Ryan Jensen (baseball, born 1997)

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59+13 innings pitched. On November 15, 2022, the Cubs added Jensen to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft. [18]

Jensen was optioned to the Double-A Tennessee Smokies to begin the 2023 season. [19] In 30 games split between Tennessee and the Triple-A Iowa Cubs, he accumulated a 2–7 record and 5.77 ERA with 66 strikeouts over 53 innings of work. [20]

Seattle Mariners

On August 8, 2023, Jensen was claimed off waivers by the Seattle Mariners. [21] In 13 games for the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers, he pitched to a 3.18 ERA with 12 strikeouts across 11+13 innings of work. On November 22, Jensen was designated for assignment by the Mariners. [22]

Minnesota Twins

On November 27, 2023, Jensen was claimed off waivers by the Miami Marlins. [23] On December 20, Jensen was designated for assignment following the acquisition of Roddery Muñoz. [24]

Jensen was claimed off waivers by the Minnesota Twins on January 4, 2024. [25] The Twins designated him for assignment on February 2, 2024, [26] and later sent him outright to the Triple-A St. Paul Saints after he cleared waivers on February 6. [27] In 44 appearances (three starts) for St. Paul, Jensen compiled a 4-5 record and 4.76 ERA with 81 strikeouts across 56+23 innings pitched.

Jensen made 21 appearances for Triple-A St. Paul in 2025, struggling to a 2-4 record and 6.59 ERA with 39 strikeouts across 28+23 innings pitched. Jensen was released by the Twins organization on June 25, 2025. [28]

Chicago Cubs (second stint)

On July 3, 2025, Jensen signed a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs. [29]

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Ryan Jensen
Chicago Cubs
Pitcher
Born: (1997-11-23) November 23, 1997 (age 27)
Monterey, California, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right