Twins ace Joe Ryan leaves start after two batters with elbow soreness in major injury concern
Minnesota Twins pitcher Joe Ryan exited his start against the Blue Jays after only two batters due to right elbow soreness, raising immediate injury concerns. Manager Derek Shelton confirmed Ryan felt discomfort in his elbow and is undergoing evaluation. Ryan, who entered the season as the team's ace following Pablo Lopez's Tommy John surgery, had previously dealt with a back injury during spring training.
- ▪Joe Ryan left the game after throwing just nine pitches due to right elbow soreness.
- ▪Manager Derek Shelton said Ryan reported feeling something in his elbow and is being evaluated.
- ▪Ryan entered the game with a 2-3 record and a 3.76 ERA over seven starts.
- ▪Ryan had previously undergone an MRI for a back injury during spring training.
- ▪Pablo Lopez, Minnesota's former ace, is out for the season after Tommy John surgery in February.
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MLB Twins ace Joe Ryan leaves start after two batters with elbow soreness in major injury concern By Mark Suleymanov Published May 3, 2026, 2:34 p.m. ET Twins right-handed pitcher Joe Ryan left his Sunday afternoon start against the Blue Jays after facing just two batters with an apparent elbow injury. After striking out Toronto’s leadoff hitter, Yohendrick Pinango, Ryan walked Kazuma Okamoto on his ninth pitch of the game and immediately signaled to the dugout. Ryan left the game after a brief conversation on the mound with his catcher Victor Caratini, manager Derek Shelton and the training staff. Joe Ryan threw just nine pitches Sunday before exiting with an injury. Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images Explore More How to watch Blue Jays vs.
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