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Joe Ryan pitches off mound in recovery for Twins ahead of Braves game

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 9:56 PM

Last updated Aug 18, 2026

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Summary

Twins right-hander Joe Ryan threw about 25 pitches from the mound at Target Field before Tuesday's game against the Atlanta Braves. This marks a positive step in his recovery from a strained left glute muscle that sidelined him for almost two weeks. Manager Derek Shelton expressed encouragement over Ryan's performance and highlighted the importance of returning to the mound for mental and physical readiness. Ryan, who last pitched on August 4, aims to increase his pitch variety in the coming days as he works toward a return to the active roster.

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•Ryan has been on the injured list for nearly two weeks.
•He last pitched in a loss on August 4 against Kansas City.
•Manager Shelton noted the need to mix in breaking balls next.
•Ryan's season record stands at 6-8 with a 3.65 ERA.

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9:56 PMYahoo Sports — Joe Ryan pitches off mound as Twins righty’s road to recovery continues

What they're saying

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It was just a couple dozen pitches. That’s one below-average inning for Twins star right-hander Joe Ryan under normal circumstances. And hardly anyone was watching as he threw from the Target Field mound a few hours before Tuesday’s meeting with the Atlanta Braves. But as he works his way back from a strained left glute muscle that has kept Ryan on the injured list for nearly two weeks now, ...
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