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.