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Twins have maintained their starting pitching strength despite losing ace Pablo López for the season
Joe Ryan struck out 12 as Minnesota posted a 3.67 starter ERA and kept pace in a wide-open American League.
- On Wednesday in Minneapolis, Minnesota Twins pitcher Joe Ryan matched his career high with 12 strikeouts in six innings, retiring the final 16 batters he faced to defeat the Houston Astros.
- The Minnesota Twins rotation faced an immediate test this spring when Pablo suffered a season-ending elbow injury requiring Tommy John surgery, forcing reliance on depth pitching.
- Ranking fifth in MLB with 21 quality starts, the Twins maintain a 3.67 starter ERA, keeping the club competitive in the American League despite early roster challenges.
- Manager Derek Shelton noted the team is "starting to develop a little bit of an identity," while Ryan dismissed leadership pressure, stating, "Go pitch on my day."
- Bailey Ober's complete game shutout and recently promoted Zebby Matthews have bolstered the rotation; Taj Bradley could return from a chest muscle injury this weekend.
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Twins have maintained their starting pitching strength despite losing ace Pablo López for the season
The Twins have stayed afloat in a wide-open American League during the first third of the 2026 schedule with repeated winning performances by their starting pitchers.
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The recent spending cuts of the Minnesota Twins left a bullpen reduced to a minimum, which they try to collectively rebuild with low-cost additions and some top-notch prospects.
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