Boston Red Sox have reportedly "drawn back" their pursuit of Twins pitcher Joe Ryan, according to a major league source. The team's interest in Ryan, who was one of their top targets at the July MLB trade deadline, seems to have waned after making him a primary target.
Despite initially seeking to pair Ryan with Garrett Crochet as a legitimate No. 2 option in the rotation, it appears that Boston has reevaluated its strategy. With the team having recently acquired Sonny Gray and Johan Oviedo through trades, some argue that the Red Sox could still benefit from a proven No. 2 pitcher.
However, Minnesota Twins president of baseball operations Derek Falvey seems to be indicating that the team is focused on filling holes around their core players Ryan and Lopez, rather than moving more controllable assets like Ryan. The Twins' approach appears to prioritize stability over short-term gains.
The Red Sox may now consider alternative trade targets, such as Kansas City's Cole Ragans, if they remain committed to pairing an elite pitcher with Crochet. Boston's decision to "draw back" on their pursuit of Ryan suggests that the team is reassessing its priorities and exploring other options to bolster its rotation.
Despite initially seeking to pair Ryan with Garrett Crochet as a legitimate No. 2 option in the rotation, it appears that Boston has reevaluated its strategy. With the team having recently acquired Sonny Gray and Johan Oviedo through trades, some argue that the Red Sox could still benefit from a proven No. 2 pitcher.
However, Minnesota Twins president of baseball operations Derek Falvey seems to be indicating that the team is focused on filling holes around their core players Ryan and Lopez, rather than moving more controllable assets like Ryan. The Twins' approach appears to prioritize stability over short-term gains.
The Red Sox may now consider alternative trade targets, such as Kansas City's Cole Ragans, if they remain committed to pairing an elite pitcher with Crochet. Boston's decision to "draw back" on their pursuit of Ryan suggests that the team is reassessing its priorities and exploring other options to bolster its rotation.