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Ryan's Rehab Progress Fuels Early Return Hopes
5 Sep
Summary
- Pitcher Joe Ryan completed a three-inning rehab start.
- Ryan reported feeling better as his outing progressed.
- His return to the Twins' rotation is now under consideration.
Joe Ryan is nearing a return to the Minnesota Twins' rotation following a successful rehab outing for Triple-A St. Paul on Tuesday. He pitched three innings, giving up just one earned run and striking out four batters while issuing no walks.
Encouragingly, Ryan reported that he felt better as his outing progressed, a significant positive given his previous glute strain. This progression has led the Twins to consider a potential return during their upcoming road trip to Chicago and Detroit.
While his fastball velocity was noted around 91-92 mph, below his season average, Ryan expressed no concern, attributing it to the heat and not needing to reach maximum effort. The Twins will evaluate his recovery further this weekend, potentially deciding if another rehab start is necessary.
