first game of a three-game series to the Tigers in Joe Ryan’s return from the injured list.

Joe Ryan 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.

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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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Joe Ryan News / Yardbarker / September 7

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

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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 / Minnesota Twins on SI / September 5

Twins Need More Than Just Joe Ryan's Return for Desperate Playoff Push

The Minnesota Twins are getting so close to having Joe Ryan back in their starting rotation, and he will be a welcome sight. But, just getting him back won’t be enough.

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 / Minnesota Twins on SI / September 3

Twins Should Move Dean Kremer to Bullpen When Joe Ryan Returns

Every game for the Twins matters. Each game going down the stretch could come down to a single pitch. Every pitcher needs to be as close to perfect as possible.

Minnesota Twins News / Bring Me The Sports / September 2

Twins use 10-run inning to rout Tigers; E-Rod erupts, Joe Ryan starts

The Twins were one run shy of a franchise record by scoring 10 runs in the sixth inning against the Tigers on Tuesday night. Minnesota sent 15 batters to the plate, piling up eight hits, three walks, and one hit batsman.

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 / Minnesota Twins on SI / August 19

Twins Ace Joe Ryan Takes Major Step Toward Return to Rotation

Minnesota Twins ace Joe Ryan is officially on the mend. Before Tuesday's game against the Atlanta Braves, Ryan threw off a mound for the first time since being placed on the 15-day IL with a left glute strain on Aug.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / August 11

Without Joe Ryan, Who Actually Leads the Twins' Rotation Now?

It was only about 10 days ago that the Minnesota Twins found themselves slotted in the bottom wild card spot and ready to go to war in order to make it to October baseball, which is why the front office decided to become buyers at the trade deadline.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 7

Twins To Place Joe Ryan On Injured List

The Twins will place Joe Ryan on the 15-day injured list this afternoon, manager Derek Shelton told reporters on Thursday (link via Bobby Nightengale of The Minnesota Star-Tribune).

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 / Field Level Media / July 29

Rested Joe Ryan returns as Twins chase series win vs. Royals

The Minnesota Twins will need right-hander Joe Ryan at full strength down the stretch in hopes of contending for an American League postseason spot. After a brief pause in his routine, Ryan (6-6, 3.38 ERA) will look to get back on track in the second contest of a three-game series against the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday in Minneapolis.

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.