Minnesota Twins’ Starter Joe Ryan Exits Early Due to Injury

Sun, 03 May 2026 20:44:00 +0200

During the Minnesota Twins' game against the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday, starting pitcher Joe Ryan had to leave the game after throwing just nine pitches. Ryan gave up a walk to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. before signaling to the dugout that he needed to exit. The team staff approached, but no physical examination was conducted; Ryan simply explained briefly, and the decision was made to pull him from the game. The nature of the injury remains unclear, though it appears to be related to a prior issue. This unexpected early exit puts additional pressure on the Minnesota bullpen, as they will need to cover the remaining innings. The Twins and their fans are now left hoping that the injury is minor and that Ryan will be able to return to the mound soon. The incident raises concerns about the health of one of the team's key starting pitchers and could impact the Twins’ performance in upcoming games.