{"id":61144,"date":"2026-05-03T15:22:51","date_gmt":"2026-05-03T19:22:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/twins-pitcher-joe-ryan-exits-game-after-just-nine-throws-due-to-elbow-pain\/"},"modified":"2026-05-03T15:22:51","modified_gmt":"2026-05-03T19:22:51","slug":"twins-pitcher-joe-ryan-exits-game-after-just-nine-throws-due-to-elbow-pain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/twins-pitcher-joe-ryan-exits-game-after-just-nine-throws-due-to-elbow-pain\/","title":{"rendered":"Twins Pitcher Joe Ryan Exits Game After Just Nine Throws Due to Elbow Pain"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Minnesota Twins right-handed pitcher Joe Ryan was forced to exit Sunday’s matchup with the Toronto Blue Jays after delivering only nine pitches when he experienced discomfort in his right elbow.<\/p>

Ryan struck out the game’s first batter, Yohendrick Pinango, with three consecutive pitches before issuing a walk to Kazuma Okamoto. Following a full-count fastball that sailed high to Okamoto, Ryan signaled for manager Derek Shelton and trainer Nick Paparesta to visit the mound.<\/p>

Following a quick discussion, Ryan walked off the field toward the dugout.<\/p>

The pitcher, who started on Opening Day for Minnesota, was making his eighth appearance of the current season. Ryan entered Sunday’s contest with a 2-3 win-loss record and a 3.76 earned run average, along with a 1.043 WHIP and 39 strikeouts across 38 1\/3 innings pitched.<\/p>

During spring training, Ryan experienced problems with his lower back that required an MRI scan, though he hasn’t missed any scheduled starts this year.<\/p>

The Twins are already dealing with a depleted starting rotation, as three other pitchers remain on the injured list: Pablo Lopez (elbow), David Festa (shoulder) and Mick Abel (elbow). Lopez suffered an ACL tear during spring preparation and required Tommy John surgery that ended his season.<\/p>

Abel compiled a 1-2 record with a 3.98 ERA across four outings, including three starts, before landing on the injured list in mid-April. However, his return is anticipated in the near future.<\/p>

Since entering the major leagues in 2021, Ryan has accumulated a 48-39 career record with a 3.79 ERA over 123 total appearances, including 122 starts.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Minnesota Twins starter Joe Ryan was forced to leave Sunday’s game against Toronto after throwing only nine pitches due to right elbow discomfort. The early exit adds to the Twins’ pitching woes, as they already have three other starters on the injured list.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":61143,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[836],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-61144","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sports"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/news-1777836171116.jpg?fit=450%2C300&ssl=1","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pbtNqq-fUc","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":62293,"url":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/twins-pitcher-joe-ryan-clears-medical-tests-expected-to-start-this-weekend\/","url_meta":{"origin":61144,"position":0},"title":"Twins Pitcher Joe Ryan Clears Medical Tests, Expected to Start This Weekend","author":"Admin","date":"May 5, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Minnesota Twins right-handed pitcher Joe Ryan has passed medical evaluations after experiencing elbow discomfort during Sunday's game. 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