Twins ace Joe Ryan leaves after nine pitches Sunday
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The Minnesota Twins removed right-hander Joe Ryan after just nine pitches due to right elbow soreness during Sunday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays.
Ryan fanned leadoff man Yohendrick Pinango on three pitches, then walked Kazuma Okamoto. After Ryan's full-count fastball to Okamoto finished above the zone, he waved for manager Derek Shelton and trainer Nick Pap