Twins' Joe Ryan Caught Using Baby Powder to Beat the Heat

Minnesota Twins pitcher Joe Ryan was caught sprinkling a powdery substance down the pants of his uniform during a recent game against the Chicago White Sox. It is unclear if the bottle in question contained the talcum-free version of the powder.

Minnesota Twins pitcher Joe Ryan has been caught using baby powder to beat the heat during a recent game against the Chicago White Sox.

Ryan was in the dugout rooting on his teammates on Monday in Chicago during his off day, while Chris Paddack handled the starting duties for the Twins. Moments after the 7th inning came to a close, Ryan sprinkled a powdery substance from what appeared to be a bottle of baby powder down the pants of his Twins' uniform.

Twins' Joe Ryan Caught Using Baby Powder to Beat the Heat

It is unclear if the bottle in question contained the talcum-free version of the powder.

Temperatures soared into the mid-80s at the start of the Twins-White Sox game, with the humidity making conditions feel much more uncomfortable.

Twins' Joe Ryan Caught Using Baby Powder to Beat the Heat

Bally Sports North cameras showed Twins shortstop Carlos Correa taking off his gloves in the dugout, as Ryan stood nearby and used the powdery substance.

Correa hit a home run in the seventh inning, which helped the Twins win a third consecutive game.

Twins' Joe Ryan Caught Using Baby Powder to Beat the Heat

The Twins are in the midst of a strong season. Monday's win marked the team's 52nd win of the year, and Minnesota has the fourth-best record in the American League. Meanwhile, the White Sox have only managed to win 26 games so far and own the MLB's worst record.

Ryan has been one of the bright spots for the Twins this season. The 26-year-old right-hander has a 6-3 record with a 3.63 ERA in 14 starts.

It is not uncommon for players to use baby powder to help absorb sweat and keep them cool during games. However, it is important to note that talcum powder has been linked to health risks, including cancer.

The talc-free version of baby powder is made with cornstarch instead of talc. Cornstarch is a natural absorbent that can help keep players cool and dry without the potential health risks associated with talc.

It is unclear if Ryan was using the talc-free version of baby powder. The Twins have not commented on the incident.

Tuesday's matchup between the Twins and White Sox was postponed due to weather. The game was rescheduled as part of a doubleheader on July 10.