MINNEAPOLIS -- The Minnesota Twins placed starting pitcher Joe Ryan on the COVID-19 injured list on Wednesday, bumping the surging rookie from his upcoming turn.
Ryan was scheduled to pitch on Thursday against Kansas City. Manager Rocco Baldelli said Ryan was "doing OK."
The 25-year-old right-hander, who made five starts last season after being acquired in a trade with Tampa Bay, is 5-2 with a 2.28 ERA in eight starts this year. Ryan has 14 walks and 42 strikeouts in 43u2153 innings with a .186 opponent batting average. He leads all major league rookies in wins and innings and is second in strikeouts.