Twins RHP Joe Ryan (back) scratched vs. Red Sox
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The Minnesota Twins scratched All-Star right-hander Joe Ryan from his scheduled start against the Boston Red Sox on Saturday afternoon just prior to the first pitch due to tightness in lower back.
The decision comes one day after the team announced right-hander Pablo Lopez will undergo Tommy John surgery next week and miss the entire 2026 season.
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