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The Minnesota Twins blew it up with a flurry of trades that saw 10 players from their major league squad traded at the deadline.
Surviving the onslaught of trades was Joe Ryan, who remained in Minnesota despite being one of the more valuable trade chips that they had. Ryan will be entering the offseason with two years of team control remaining, and if the Twins are content with continuing their teardown, R.J. Anderson of CBS Sports believes he could be on the move.
“Ryan, a savvy addition originally gained through the Nelson Cruz trade, has developed into an above-average starter with a dominant fastball,” Anderson wrote. “His name popped up at the deadline, and if he’s made available he’s certain to draw a crowd.”
Ryan’s name did appear in several rumors around the trade deadline, and if the Twins had more time, he might have been the next to go. The right-hander has developed into a solid starting pitcher, earning himself an All-Star appearance this season. With two more seasons of team control, he could net a healthy return to kick-start the Twins’ rebuild.
The Twins have seemingly chosen a path for the future, and with Ryan set to be a free agent in 2027, it is unlikely that they will open a competitive window during his tenure without an extension.
The Minnesota right-hander has produced a career-best 2.83 ERA and impressive strikeout numbers; many teams would be clamoring for his services if he were made available.
Similar to Ryan, Pablo López is entering the final two seasons of his contract, and if the Twins listen to Ryan, they could listen to their other right-handed starter.
With the Twins headed for a ground-zero rebuild, Ryan could be the first of many names they look to move on from in the upcoming offseason.
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