Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan hadn't allowed a hit through seven innings against the Kansas City Royals Tuesday, but he was not permitted to return to the mound for the eighth inning. Ryan walked two batters and struck out nine on 106 pitches, a number which was deemed too close to his season-high of 110 to continue the no-hit bid. On the season, Ryan has a 3.83 ERA and 1.11 WHIP with 133 strikeouts in 129 1/3 innings. He hasn't been the breakout fantasy option many predicted, but he's still put forth a very competent campaign.

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan gave up a pair of runs along with two hits in 6 1/3 innings in his most recent outing against the Texas Rangers on Sunday. The right-hander also surrendered three walks and a home run against Texas but struck out six batters in an otherwise solid outing. He logged 14 swinging strikes on 88 pitches and finished with a 27% CSW rate. Overall, Ryan's four-seam fastball had eight swinging strikes, while his slider and changeup each registered three. For the season, the 26-year-old owns a 3.86 ERA, a 4.29 FIP, 105 strikeouts and 31 walks in 107 1/3 innings.

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan got blitzed by the San Diego Padres Friday night, giving up 10 runs on eight hits and two walks in 4 2/3 innings of work, including five home runs. He struck out seven batters. The loss drops his record for the year to 7-4. This is by far the worst outing of Ryan's season and his career. It balloons his ERA and WHIP to 3.78 and 1.11, which, while still respectable, are not enough to make up for only striking out 80 batters in 85 2/3 innings. Ryan will need to right the shift to remain worthy of consistent rostership.

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan threw three scoreless innings and gave up one hit on Thursday night in his first minor league rehab start with Triple-A St. Paul. Ryan struck out four and walked none in the outing. The 26-year-old has been on the COVID-19 injured list for the last two weeks, but the Twins could decide to activate him soon after his impressive outing on Thursday. He should be stashed in all fantasy leagues as well, as he was 5-2 with a 2.28 ERA and 0.99 WHIP while striking out 42 and walking 14 in 43 1/3 innings over eight starts before testing positive for the virus. If Ryan doesn't have another rehab start lined up, he should rejoin Minnesota's starting rotation next week.

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan will make a minor league rehab start on Thursday with Triple-A St. Paul. The right-hander has been sidelined since May 25 due to COVID-19. The Twins are likely going to wait and see how Ryan feels after Thursday's outing before taking the next step. Although, the 25-year-old appears to be making his way closer to a return. He has a 2.28 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 42/14 K/BB ratio over 43 1/3 innings this season. Hopefully, fantasy managers won't be without Ryan for much longer.

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Sunday or Tuesday, per manager Rocco Baldelli. Ryan, who was placed on the COVID-19 injured list back on May 25, has already thrown a light bullpen session, according to beat writer Betsy Helfand, and he is ramping his way towards a rehab assignment. The 26-year-old right-hander has been excellent this season, logging a 2.28 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 42:14 K:BB across 43 1/3 innings (eight starts). We should hear more about his status in the coming days.

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan will not travel with the team this weekend for their series against the Toronto Blue Jays, according to manager Rocco Baldelli. The Twins are unsure if Ryan will need a minor league rehab assignment before he returns to the starting rotation. The 25-year-old right-hander is currently on the COVID-19 injured list. He's been fantastic for fantasy managers in his second MLB season, going 5-2 with a 2.28 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, 42 strikeouts and 14 walks in 43 1/3 innings over his eight starts. You'll obviously want to keep him stashed everywhere, and hopefully he can make his next start at some point next week.

The Minnesota Twins placed rookie right-hander Joe Ryan on the COVID-19 injured list on Wednesday and recalled left-hander Devin Smeltzer from Triple-A St. Paul in a corresponding move. Ryan has gone 5-2 with a 2.28 ERA (11 earned runs in 43 1/3 innings pitched) while walking 14 and striking out 42. He also sports a 0.99 ERA and a .186 opponents' average in eight starts, so he needs to be stashed by fantasy managers for however long he's out. Smeltzer will take Ryan's spot in Minnesota's starting rotation and get the nod on Thursday against the Kansas City Royals.

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan allowed one run over 5 2/3 innings pitched on Saturday night to help his club defeat the Royals 9-2. The right-hander surrendered five hits and two walks while striking out six in the 79-pitch effort, with the only damage against coming off an Andrew Benintendi RBI single in the third. He did also load the bases in the sixth before Caleb Thielbar recorded the final out of the frame as Ryan went on to earn the victory to improve his record to 5-2. The 25-year-old has turned out to be a terrific draft-day value as he'll take a 2.28 ERA and 0.99 WHIP into his next start versus the same Royals squad next week.

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan turned in a dominant outing against the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday, giving up just one hit and one walk in seven sparkling innings. He struck out nine batters and earned his third win of the season. Through four starts in 2022, Ryan has a 1.17 ERA and 0.70 WHIP with 25 strikeouts in 23 innings. He's given up one run total over his last three outings. Though Ryan has only made nine major league starts in his career for a total of 49 2/3 innings, he's already establishing himself as a worthy top-of-the-rotation arm. Fantasy managers who bought the breakout appear set for an excellent return on their investment.

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan cruised through his start against the Kansas City Royals on Thursday. He pitched six scoreless innings, allowing just two hits and a walk while striking out five. He earned the win to improve to 2-1 on the year. Ryan is off to a great start to his first full year in the majors. He has a 1.69 ERA and a 0.88 WHIP over 16 innings. He's notched two consecutive quality starts and he yielded only a single walk over that two-game stretch. We'll see if Ryan can keep things going in his next start on Wednesday against the Detroit Tigers.

Minnesota Twins right-hander Joe Ryan allowed one run over six innings in an 8-4 win over the Boston Red Sox on Friday. Ryan struck out seven and walked none with his only mistake coming in the form of an Alex Verdugo solo homer in the second inning. Ryan has been solid for the Twins through two starts, allowing three runs across 10 innings of work while striking out 11. He will take a 1-1 record into his next start, which is slated to come against the Kansas City Royals on Thursday.

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan will get the Opening Day nod for the team against the Seattle Mariners at home on Thursday, April 7. The 25-year-old right-hander made only five starts in his rookie season last year, going 2-1 with a 4.05 ERA, 0.79 WHIP, a 30% strikeout rate and a 5.0% walk rate over 26 2/3 innings pitched. Ryan was previously a top-100 prospect for the Tampa Bay Rays and has late-round upside in deep mixed leagues for an improved Twins team. Before making his major league debut last September, Ryan had a 3.41 ERA, 0.79 WHIP and 92 strikeouts over 66 innings pitched for the Triple-A affiliates with Tampa and Minnesota.

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan struggled in Thursday's no-decision against the Tigers. Ryan allowed six runs on six hits over 4 2/3 innings of work. He struck out five batters while issuing a pair of walks. Ryan's overall line was ugly, but the underlying numbers suggest perhaps he was a bit unlucky, as the Tigers mustered just a 79.7 MPH average exit velocity against him. The rookie starter has pitched to a 4.05 ERA with 30 strikeouts and five walks in 26 2/3 innings. Ryan certainly seems to have earned himself a spot in the rotation for 2022, making him a name to watch in the upcoming offseason.

The Minnesota Twins activated starting pitcher Joe Ryan from the bereavement list on Wednesday. He is scheduled to make his final start of the year against the Detroit Tigers on Thursday. The 25-year-old rookie has been impressive since making his MLB debut on September 1. He's made four starts and has gone 2-1 with a 2.45 ERA, a 0.59 WHIP and an 8.3 K/BB ratio. In his most recent start against the Chicago Cubs last Wednesday, he struck out 11 over just five innings. If you need a streamer for championship week or a sneaky DFS play on Thursday, Ryan is an enticing option in a favorable matchup against Detroit.

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan put together one of the most impressive performances of his young career in Wednesday's win over the Cubs. Ryan pitched five innings, allowing just two runs on three hits with one walk issued. The right-hander struck out a career-high 11 batters, generating 13 whiffs, with 10 of them coming on his fastball. He showcased his swing-and-miss stuff right from the start, as he struck out the side on 13 pitches in the first inning. Ryan has looked excellent through his first four career starts, pitching to a 2.45 ERA with a 32.1 percent strikeout rate and a minuscule 3.8 percent walk rate. The 25-year-old is a must-have player in both redraft and dynasty formats, with the arrow pointing squarely upward for his fantasy value in 2022.

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan (wrist) was hit in his right arm by a comebacker during his start against the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday. After the game, he was taken for X-rays, which returned negative, leading to a diagnosis of a right wrist contusion. This is great news for Ryan, who should have a good chance of making his next start against the Chicago Cubs next Tuesday. The 25-year-old has looked good over his first three MLB starts. He's gone 1-1 with a 2.12 ERA, a 0.53 WHIP and 7.0 K/BB.

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan (wrist) pitched well over five innings before exiting Tuesday's start after being hit on the wrist by a comebacker against the Indians. Ryan pitched five innings, allowing one run on three hits while walking one. The young right-hander struck out five and generated nine whiffs, effectively utilizing his four-pitch mix. Ryan has allowed just four runs through his first 17 innings pitched while recording a 14:2 strikeout-to-walk ratio. While the X-rays on the injury came back negative, the Twins are calling it a right wrist contusion, which could sideline the talented rookie for the remainder of the season.

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan authored a seven-inning gem during a 3-0 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday. The 25-year-old took a perfect game into the seventh inning before Indians infielder Amed Rosario broke up the bid with a single. Ryan, part of the Nelson Cruz trade, struck out four across 85 pitches. Ryan has yet to unlock the 13.0 K/9 rate that he sported in the minors, but that upside alone makes him worth a speculative add in deeper leagues. The right-hander will get a rematch with the Indians during his next start.

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan will be called up Wednesday as part of the team's September roster additions. Ryan, who came over to the Twins in the Nelson Cruz trade, will make his debut against the Cubs Wednesday. The 25-year-old Ryan has pitched to a 3.68 ERA with a 91:12 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 66 innings between Triple-A Durham and Triple-A St. Paul. He features a fastball, slider, changeup, and curveball, though his 92-96 MPH heater has been his bread-and-butter pitch in his pro career, thanks to his deceptive delivery. Ryan is an intriguing DFS play on Wednesday's slate, given the fact that the Cubs own the majors' worst strikeout rate- and that the talented righty has racked up 326 strikeouts in 226 career innings.