Taj Bradley’s Injury and the Twins’ Rotation Adjustments On Tuesday night, Taj Bradley delivered a strong performance for the Minnesota Twins, pitching six innings while allowing just two runs against the Washington Nationals. The outing marked another solid start in Bradley’s season, as he continued to showcase his effectiveness on the mound. However, the night’s events took a turn when Bradley reported soreness shortly after the game, prompting the Twins to place him on the 15-day injured list with right pectoralis muscle inflammation. The injury occurred less than 24 hours after his start, raising concerns about his availability for the team’s upcoming schedule. Bradley’s injury came just days after he was scheduled to start the Twins’ series finale against the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday. The Twins’ decision to place him on the injured list was made after he flew back to Minnesota and underwent an MRI, which came back clean. A second opinion from Dr. Keith Meister was scheduled, a process manager Derek Shelton described as standard. While the injury does not appear to affect Bradley’s ability to throw, Shelton noted that it could impact the team’s strategic planning. “It doesn’t really impact him when he’s throwing, but it impacts other moves,” Shelton said. “We just wanted to be aware of it and make sure it got looked at.” Bradley’s performance this season has been impressive, with a 2.87 ERA across his first eight starts. He leads the Twins in innings pitched (47) and has recorded a team-high 52 strikeouts, along with four wins. His ability to limit runs has been consistent, as he has allowed two runs or fewer in seven of his eight starts. The start against the Nationals, where he allowed two runs and struck out eight batters, exemplifies his effectiveness.#minnesota_twins #taj_bracket #dr_keith_meister #travis_adams #kendry_rojas
