TOUCH DOWN A FEW MINUTES AGO: Minnesota Twins All-Star Joe Ryan BANNED from MLB Activities After Positive Test for…
In a stunning development that has rocked the baseball world, Minnesota Twins All-Star pitcher Joe Ryan has been officially banned from all Major League Baseball (MLB) activities, following a positive test for a substance that fans and analysts are struggling to believe.
Sources close to the situation confirm that Ryan, 29, tested positive for a banned performance-enhancing compound known as “Ultra-Torque-X” — an experimental supplement reportedly designed for racehorses.
Yes, racehorses.
The test, administered last week as part of MLB’s random screening protocol, returned results that immediately raised red flags with league officials. According to insiders, Ryan’s sample showed elevated levels of a stimulant that has been on MLB’s prohibited list since 2019.
“This isn’t your everyday PED,” a source told MLB Buzz. “This is next-level stuff. It’s not something you find at your local supplement shop — this came from a lab.”
Ryan, who was selected as an All-Star in 2023 and has been a key part of the Twins’ rotation, has denied knowingly ingesting the substance, stating in a brief press release:
“I have always respected the game and its rules. I would never intentionally use anything to gain an unfair advantage. My team and I are investigating how this may have happened.”
MLB has moved quickly, issuing an immediate suspension pending further investigation. While the duration of the ban has not yet been confirmed, experts believe he could face up to 80 games, a suspension that would likely sideline him for the remainder of the season and part of next year.
The Twins organization released a short statement:
“We are aware of the situation involving Joe Ryan. We support MLB’s drug-testing policy and are cooperating fully. At this time, we have no further comment.”
Fans on social media are reacting with a mix of shock, disbelief, and wild conspiracy theories, with #FreeJoeRyan and #HorsePillGate trending within minutes of the news breaking.
