Twins Joe Ryan leaves after two elbow soreness starts

Minneapolis — Minnesota Twins right handed Joe Ryan The left started against Sunday Toronto Blue Jays due to elbow soreness after facing just two batters.

Ryan is out Yohendrik Pinango Then walked to start the game Kazuma Okamoto and signals to catch immediately Victor Caratini And after speaking with dugout manager Derek Shelton and an athletic trainer, Ryan left the game.

the rookie Andrew Morris Came on in relief, pitching for the sixth time this season.

Ryan (2-3, 3.76 ERA) made his first All-Star appearance in 2025 and was the unquestioned ace of the Minnesota rotation. Pablo Lopez Out of season after Tommy John surgery in February. Ryan has been remarkably healthy, making seven starts so far this season, 30 starts last season and at least 23 starts the previous three seasons.

Selected to play in the World Baseball Classic, Ryan left his first spring start with a lower back strain. But he went on to make three spring starts and made all seven scheduled starts this season, including Opening Day at Baltimore.