Twins call up 2015 Cy Young winner Dallas Keuchel and put struggling starter Joe Ryan on IL

By: The Associated Press Posted: 4:28 PM CDT Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023

ST. LOUIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins called up left-handed pitcher Dallas Keuchel, the 2015 American League Cy Young Award winner, and placed struggling starter Joe Ryan on the injured list on Thursday.

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The 35-year-old Keuchel signed a minor league contract with the Twins in June. He posted a 1.13 ERA in six starts for Triple-A St. Paul, with 28 strikeouts and a .233 opponent batting average over 32 innings.

Keuchel, a five-time Gold Glove Award winner and two-time All-Star, has a 101-91 career record and a 3.98 ERA over parts of 11 major league seasons with the Houston Astros, Atlanta Braves, Chicago White Sox, Arizona Diamondbacks and Texas Rangers.

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan pauses after giving up a three-run home run to St. Louis Cardinals' Alec Burleson during the third inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Ryan landed on the 15-day injured list with a left groin strain. He’s 9-8 with a 4.43 ERA this season, having allowed 17 home runs over his last seven starts.

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