The Minnesota Twins are about to face the Cleveland Guardians in a crucial four-game series.
Before this important match, manager Rocco Baldelli shared some tough news: Joe Ryan has a Grade 2 strain in his right shoulder. This injury will keep him out for “weeks to months,” according to Baldelli.
Ryan, who is 28 years old, was put on the injured list. Scott Blewett has been called up to replace him. In 23 starts this season, Ryan has a 3.60 ERA and an impressive strikeout-to-walk ratio of 6.39. He got hurt during his game against the Chicago Cubs after just 29 pitches .
Impact of the Injury:
The teres major muscle connects the scapula and humerus bones. Max Scherzer had a similar injury last September and missed almost a month, nearly jeopardizing his postseason play with the Texas Rangers.
Scherzer’s quick return was unusual; typically, players miss about 74 days with this kind of strain according to Baseball Prospectus’ database. With only 51 days left in the regular season, Ryan might not be back until mid-to-late October—just before the World Series.
Fans might worry that this could affect their postseason chances significantly.
Baldelli hasn’t ruled out Ryan’s return before the end of the regular season but admitted it’s more serious than they initially thought.
Other Injuries Plaguing The Twins:
This isn’t an isolated incident for the Twins; they’ve been hit hard by injuries all year long. Key players like Carlos Correa, Brooks Lee, Alex Kirilloff, Chris Paddack, and Brock Stewart are also sidelined.
Injuries have really tested them this season! Do you think they can still make it through?
