Joe Ryan addressed growing trade rumors linking him to the Atlanta Braves and Chicago Cubs as the Minnesota Twins continue to struggle this season.

Minnesota Twins right-hander Joe Ryan picked up the win on Monday night against the Chicago White Sox, but he was far from satisfied with how he got there. Ryan went six innings, gave up four earned runs on eight hits, and struck out nine in the Twins' 9-6 victory at Target Field.

Twins right-handed pitcher Joe Ryan left his Sunday afternoon start against the Blue Jays after facing just two batters with an apparent elbow injury. After striking out Torontos

Late-inning drama made the Twins' win over the White Sox one of the best of the season.

Scheduled to start against the Chicago White Sox at Target Field on Monday, Minnesota's pitcher seeks his fifth straight quality start.

Joe Ryan is pitching as well as ever. He was good before the elbow scare that forced him out of a game in early May. and he's somehow been even better since. His 2.1 fWAR leads all Twins players and ranks fifth among MLB starters.

Joe Ryan and the Minnesota Twins are 26-28 and in third place in the American League Central going into their Tuesday matchup against the Chicago White Sox. Despite holding the third AL wild card spot,