Twins activate RHP Joe Ryan to start vs. Rangers

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Minnesota Twins right-hander Joe Ryan has been reinstated from the 15-day injured list and will start Saturday's game against the visiting Texas Rangers in Minneapolis.

Ryan, who has been sidelined with a left groin strain, allowed one run on one hit in four innings of his rehabilitation start with Triple-A St. Paul on Aug. 18.

Ryan, 27, owns a 9-8 record with a 4.43 ERA in 22