Scouting Report: Brad Malm
Houston Astros | 3B
Overall
Summary
Taj Bradley, Minnesota Twins right-hander, was placed on the 15-day injured list on May 6 due to inflammation and tightness in his right pec muscle. However, recent positive developments indicate he is progressing well in his recovery. As of May 13, Bradley has resumed playing catch and is trending toward his first bullpen session by the end of the week. Recent MRI revealed inflammation and tightness but no muscle strains or tears, which is encouraging. Bradley was having an impressive 2026 season with a 2.87 ERA, 26.1% strikeout rate, and 8.5% walk rate across eight starts and 47 innings before the injury. He appears to be closer to returning than other injured Twins starters (Pablo Lopez, David Festa, Mick Abel).
Strengths
- No muscle strains or tears confirmed by MRI
- Already resumed playing catch
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