The Red Sox's pursuit of Twins pitcher Joe Ryan appears to be at an end, as Minnesota is no longer expected to trade the righty. The team had been linked to Ryan since the summer, but with Boston's recent moves in acquiring Sonny Gray and Johan Oviedo, it seems they've shifted their focus elsewhere.
Just days ago, the Red Sox sent a package of top prospects to the Pirates for Oviedo, including outfielder Jhostynxon Garcia. However, the Twins were looking for one of Boston's top prospects, either Jarren Duran or Wilyer Abreu, as part of any deal for Ryan. The fact that this particular offer was rebuffed suggests that the Twins are committed to keeping their star righty.
Ryan has two seasons left on his contract with the Twins and would likely become a prime candidate for trade if Minnesota underperforms next season. However, there's still a possibility he could be moved in the future.
Meanwhile, the Red Sox have been focusing on acquiring hitters this offseason. They've been linked to several top free agents, including Kyle Schwarber, Pete Alonso, J.T. Realmuto, Kazuma Okamoto, and Alex Bregman, who became a free agent after opting out of his contract with the team.
The Twins' decision not to trade Ryan could be a sign that they're confident in their own roster for next season. With several key players expected to return from injury, Minnesota might be better equipped to compete in the AL Central without making a major move.
Just days ago, the Red Sox sent a package of top prospects to the Pirates for Oviedo, including outfielder Jhostynxon Garcia. However, the Twins were looking for one of Boston's top prospects, either Jarren Duran or Wilyer Abreu, as part of any deal for Ryan. The fact that this particular offer was rebuffed suggests that the Twins are committed to keeping their star righty.
Ryan has two seasons left on his contract with the Twins and would likely become a prime candidate for trade if Minnesota underperforms next season. However, there's still a possibility he could be moved in the future.
Meanwhile, the Red Sox have been focusing on acquiring hitters this offseason. They've been linked to several top free agents, including Kyle Schwarber, Pete Alonso, J.T. Realmuto, Kazuma Okamoto, and Alex Bregman, who became a free agent after opting out of his contract with the team.
The Twins' decision not to trade Ryan could be a sign that they're confident in their own roster for next season. With several key players expected to return from injury, Minnesota might be better equipped to compete in the AL Central without making a major move.
, can't believe Boston's giving up on getting Ryan! Interesting how the Twins are holding strong and committing to keeping their star pitcher. Maybe they've got some hidden gems waiting to break out? 
. Boston's always gotta be on the lookout for a big move, but I think the Twins are good with keeping Ryan where he's at 
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! I mean, he's supposed to be their ace righty, but it looks like they're just going to sit back and wait for Minnesota to drop him 
. Meanwhile, they're overpaying for other hitters, if you ask me... like Kyle Schwarber? Really? 
I'm not sold on that guy at all...
. One minute they're going all in on Ryan and now they're backtracking. It's like they didn't even do their homework or something 
. The fact that they sent away Oviedo just to try and get Ryan suggests they were desperate.
. They're not going to throw away a valuable asset for some prospects that might not even work out. It's all about player development and building a strong core. I mean, who needs a bunch of prospects when you have guys like Ryan and Jose Berríos on your team? 
. So, I'm surprised they're not making a bigger push for someone like Schwarber or Alonso. Still, you never know what's gonna happen in the offseason...
... and btw did you see that Red Sox game last week? 
they played so well! 
. So now we gotta rely on speculations from other teams... like, can't we just have some actual info for once? 
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. Not exactly conducive to having a good discussion, you know what I mean? 
that the Twins aren't moving Joe Ryan 
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. But with Boston's recent moves, it looks like they've shifted gears 
. They're going all in on hitters this offseason - 5 top free agents, to be exact 
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. Ryan might not even see the trading block 
... they gotta think about there future now tho... if boston got oviedo, maybe they had somethin better lined up 
. I mean, they've got some big name players coming back from injury so that's definitely a plus 
. I mean, they've got some key players coming back from injury, so maybe they're confident in their own roster now 
. Maybe they'll come back swinging in the future? 
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. I mean, he's an amazing pitcher and would've been a great addition to the Red Sox lineup. But now they're focusing on hitting, which is cool, but I still think they should be trying to get some top-notch pitching too 
. The fact that the Twins are committing to Ryan with two more seasons on his contract shows they trust him, which is awesome, but it's also a bit puzzling given how well he's been performing lately 
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! ok, so like, whats the deal with joe ryan? everyone was saying he was gonna get traded to boston but now hes staying with minnesota 
. thats kinda weird, right? they wanted jarren duran or wilyer abreu from boston in return, but they didnt take it... maybe minnesota is like super confident in their team now and dont need a new pitcher 
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They just sent a solid package of prospects for Oviedo, and now it looks like they're focusing on getting some hitters to bolster their lineup. Kyle Schwarber would be a huge addition - I mean, have you seen his power numbers? 
️ But seriously, the Red Sox seem to be building towards something big. Meanwhile, the Twins' decision not to trade Ryan is interesting... maybe they think they've got what it takes to compete with their roster intact? 
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