Joe Ryan Removed From Team USA WBC Pitcher Pool

Joe Ryan will no longer pitch for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic, as the team opted to add Blue Jays closer Jeff Hoffman to the roster instead. Ryan, who recently made his spring debut after recovering from a mid-February back injury, is currently projected to start for the Twins on Opening Day against the Orioles on March 26. He is coming off a 2025 season where he tossed a career-high 171 innings with a 3.42 ERA.