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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Taj Bradley, 25-year-old right-hander for the Minnesota Twins, was placed on the 15-day injured list with right pectoral inflammation, retroactive to May 6, 2026. An MRI revealed no significant muscle damage (no strains or tears), with only inflammation and tightness noted. Bradley had been the Twins' top pitcher in 2026, posting a 4-1 record with a 2.87 ERA across 8 starts and 47 innings, leading the team with 52 strikeouts. He is scheduled to consult with Dr. Keith Meister for a second opinion. Recent updates indicate he is progressing well, having played catch and trending toward a bullpen session by late May. Bradley previously suffered a similar right pectoral strain with Tampa Bay in 2024 but returned to complete the season with 25 starts and 138 innings.
Strengths
- + Clean MRI with no muscle strains or tears
- + Strong 2026 start: 2.87 ERA, 4-1 record in 8 starts
- + 26.1% strikeout rate demonstrates elite swing-and-miss stuff
- + Low 8.5% walk rate shows good control
- + First pitcher to hit 100 mph on Twins radar gun since 2008
- + Early recovery progression: playing catch within days of IL placement
- + Previous similar injury (2024 pectoral strain) successfully resolved with full season completion
- + Only 25 years old with upside potential
Injury Status: IL-15
About
LJ Talley is a second baseman for the Chicago Cubs.
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