Joe Ryan is a resilient, talented, and fan-favorite pitcher for the Twins. With his second year of arbitration eligibility, there is a concern that he may price himself out of Minnesota.
Ryan started his fourth full season with the Twins strongly, posting impressive early stretches amidst rotation injuries and uncertainty. By mid-June, he had become the ace of the staff, posting one of the most impressive first-half ERAs in franchise history.
By midseason, Ryan had posted one of the more impressive first-half ERAs in franchise history: 2.
Author's summary: Joe Ryan's performance may lead to a significant salary increase.