Joe Ryan

[Cory Engelhardt]

I wanted to start a topic and get opinions on Joe Ryan, mostly because of what Bobby Nightengale shared earlier. Bobby stated that BECAUSE the Twins have 4 starters who are all (at this point) only signed through 2027, one of them most likely is going to be traded. Personally, between Pablo, Ryan, Ober and Kremer, I could see 2 of them even not back next year. 

With that, my question specifically regarding Joe Ryan. Let's say the Twins KNOW he isn't going to be extended. I'd argue he has pretty neutral value after finishing the season with a couple of ok starts, compared to what he looked like for all of August.

So, let's say hypothetically they were NOT looking specifically for a package of prospects that are in high A and won't be ready until 2029. Let's say they want a package of player or players that specifically could be ready even for opening day 2027. And for THIS exercise, let's say it's primarily one player coming back who for sure will be on the opening day roster.

My thoughts process here is, can they get a young hitter that would be part of their core (so to speak) in a deal for Joe Ryan. Maybe it's even someone that another team isn't in love with and/or is blocked. 

For example, would a deal with the Red Sox were going to offer something like Triston Casas or Kristian Campbell interest anyone? I'm NOT saying they are who I would target, but that's the type of player as far as age range and veteran status I'm thinking of for this post. Possibly someone who can be a catcher or 1B or 2B, or even SS, who is ready to step in now, not years from now.

 

Alright, long winded answer, who ya got? 

[Whammy]

Trade values are hard to judge but....

Joe Ryan and Marek Houston for Geraldo Perdomo

[SteveLV]

Red Sox have always liked Ryan and if they lose to the Yankees again, they might be ready to make a big move.

Would have like Tolles!  Or Arias!