Transitioning relievers (let alone elite ones) into starting pitchers midseason is relatively unheard of. Yet, given the unique situation Minnesota finds itself in, there may never be a better time.

Could the Minnesota Twins make an American League playoff push with a left-handed hitting outfielder addition?

With their ace Pablo Lopez and young flamethrower Zebby Matthews went on the IL with shoulder injuries of their own at the start of June, Ryan has single-handedly kept the 2025 Minnesota Twins rotation from completely falling apart. Now, he’ll be rewarded in Atlanta next week.

A former left handed pitcher for Michigan State has gotten the call up back to the major leagues by the Minnesota Twins

Twins outfielder Byron Buxton has a traveling companion for next week’s All-Star Game back in his home state of Georgia: Pitcher and teammate Joe Ryan on Wednesday was named an injury replacement for the American League team.

Joe Ryan should be an All-Star for the Minnesota Twins this season. He is currently lined up to start Saturday against Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates. That may still be a possibility but Minnesota may want him to rest. The Boston Red Sox want him to change teams.

Minnesota made a left-handed switch in its relief corps, as the club continues searching for stability out of the bullpen.

The Toronto Blue Jays' starters have the sixth-worst ERA in baseball at 4.55. The team has the American League East lead and may need to be aggressive at the trade deadline to hold on.