In the 2023 season, Joe Ryan's performance has been a rollercoaster ride for the Minnesota Twins.

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Twins' Stellar Rotation

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The Rise of Joe Ryan

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The Groin Injury Mystery

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Ryan's Remarkable Return

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A Critical Time for the Twins

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Analyzing Ryan's Comeback

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Playoff Aspirations

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In the 2023 season, Joe Ryan's performance has been a rollercoaster ride for the Minnesota Twins.

Twins' Stellar Rotation

The Twins boasted one of baseball's best rotations in the first half of 2023, with an impressive 3.64 ERA and 517 innings pitched at the All-Star Break.

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The Rise of Joe Ryan

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The Groin Injury Mystery

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Ryan's Remarkable Return

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A Critical Time for the Twins

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Analyzing Ryan's Comeback

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Playoff Aspirations

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