Twins All-Star right-hander Joe Ryan has inflammation in lower back
- On Feb 22, 2026, Minnesota Twins All-Star right-hander Joe Ryan was scratched from Saturday's spring start after an MRI revealed inflammation in his lower back.
- Testing after Saturday's tightness showed Joe Ryan has inflammation in his lower back, Twins general manager Zoll said he's 'just dealing with some inflammation' and will rest for a few days.
- Ryan, 29, went 13-10 with a 3.42 ERA and 194 strikeouts in 30 starts in 2025 and was a first-time All-Star.
- The Twins say they will progress Joe Ryan as tolerated and don't envision this impacting his Opening Day readiness, but his availability for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic is uncertain after ace Pablo López's loss.
- With López sidelined, Ryan's role in the rotation is supported by Bailey Ober, Simeon Woods Richardson, Zebby Matthews, David Festa, Taj Bradley, and Mick Abel, supported by recent trades.
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Twins get good news on Joe Ryan’s back: “Sorry to scare everyone”
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Joe Ryan says he doesn’t do deep dives on social media and he doesn’t go on X, but he is still aware that him being scratched from Saturday’s game on the heels of the news of Pablo López’s season-ending injury sent Twins fans into a panic. “I’m sorry to scare everyone,” the Twins’ starter said. In truth, Ryan himself wasn’t very concerned when some low back tightness came up on Saturday, but he knew it was best to take extra p…
Twins All-Star right-hander Joe Ryan has inflammation in lower back
Minnesota Twins right-hander Joe Ryan is expected to be available for the start of the season after an MRI revealed only inflammation in his lower back.
MLB Rumors: Joe Ryan Gets Top Suitors As Injury Concern Looms
Joe Ryan (Image Credits: Imagn) In 2025, the Minnesota Twins conducted a fire sale at the trade deadline, shopping nearly all of the team’s top performers. Joe Ryan is one of the handful of stars that their front office chose to retain. Ryan produced an outstanding season for the Twins last year. Therefore, many teams would be interested in a trade deal for the starting pitcher if they get a chance. Christopher Kline of Fansided believes the Min…
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