Red Sox Urged to Revisit Joe Ryan Trade After Near-Miss at Deadline

Overview

• ESPN's Jeff Passan called revisiting a trade for Twins starter Joe Ryan the "perfect move" for Boston this offseason.
• Boston came close to acquiring Ryan at the 2025 deadline, but Minnesota did not finalize a deal.
• Ryan posted a 3.42 ERA with 194 strikeouts over 171 innings in 2025 and remains under team control for two more seasons.
• The Red Sox lack a clear No. 2 starter behind Garrett Crochet, with recent roster shifts such as Lucas Giolito not receiving a qualifying offer highlighting the need.
• Analysts point to the Twins' payroll posture and Red Sox ownership's spending limits on Craig Breslow as context for a possible trade, though no talks or agreement have been reported.