Joe Ryan returns to Minnesota for injury evaluation
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 10:48 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026

Twins pitcher Joe Ryan is heading back to Minnesota for evaluation following a challenging outing against the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday. Ryan struggled in the game, where he was hit hard, prompting concerns about a possible injury. His return to Minnesota is aimed at determining the extent of any issues and the next steps for the pitcher moving forward.
- •Joe Ryan is returning to Minnesota for tests on potential injury.
- •He struggled against the Kansas City Royals in his last outing.
- •The evaluation aims to assess his condition and recovery needs.
- 10:48 PMESPN MLB — Scuffling Ryan returning to Minnesota for tests
- 10:32 PMYahoo Sports — Twins’ Ryan heads home to get checked by doctor
"KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Twins sent right-hander Joe Ryan back to Minneapolis to get checked out by team doctor Chris Camp, manager Derek Shelton said Wednesday afternoon. “It’s back and glute issues,” Shelton said before the second of three games at Kauffman Stadium. Whether or not Ryan makes his next start Sunday is in question, Shelton added. Ryan fared poorly the night before for the third ...
"Twins ace Joe Ryan is returning to Minnesota to be evaluated for a potential injury after he was hit hard in a loss to the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday.
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External links- ESPN MLBAug 5, 2026, 10:48 PMScuffling Ryan returning to Minnesota for tests
Twins ace Joe Ryan is returning to Minnesota to be evaluated for a potential injury after he was hit hard in a loss to the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 10:32 PMTwins’ Ryan heads home to get checked by doctor
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Twins sent right-hander Joe Ryan back to Minneapolis to get checked out by team doctor Chris Camp, manager Derek Shelton said Wednesday afternoon. “It’s back and glute issues,” Shelton said before the second of three games at Kauffman Stadium. Whether or not Ryan makes his next start Sunday is in question, Shelton added. Ryan fared poorly the night before for the third ...
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