Twins Pitcher Joe Ryan Avoids Arbitration, Secures 1-Year, $6.2M Deal

Twins pitcher Joe Ryan has successfully avoided arbitration, agreeing to a one-year contract that guarantees him $6.2 million. The deal includes a mutual option for 2027, with Ryan set to earn $6.1 million in 2026, a $13 million mutual option, and a $100,000 buyout. This salary reflects the midpoint of figures exchanged. The 29-year-old right-hander is coming off a career year, posting a 13-10 record with a 3.42 ERA, 194 strikeouts, and 39 walks over 171 innings. He remains under team control through the 2027 season.