
Minnesota Twins Ace Joe Ryan Exits Start With Elbow Soreness After Facing Two Batters
Minnesota Twins right-hander Joe Ryan left Sunday's start against the Toronto Blue Jays due to elbow soreness after facing just two batters. Ryan struck out Yohendrick Pinango to start the game, then walked Kazuma Okamoto before signaling to the dugout and exiting. The 2025 All-Star was the unquestioned ace of the rotation with Pablo Lopez out for the season following Tommy John surgery. Ryan has been remarkably healthy, making seven starts this season, 30 last season, and at least 23 starts in each of the previous three seasons.

