FORT MYERS, FLA. — Joe Ryan stepped onto the mound for his first spring appearance looking slightly different.
Yes, he did chop off his long locks since debuting for the Twins late last season. But there was an even more recent change: his jersey number.
The starter wore No. 74 last season but was No. 40 for this spring training. But in the 4-0 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday at Hammond Stadium, Ryan sported No. 41.
He pitched two innings, giving up three hits and striking out one, while wearing that number.