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Joe Ryan exits early with right elbow soreness

PUBLISHED May 3, 2026, 2:27 PM ET

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Minneapolis — Minnesota pitcher Joe Ryan left Sunday's start against the Toronto Blue Jays after facing two batters, departing with right elbow soreness after striking out Yohendrick Piñango and walking Kazuma Okamoto; he signaled to catcher Victor Caratini and the dugout, met with manager Derek Shelton and an athletic trainer, and was relieved by Andrew Morris. Sunday's in-game decision forced the Twins to rely on prolonged bullpen work; Andrew Morris delivered 3 2/3 scoreless innings, helping Minnesota hold on for a 4-3 victory to split the four-game series, while team officials said Ryan would undergo evaluation and the club monitored his availability for upcoming starts this week.

By Daniel Hayes | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

February 2025 – Pablo López undergoes Tommy John surgery and is ruled out for the season.
Spring 2025 – Joe Ryan left his first spring start with lower back tightness but completed subsequent spring appearances.
Opening Day 2025 – Ryan made the scheduled start in Baltimore and continued as the rotation’s ace.
Sunday (most recent) – Ryan struck out one batter, walked another, then exited with right elbow soreness after signaling to the dugout.
Sunday (same game) – Andrew Morris threw 3 2/3 scoreless innings and the Twins won 4-3, splitting the series.

News Intelligence

Joe Ryan's early exit could affect the Twins' rotation. If you're a fan, this might change the team's performance. If you're into fantasy baseball, you might need to adjust your lineup. Keep an eye on the official updates.

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Who Benefited

Andrew Morris and the Twins' bullpen benefited immediately as Morris delivered 3 2/3 scoreless innings that helped preserve Minnesota's 4-3 win.

Who Impacted

Joe Ryan and the Twins' starting rotation suffered short-term uncertainty after Ryan exited with right elbow soreness, creating questions about upcoming starts.

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Articles Published:: 4
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 4
Distribution:: Left 0%, Center 100%, Right 0%

Who Benefited

Andrew Morris and the Twins' bullpen benefited immediately as Morris delivered 3 2/3 scoreless innings that helped preserve Minnesota's 4-3 win.

Who Impacted

Joe Ryan and the Twins' starting rotation suffered short-term uncertainty after Ryan exited with right elbow soreness, creating questions about upcoming starts.