"But Ryan's standing as a cost-controlled, quality arm made him the type of target that Boston could circle back on this offseason - especially as a legitimate No. 2 option to place behind Garrett Crochet in the Red Sox' rotation. According to Bradford, Boston's pivot might be for several reasons. The Red Sox have reeled off a pair of trades in the last two weeks to bolster their rotation - acquiring Sonny Gray and Johan Oviedo in deals with the Cardinals and Pirates, respectively."
""Our view now, especially as we work through this ownership process and getting completion and understanding exactly what our goals are for 2026, I'm going to find a way to add around our group," Twins president of baseball operations Derek Falvey told Bradford. "Our goal and our focus is to figure out ways to fill some holes we have on our team."
Boston made a late push at July's trade deadline to acquire Twins ace Joe Ryan but failed to complete a deal before the deadline. Ryan's cost-controlled status and quality made him an attractive target to serve as a legitimate No. 2 behind Garrett Crochet in the Red Sox rotation. Boston has since added Sonny Gray and Johan Oviedo to bolster the rotation, reducing urgency for another starter. Minnesota may be reluctant to trade additional controllable assets while navigating an ownership process and planning for the 2026 season. Twins president Derek Falvey said the club intends to add around the current core, fill roster holes, and expects calls on players like Ryan and Lopez.
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