Ryan Near Return, Twins Pitching Relief | Minnesota Twins News

Joe Ryan is nearing a return to the mound after a glute strain sidelined him since early August, set for a rehab start this Tuesday with Triple-A St. Paul Saints—expected to throw 3 innings or 50 pitches. His comeback is crucial as the Twins’ pitching staff struggles without key arms like Mick Abel and Pablo Lopez, and his absence has hurt their playoff push. Relief that it wasn’t an arm injury, and his strong season stats prove he’s vital when healthy. He’ll need a few rehab outings to regain strength, but Minnesota might rush him back if playoff pressure mounts. This also comes at a pivotal moment for his future with the team—he’s been a game-changer since joining, and his value could make this offseason a contract-defining moment. 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/eb93516236cf2a57