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It’s less than a month for the 2026 MLB spring training kicks in, and several teams are still making moves. Multiple players remain on the free agent market, still waiting for a team.

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The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees

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Joe Ryan News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 26

Twins, Joe Ryan Avoid Arbitration

The Twins and right-hander Joe Ryan have reached agreement on a new contract, therefore avoiding arbitration, according to Jon Heyman of The New York Post.

MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / January 24

Blockbuster Mock Trade Sends Byron Buxton and Joe Ryan to San Diego

Time is ticking, as it’s now or never for general manager A.J. Preller to make a big move that salvages the offseason. San Diego doesn’t have the payroll flexibility to add any remaining notable free agents, and many of the team’s trade targets have already gone elsewhere.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / January 13

Twins remove Joe Ryan from list of players attending TwinsFest

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan was nearly traded during last year's deadline fire sale, and his relationship with the club seems to continue to trend in the wrong direction.

Minnesota Twins News / Twinkie Town / January 12

Monday Morning Minnesota: The “TWinter Quiet” Edition

The only major Twins news from this past week was the team agreeing to 2026 arbitration terms for all players except Joe Ryan. Ben Jones has more on what this means for the 2026 payroll along with the outlook for Ryan’s status.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / January 9

Twins, Joe Ryan headed to arbitration over $500K salary gap

A matter of half a million dollars prevented the Minnesota Twins and starting pitcher Joe Ryan from coming to terms before Thursday's arbitration deadline.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / January 2

Twins trade for first baseman who crushes lefties, DFA Ryan Fitzgerald

The Twins have finally made their first roster move since signing Josh Bell almost three weeks ago. They've added another first baseman for depth and platoon purposes, acquiring Eric Wagaman from the Marlins in exchange for Double-A left-handed pitcher Kade Bragg.

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Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / December 18

Joe Ryan named to Team USA roster for 2026 World Baseball Classic

Twins star righty Joe Ryan will pitch for Team USA at next year's World Baseball Classic. It will be the second time in his career that he's represented the United States at the international level.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 17

Twins star Joe Ryan makes big Team USA WBC move

The 2026 World Baseball Classic is going to be another sports spectacle. Team USA is loading up the roster to try and compete with the likes of Japan, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, and Mexico.

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MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / December 8

Joe Ryan Sweepstakes Takes Turn Red Sox Fans Will Hate

The Boston Red Sox have landed two starting pitchers this offseason and although reports have pointed to more interest around the league, it sounds like one hurler is at least off the table.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 6

Yankees must make this trade offer for Twins’ Joe Ryan

What the Minnesota Twins started during the summer is likely to continue in the offseason. The Twins began a teardown of their roster when they traded Carlos Correa to the Houston Astros, Jhoan Duran to the Philadelphia Phillies, Harrison Bader to the Phillies, Willi Castro to the Chicago Cubs and Danny Coulombe to the Texas Rangers.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / December 5

Red Sox Fans' Joe Ryan Dreams Reportedly Done, For Now

Boston Red Sox fans have been clamoring for the organization acquire Joe Ryan from the Minnesota Twins for months. Unfortunately, it seems like that dream is done, for now.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 5

Twins' plans for Joe Ryan, Byron Buxton, Pablo Lopez revealed

The Minnesota Twins just underwent a big sell-off at the summer trade deadline. That led to plenty of speculation about further selling this winter, but that appears not to be in the cards.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / December 4

Mets reportedly eyeing Twins ace to fortify rotation

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Houston Astros News / Larry Brown Sports / December 3

Astros linked to 1 All-Star pitcher in trade rumors

The Houston Astros may be ready to come of their hibernation. Houston is interested in a potential trade for Minnesota Twins pitcher Joe Ryan, MLB reporter Jon Heyman revealed on Wednesday during an appearance on “B/R Walkoff.” Heyman notes that the Astros would like to add another pitcher to pair with ace Hunter Brown.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / December 2

Red Sox, Joe Ryan Trade Deadline Rumors Were Overblown

Over the last few months, there has been one pitcher connected to the Boston Red Sox above all else: Joe Ryan of the Minnesota Twins. Rumors and reports surfaced around the 2025 Major League Baseball trade deadline, but Boston didn't get a deal done.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 30

Perfect trade offer Dodgers must offer Twins for Joe Ryan

As the dust settles on the 2025 season, the Los Angeles Dodgers find themselves in a familiar position: looking to reinforce a roster that is already the envy of the league.

Minnesota Twins News / Just Baseball / November 17

Which Minnesota Twins All-Star Will Be Traded First?

Following a 72-90 season, the Minnesota Twins are primed to subtract even more from their roster this winter. Despite reporting at the GM Meetings suggesting otherwise, there’s feeling at least one of the team’s All-Stars — right-handers Joe Ryan and Pablo López, or outfielder Byron Buxton — will be traded.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 15

Why Braves must trade for Twins’ Joe Ryan

The Atlanta Braves struggled throughout the 2025 season, stumbling to a 76-86 record. The often consistent Braves missed the postseason, but they feature enough talent to bounce back in 2026.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 11

How will Twins handle payroll, roster moves during offseason?

The Twins are expected to listen to trade offers on several of their remaining veterans after gutting the roster — particularly the bullpen — ahead of this year’s trade deadline.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 31

How Red Sox Could Acquire Twins' Joe Ryan In 3-Player Blockbuster, Per Insider

Last December, the Boston Red Sox pulled off a seismic trade to land an All-Star starting pitcher from the American League Central. Will lightning soon strike twice?

Minnesota Twins News / Larry Brown Sports / August 2

Joe Ryan fell for FOX’s brutal social media blunder at trade deadline

The Boston Red Sox engaged in discussions with the Minnesota Twins about a trade for starting pitcher Joe Ryan ahead of Thursday’s deadline, and one media outlet accidentally reported that a deal had been completed.