Joe Ryan Sees $13 Million Mutual Option Declined by Twins

The Minnesota Twins declined right-hander Joe Ryan's $13 million mutual option for 2027, opting instead to retain him via arbitration projections. Ryan remains under team control for another season after recording a 3.79 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, and a 159:31 strikeout-to-walk ratio across 144.2 innings and 27 outings for Minnesota during the 2026 Major League Baseball season.