Ryan on track for next start after MRI shows no elbow damage
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Exhale, Twins fans. It seems Joe Ryan is going to be fine.
Ryan, 29, played catch prior to Tuesday’s game in Washington and will throw a bullpen session as scheduled Wednesday. An MRI revealed no structural damage in Ryan’s right elbow, so no transaction is required at this time. If all continues to progress well, he should be on track to make his next start over the weekend.
“He went out and threw today, which was a really good sign. Everything was normal,” manager Derek Shelton told reporters. “So he'll throw a bullpen tomorrow, and then, you know, if everything goes according to plan, then he'll make [his] start on the regular day.”
Ryan was removed from Sunday’s win against the Blue Jays after two batters due to elbow soreness, and received imaging before the game was even over. He traveled with the Twins on Monday to Washington for a road trip that continues over the weekend in Cleveland.
In eight starts this year, Ryan is 2-3 with a 3.72 ERA. He’s struck out 40 against 10 walks. The right-hander missed time in Spring Training due to back discomfort but has dealt with very little arm trouble in his career.