Red Sox Near Joe Ryan Trade with Twins at Deadline

The Boston Red Sox came close to acquiring Minnesota Twins ace pitcher Joe Ryan before the MLB trade deadline, willing to part with multiple high-end prospects to bolster their starting rotation. However, the Red Sox only seriously engaged in trade talks with the Twins within 15 minutes of the deadline, which left little time to finalize a deal. The Twins, deeply involved in other roster moves, lost interest in moving Ryan as the deadline approached. Despite the missed opportunity, the Red Sox made other acquisitions, including pitchers Dustin May and Steven Matz, and have since surged in the AL East standings. Analysts suggest the team's willingness to offer top prospects could lead to renewed trade talks for Ryan in the offseason, given he has two years of contract control remaining. Overall, the near-trade reflects Boston's aggressive approach to improving their roster, though timing and competing priorities prevented the deal from materializing.