"Ryan was sent for imaging over the weekend after experiencing lower back discomfort, but he's dealing only with inflammation. There should still be ample time for Ryan to be ready for the start of the season. If healthy, he'd be a lock to take the ball on Opening Day after Minnesota lost Pablo López to Tommy John surgery."
"Raya's move to the bullpen doesn't come as a huge surprise. The former fourth-round pick has good stuff but hasn't thrown enough strikes in his minor league career. He walked almost 13% of opponents over 98 2/3 Triple-A frames a year ago, turning in a 6.02 earned run average in the process."
Joe Ryan is progressing well in his recovery from lower back inflammation after being scratched from a start. He has already begun throwing from 90 feet, and imaging revealed only inflammation rather than structural damage. Ryan is expected to be ready for Opening Day, where he would start as the Twins' ace following Pablo López's Tommy John surgery. The rotation would continue with Bailey Ober and Simeon Woods Richardson, with a competition for the final two spots among Zebby Matthews, Taj Bradley, and David Festa. Meanwhile, prospect Marco Raya has been permanently moved to the bullpen after struggling with control in the rotation, walking nearly 13% of opponents in Triple-A.
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