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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Taj Bradley, Minnesota Twins right-hander, placed on 15-day injured list (retroactive to May 6) with right pectoral muscle inflammation. MRI revealed no significant damage or muscle strains/tears, only inflammation and tightness. Bradley was the Twins' top starter with impressive 2.87 ERA, 4-1 record, 52 strikeouts in 47 innings through 8 starts. Recent update indicates he is playing catch and trending toward bullpen session by end of week, suggesting positive recovery trajectory. Injury occurred during between-starts throwing sessions despite strong performance in last outing (6 IP, 2 R vs Washington).
Strengths
- + Excellent 2.87 ERA in first full season with Twins
- + Strong 4-1 record through 8 starts
- + 26.1% strikeout rate demonstrates elite strikeout ability
- + 52 strikeouts in 47 innings pitched
- + Low 8.5% walk rate shows good control
- + MRI revealed no muscle strains or tears - only inflammation
- + Already playing catch and progressing toward bullpen session
- + Solid turnaround from disappointing 2025 season
- + Quality starts in 5 of 8 outings
- + Recent performance (6 IP, 2 R vs Washington) showed no signs of injury
Weaknesses
- - Right pectoral muscle inflammation requiring IL placement
- - 3.71 SIERA suggests some luck in limiting hard contact damage
- - Twins rotation decimated with multiple starters on IL
- - Unexpected injury during throwing sessions
- - Missed scheduled start against Guardians
- - Uncertainty regarding exact recovery timeline
- - Part of concerning trend of Twins pitcher injuries
Injury Status: IL-15
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