# Minnesota Twins pitcher Joe Ryan status (2024‑2026)

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/minnesota-twins-pitcher-joe-ryan-status
> Updated: 2026-08-07T17:56:30.000Z. Sources: 24. Developments: 3.

On July 27, 2024 the Twins signed right‑hander Joe Ryan to a one‑year, $6.2 million contract with a $13 million mutual option for 2025, keeping him as the trade deadline approached while the club chased the AL wild‑card. A week later, after three poor starts, Ryan was sent home for a medical evaluation; staff noted lower‑body issues affecting his back and glutes and a drop in fastball velocity, leaving his next start uncertain as the Twins remained one game behind Cleveland.

Two years later, on July 27, 2026 the Twins again announced they would not trade Ryan, reiterating the same contract terms and saying his start was delayed because of general arm fatigue. The team continued to position itself as a buyer for bullpen help while still a game back in the wild‑card race. On August 4, 2026 Ryan returned for another injury evaluation after three additional subpar outings, with back and glute problems, reduced velocity and an ERA rise to 3.65. His upcoming start was left undecided as Minnesota persisted in its pursuit of a postseason berth.

On August 7, 2026 the Twins placed Ryan on the 15‑day injured list after doctors diagnosed a mild left glute strain. In the 15 1/3 innings since the All‑Star break his fastball had slipped to about 92 mph, he allowed 17 runs and struck out only 10 of 73 batters. Manager Derek Shelton recalled Zebby Matthews from Triple‑A St. Paul to fill the rotation spot, with Matthews slated to start the series opener in Milwaukee. Ryan’s loss further dimmed the Twins’ already slim postseason hopes.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-07: Minnesota Twins Pitcher Joe Ryan Placed on Injured List

Joe Ryan of the Minnesota Twins is placed on the 15‑day IL with a glute strain, ending his recent slump and prompting Zebby Matthews to take his spot, hurting the team's postseason odds.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/minnesota-twins-pitcher-joe-ryan-placed-on-injured-list

### 2026-08-04: Minnesota Twins ace Joe Ryan sent home for injury evaluation

Joe Ryan was sent to Minnesota for a back/glute exam after three rough starts, leaving his next start uncertain as the Twins chase a wild‑card spot; the Royals beat the Twins 2‑1 with a Massey homer and Cameron

15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kansas-city-royals-designate-pitcher-matt-strahm-for-assignment

### 2026-07-27: Minnesota Twins retain pitcher Joe Ryan amid trade‑deadline negotiations

The Minnesota Twins kept pitcher Joe Ryan, signing him to a one‑year $6.2 million contract with a $13 million option, and delayed his next start due to arm fatigue while targeting bullpen upgrades ahead of the

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/minnesota-twins-retain-pitcher-joe-ryan-amid-tradedeadline-negotiations

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