Bob Nightengale: Twins Could Explore Joe Ryan Trade Market This Offseason

With the GM Meetings underway and a December lockout looming, the MLB offseason could move quickly over the next few weeks. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale suggests teams may be motivated to get deals done before the uncertainty surrounding the next collective bargaining agreement.

For the Twins, Joe Ryan remains a name to watch. Nightengale notes that Minnesota could explore trade offers this offseason or hold onto the right-hander until next July, when his value could potentially increase.

As we previously discussed in our coverage of Jon Morosi’s reporting, Ryan’s trade market could be complicated by the possibility of a shortened 2027 season. With just one year of team control remaining, teams may be reluctant to surrender significant prospect capital, potentially making a deal involving another impending free agent more realistic.

While it stings to trade away an ace-level talent like Ryan, the Twins have rare depth at the starting pitching spot, and could use Ryan’s pedigree to potentially land a big bat, a back-end reliever, or some package featuring both.

What do you think? Should the Twins look to trade Ryan this offseason, or hold onto him and revisit the market next summer?