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Red Sox Eyeing Twins' Joe Ryan in Mega-Prospect Trade
5 Apr
Summary
- Red Sox pursued pitcher Joe Ryan since last year's trade deadline.
- Proposed trade sends top prospects Franklin Arias and Juan Valera.
- Ryan proved his worth with seven strikeouts in his recent start.
The Boston Red Sox have maintained a strong interest in Minnesota Twins right-handed pitcher Joe Ryan, with reports indicating a potential deal was close during last year's trade deadline. If Boston aims to acquire Ryan now, a competitive offer is necessary.
Sports Illustrated proposed a trade where the Red Sox would receive Joe Ryan, while the Twins would get infielder Franklin Arias (Red Sox's No. 2 prospect), pitcher Juan Valera (No. 5 prospect), Mikey Romero (No. 13 prospect), and outfielder/designated hitter Masataka Yoshida.
This proposed trade would significantly enhance Boston's pitching rotation on paper. Ryan, a cheap, top-tier starter, has consistently demonstrated his value, notably striking out seven batters in 5.1 innings during his first start of the current season against the Baltimore Orioles. However, the significant prospect cost is a major consideration for the Red Sox.
