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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Joe Ryan, Twins right-hander, experienced elbow soreness during a start against Toronto but MRI revealed no structural damage. He cleared a bullpen session and is on track to make his next scheduled start. Ryan is a steady performer with a 3.79 career ERA, 27.5% strikeout rate, and excellent 5.7% walk rate. Currently posting a 3.20 ERA in 2026 with strong peripherals (52 K in 50.2 IP, only 3 HR allowed). He is under club control through 2027 at a favorable $6.1M salary and is considered a legitimate No. 2 or No. 3 starter for a playoff rotation. The Padres have shown interest in acquiring him.
Strengths
- + No structural damage confirmed by MRI after elbow scare
- + Successfully threw bullpen session with good velocity and offspeed stuff
- + On track to make next scheduled start
- + Steady performer since 2021 debut with consistent health history
- + Strong career 27.5% strikeout rate and excellent 5.7% walk rate
- + Currently posting 3.20 ERA in 2026 with only 3 HR in 50.2 IP
- + Under club control through 2027 at favorable $6.1M salary
- + Made All-Star appearance in 2025
- + Reliable innings eater with 30+ starts in recent seasons
Weaknesses
- - Recent elbow soreness required immediate medical evaluation
- - Fly-ball pitcher with history of being homer-prone
- - Lacks premium velocity compared to elite starters
- - Left first spring training start with lower back tightness
- - Played in World Baseball Classic which may have contributed to workload
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Ryan Bergert is a sp for the Kansas City Royals.
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