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Twins Place Joe Ryan on 15-Day IL After MRI Shows Mild Left Glute Strain

MRI findings explain a recent drop in velocity and have prompted Minnesota to recall pitchers and reshuffle the roster for short-term rotation help.

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Aug 4, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Minnesota Twins pitcher Joe Ryan (41) pitches during the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
Jul 31, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Zebby Matthews (52) pitches to the Seattle Mariners during the first inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
Jul 29, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan (41) looks on after completing the fourth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Joe Ryan returned to Minnesota for testing on Wednesday and was placed on the 15-day injured list Friday after an MRI identified a mild left glute strain.
  • The diagnosis follows a clear post–All-Star break decline in performance, including 16 earned runs allowed over his last three starts, a fastball velocity more than one mile per hour below his season average, and a sharp fall in strikeouts.
  • Minnesota recalled right-hander Zebby Matthews from Triple-A to take an immediate rotation turn and also promoted top prospect Kaelen Culpepper to the major-league roster as part of corresponding moves.
  • The team has backdated Ryan’s IL stint to early this week, which would make him eligible to return around Aug. 20, but Twins officials say they will not set a firm timeline until he begins throwing and responds to treatment.
  • Ryan’s absence tightens a rotation already supplemented by recent deadline additions such as Dean Kremer, Jeff Hoffman and A.J. Minter, increasing reliance on inconsistent internal options and raising pressure on the club’s late-season push.