Twins' manager Derek Shelton told reporters on Thursday that Joe Ryan was diagnosed with a mild left glute strain and is expected to land on the injured list.

Getting Ryan back on track will be critical for the Twins, for whom the recent investments are only the beginning.

Twins star pitcher Joe Ryan will not make his scheduled start vs. Athletics following a potentially concerning injury update

Twins manager Derek Shelton told reporters Joe Ryan will undergo further evaluation for a lower-body issue. Shelton added that Ryan is headed back to Minnesota due to back and glute issues, which puts his availability for Sunday’s start against the Brewers in obvious jeopardy.

Minnesota Twins pitcher Joe Ryan is headed to the injured list with a glute strain. Minnesota Sports Fan Joe Ryan's recent struggles make more sense after Twins reveal injury update Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan's recent injury update may offer an explanation for his recent struggles.

The Twins (56-58) fell for the third straight time, and for the first time after Monday’s trade deadline, when they were buyers for the first time in years. The first-place Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Guardians also lost their respective games, so the Twins lost no ground in the American League Central or the AL wild-card race.

If Joe Ryan is traded by the August 3 deadline, these teams may be among the recipients.

The Twins may want to add another starter if Joe Ryan lands on the IL, but they should still avoid reuniting with this right-hander.