The Minnesota Twins have received a major sigh of relief regarding starting pitcher Joe Ryan, who suffered an injury scare during Sunday's game against the Detroit Tigers. Ryan was pulled from the contest in the top of the first inning after throwing just nine pitches, signaling to catcher Victor Caratini that something was wrong with his shoulder. The moment sent a ripple of concern through the clubhouse, especially given that Minnesota's pitching staff is already dealing with a lengthy injured list that includes Mick Abel, David Festa, Cody Laweryson, Cole Sands, Pablo Lopez, and Garrett Acton.

Following the game, Twins manager Rocco Baldelli announced that Ryan would undergo an MRI to determine the extent of the injury. Fortunately, the results came back clean. According to The Athletic's Dan Hayes, the 29-year-old right-hander has already resumed throwing and is scheduled for a bullpen session on Wednesday. If all goes well, MLB.com reports that Ryan could be back on the mound for his next scheduled start this weekend.

Through eight starts this season, Ryan holds a 2-3 record with a 3.72 ERA and a 1.06 WHIP—numbers that are slightly elevated from his stellar 2025 campaign but still solid for a team chasing the top of the American League Central. The Twins currently sit 1.5 games behind the division-leading Tigers and Cleveland Guardians.

For a team that has leaned heavily on its pitching depth, this positive update on Ryan is a game-changer. With a clean bill of health and a quick return on the horizon, Minnesota can breathe easier as they push for postseason positioning.