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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Taj Bradley, Minnesota Twins right-handed starter, was placed on the 15-day injured list on May 6, 2026 (retroactive) due to right pectoral inflammation. MRI revealed inflammation and tightness but no muscle strains or tears. As of May 13, Bradley is playing catch again and trending toward a bullpen session by end of week. Bradley has been the Twins' best starter in 2026 with a 4-1 record, 2.87 ERA, 26.1% strikeout rate, and 8.5% walk rate across 8 starts and 47 innings. His 3.71 SIERA suggests he's been fortunate with hard contact allowed. This is a positive turnaround from a disappointing 2025 season after being acquired from Tampa Bay.
Strengths
- + Strong 2026 start with 2.87 ERA and 4-1 record
- + Leading team with 52 strikeouts in 47 innings
- + 26.1% strikeout rate shows improved stuff
- + Low 8.5% walk rate demonstrates control
- + MRI showed no significant damage or tears
- + Trending toward return with catch play and bullpen session planned
- + Positive turnaround from disappointing 2025 campaign
- + Acquired from Tampa Bay, showing value in trade
Weaknesses
- - Currently on 15-day injured list with pectoral inflammation
- - 3.71 SIERA suggests he's been fortunate with hard contact allowed
- - Unexpected injury during between-starts throwing sessions
- - Missed scheduled start against Guardians
- - Part of injury-plagued Twins rotation (3 of top 5 starters on IL)
- - Injury occurred early in promising season
- - Severity of pectoral injury still being evaluated
Injury Status: IL-15
About
Tucker Bradley is a left fielder for the Chicago Cubs.
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