Joe Ryan SP MIN Tue 6/3/25 2:00 AM
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Ryan (6-2) earned the win over the Athletics on Monday, allowing four runs on six hits and three walks while striking out four batters over five innings.
EDGE Analysis
Ryan was provided with a 6-0 lead through two innings, but he nearly gave it all back when the A's scored four runs over the third and fourth frames. The big blow was a three-run homer by Lawrence Butler that was just the second long ball Ryan has given up over his past four outings. Ryan ran into trouble again in the fifth, loading the bases with no outs, but he was able to induce two popouts and a groundout to prevent any runs and end his start on a positive note. Though the right-hander gave up four runs for the first time since yielding six against Atlanta on April 20, he got enough support to pick up his fifth win across his past seven appearances. Ryan has been excellent in that stretch, posting a 2.20 ERA and 0.85 WHIP with a 48:9 K:BB over 41 frames.
Joe Ryan SP MIN Wed 5/28/25 9:22 AM
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Ryan (5-2) picked up the win in Tuesday's 4-2 victory over the Rays, allowing one run on five hits and a walk over six innings. He struck out five.
EDGE Analysis
The right-hander wrapped up the month of May undefeated, going 3-0 with a 1.86 ERA, 0.72 WHIP and 33:5 K:BB over 29 innings while delivering four quality starts in five trips to the mound. Ryan has put up Cy Young-worthy numbers to begin the season, and he'll look to get back in the win column in his next outing, which lines up to come on the road early next week against the A's.
Joe Ryan SP MIN Thu 5/22/25 11:45 AM
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Ryan didn't factor in the decision in Monday's suspended game against the Guardians after giving up three runs on three hits and two walks across five innings. He struck out four.
EDGE Analysis
The contest resumed ahead of Wednesday's regularly scheduled game, which Ryan was originally positioned to start. The right-hander instead took the mound for the fourth inning of the suspended game with a 2-1 lead, and he nearly went the distance before allowing the first two batters to reach in the ninth inning. Closer Jhoan Duran was unable to strand the runners and blew the save, leaving Ryan with a no-decision. It wasn't a bad showing from Ryan, though it still ended a dominant four-start stretch that saw him allow just two runs with a 35:3 K:BB over 25 innings. The 28-year-old lines up to take the mound on the road against the Rays early next week.
Joe Ryan SP MIN Tue 5/20/25 7:24 PM
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Ryan will pitch Wednesday for the resumption of Monday's suspended game against the Guardians, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
The right-hander was penciled in to start Wednesday's series finale for Minnesota, but he'll instead take the mound for the suspended contest after Tuesday's game was also postponed. The Twin's held a 2-1 lead after three innings when the game was pushed Monday, so Ryan will have a strong opportunity to secure his fourth win in five starts. After the completion of the suspended game, Chris Paddack will start Wednesday's regularly scheduled contest for the Twins.
Joe Ryan SP MIN Sat 5/17/25 9:38 AM
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Ryan (4-2) picked up the win Friday, allowing two hits and a walk over six scoreless innings in a 3-0 victory over the Brewers. He struck out nine.
EDGE Analysis
Milwaukee got a runner to third base in the first inning on a Brice Turang single and a couple stolen bases, but it was as close as the home side would come to getting a run on the board off Ryan. The right-hander fired 64 of 99 pitches for strikes en route to his fourth straight quality start, and he'll take a 2.42 ERA, 0.79 WHIP and 63:6 K:BB through 52 innings into his next outing, which lines up to come at home next week against the Guardians.
Joe Ryan SP MIN Sun 5/11/25 12:36 AM
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Ryan (3-2) earned the win over San Francisco on Saturday, allowing one run on two hits and no walks while striking out seven batters over six innings.
EDGE Analysis
Ryan was originally slated to start Thursday against Baltimore, but he had to be pushed back due to an illness. The ailment may have contributed to Ryan being lifted after just 76 innings Saturday -- he was shown laying on the dugout floor between innings, so he clearly wasn't 100 percent -- but it didn't affect his effectiveness. The right-hander induced 12 whiffs, fanned seven batters and gave up just one run -- on a Heliot Ramos homer -- while notching his third straight quality start. Over that three-game span, Ryan has given up just two runs over 19 innings while posting a 26:2 K:BB. On the season, he has a 2.74 ERA, 0.83 WHIP (third-best among qualified pitchers) and sterling 54:5 K:BB over 46 frames.
Joe Ryan SP MIN Thu 5/8/25 3:01 PM
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Ryan (illness) will start Saturday's game against the Giants, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ryan had been slated to take the ball Thursday versus the Orioles but was scratched due to illness. However, he was able to throw a bullpen session Thursday and will be all systems go Saturday at Target Field against the Giants. Chris Paddack will draw the start in the series opener Friday.
Joe Ryan SP MIN Thu 5/8/25 12:02 AM
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Ryan won't start as scheduled against the Orioles on Thursday due to an illness.
EDGE Analysis
Bailey Ober will start Thursday's series finale in Ryan's place. The 28-year-old right-hander will presumably look to make his next start once he's feeling better, which could set him up for a date with the Giants over the weekend.
Joe Ryan SP MIN Fri 5/2/25 10:10 PM
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Ryan didn't factor into the decision Friday against the Red Sox after allowing one run on four hits and one walk in six innings. He struck out eight.
EDGE Analysis
Ryan worked at least five innings in his seventh straight start to open the season, and it was the fifth time he held the opposition to one run or less already in 2025. The right-hander's velocity was also up a bit, as he touched 95 mph 12 times, and it helped translate to an outstanding 17 swings and misses. Over 40 innings this season, Ryan now boasts a 2.93 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and a sparkling 47:5 K:BB. His ability to limit free passes would figure to play well in his next scheduled outing versus the Orioles, who ranked 25th in the majors in on-base percentage (.296) as of Friday.
Joe Ryan SP MIN Sun 4/27/25 4:21 PM
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Ryan (2-2) earned the win Sunday over the Angels, allowing four hits and a walk over seven scoreless innings. He struck out 11.
EDGE Analysis
It was a stellar bounce-back performance from Ryan after he allowed six runs over five innings during his last start in Atlanta. The right-hander set a season high with 11 strikeouts while delivering seven scoreless innings for the second time this year. Ryan lowered his ERA to 3.18 with a 0.91 WHIP and an impressive 39:4 K:BB through his first six outings (34 innings). Ryan's currently scheduled to face the Red Sox on the road in his next start.