Scouting Report: Ryan Bergert
Kansas City Royals | SP
Overall
Summary
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
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