Joe Ryan Had a "Clean MRI" Sunday, Will Throw Bullpen Wednesday

[Matthew Trueblood]

Joe Ryan's MRI Sunday came back clean, a Twins source confirmed to Twins Daily Tuesday. As first reported by Dan Hayes of The Athletic, Ryan played catch Tuesday and will throw a bullpen session Wednesday, after which the team will evaluate when he might make his next start. 

Ryan left his last start Sunday after just two batters faced, with what the team called "elbow soreness". His scan revealed no damage to his UCL, but until he gets back onto a mound and pitches pain-free, the next steps in getting him back into the starting rotation will not become clear. Wednesday is the last day on which the team can make an injured list stint retroactive to Sunday, so the bullpen session will be important. If it goes well (and Ryan recovers from it well), the team might choose to skate by without placing him on the injured list. If, however, there's any lingering discomfort, a stint on the IL is likely.

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[Linus]

Great news. Hopefully he stays healthy going forward so the option of trading him at the deadline is available. Bullet dodged. 

[Vanimal46]

Best possible outcome. It would have been a disaster losing him for an extended period of time 

[Patzky]

This is unexpected great news. I hope Joe comes through the week alright! Would it be too protective to have him do a bullpen stint of a few innings this weekend vs a start?

[HerbieFan]

As a 58-year old, beaten down Minnesota sports fan, I'm not even sure how to respond to this.  I'm SO used to the worst-case, this just doesn't even seem possible! :)