Scouting Report: Joe Gunkel
Chicago Cubs | SP
Overall
Summary
Joe Ryan, Minnesota Twins' ace right-hander, exited his start on May 3rd after just two batters and nine pitches due to elbow soreness. MRI imaging revealed no structural damage, which was a best-case scenario for the organization. Ryan has progressed well through his recovery protocol: played catch on Tuesday without incident, threw a successful bullpen session on Wednesday with good velocity and effective offspeed pitches, and is on track to make his next scheduled start on Saturday in Cleveland. Ryan expressed confidence in his recovery, stating his stuff felt better than it had been recently.
Strengths
- No structural damage confirmed by MRI
- Successful catch session on Tuesday
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