Ryan Back on Mound, Clemens Shines Versatile | Minnesota Twins News

Joe Ryan takes a major leap forward in his glute injury recovery, throwing 25 pitches on the mound ahead of a game—manager Derek Shelton called it “very encouraging,” praising Ryan’s fluid motion and mental lift. The All-Star pitcher, sidelined since August 4th and feeling like he was “pitching underwater,” is now moving toward reintroducing breaking balls. Meanwhile, Kody Clemens, son of Roger Clemens, continues to shine as a defensive wizard and offensive force, becoming the only MLB player with 20+ appearances at four positions, while leading the Twins in home runs with 21. Shelton lauds Clemens’ adaptability and clutch mindset, making him indispensable on both sides of the ball. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/438da2dcc4385f82