Scouting Report: Joe Ross
Chicago Cubs | RP
Overall
Summary
Joe Ryan, 29-year-old Twins right-hander, exited his start in the first inning due to elbow discomfort after just nine pitches. MRI imaging revealed no structural damage to the elbow. Ryan has progressed well through his recovery protocol, including playing catch and completing a bullpen session where he reported good velocity and effective offspeed pitches. He is on track to make his next start against Cleveland on Saturday, representing a best-case scenario outcome. Ryan has been a steady performer in the AL since 2021 with a 3.79 ERA, 27.5% strikeout rate, and excellent 5.7% walk rate across 123 appearances.
Strengths
- No structural damage confirmed by MRI
- Successful bullpen session with good velocity
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