"At the trade deadline this past season, the Red Sox believed they were close to landing Joe Ryan, an elite arm who had his best year yet for the Twins in 2025. As long as Red Sox ownership keeps the financial clamps on chief baseball officer Craig Breslow, he'll need to get creative in improving a Red Sox team that's already quite good. Revisiting what he missed at the deadline is the simplest way to do so,"
"Revisiting what he missed at the deadline is the simplest way to do so, and as much as the Twins say they want to win in 2026, they understand: Now is the time to strike and dealing Boston another front-line starter to pair alongside Garrett Crochet is the way to do it."
The Red Sox nearly acquired Joe Ryan at the 2025 trade deadline, with Ryan viewed as an elite starter who had his best season for the Twins. A trade to add Ryan would create a top-of-rotation pairing with Garrett Crochet. Ownership is imposing financial constraints that limit payroll flexibility, which will require chief baseball officer Craig Breslow to pursue creative moves to improve the roster. The Twins are positioned to act now, believing 2026 represents their competitive window and making the timing favourable for a deal involving a front-line starter.
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