Twins’ Joe Ryan Isn’t an All-Star, Even if He Deserves to Be

All-Star Byron Buxton guides Twins against high-powered Cubs

Byron Buxton has solidified his status as a two-time All-Star for the Minnesota Twins.

Twins’ Joe Ryan isn’t an All-Star, even if he deserves to be

On the official play-by-play from Sunday’s Twins game, there was a moment in the top of the fifth inning that is described as an “injury delay.”

Joe Ryan Is the Victim Of Cruel All-Star Irony - Zone Coverage

Two years ago, the Minnesota Twins were 45-46 and coming off a 15-2 loss to the Baltimore Orioles heading into the All-Star Break. Sonny Gray and Pablo López were headed to Seattle for the All-Star Game, but Ryan stayed home. Ryan and Jhoan Durán were deserving All-Stars. Still, it’s hard for a sub-.500 team to get three players in, even though the Twins led the AL Central for most of the first half. Ryan had a 3.70 ERA in 18 starts heading into…