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Why Twins' Joe Ryan is a 2026 Regression Candidate

Story byJoey MistrettaMon, January 12, 2026 at 2:33 AM UTC·2 min readMinnesota Twins star Joe Ryan has emerged as one of the better pitchers in baseball. He deserves credit for the success he's had. In 2025, Ryan made the first All-Star team of his career and finished the season with a 3.42 ERA across 171 innings on the mound.

Why Twins' Joe Ryan is a 2026 Regression Candidate

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Key Highlights

  • However, is there reason to believe that Ryan is a 2026 regression candidate?While Ryan has become an ace-caliber starter, he's never been especially dominant on the mound.
  • He isn't necessarily an old-school workhorse either, as his 171 innings last year were a career-high.
  • Overall, the right-handed hurler has pitched to a 3.79 ERA for his career. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementRyan's success stems from his ability to limit walks.
  • He ranked in the 87th percentile in walk percentage in 2025.
  • His heater, despite checking in at only the 37th percentile mark in fastball velocity, is effective and was in the 93rd percentile for fastball run value. His breaking run value was below average, as it was in the 42nd percentile.
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