Twins consider trading Joe Ryan to avoid past mistake with Pablo Lopez
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 7:25 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
The Minnesota Twins are looking ahead as trade calls for Joe Ryan could intensify. Currently at 39-45, they remain 2.5 games back of an AL Wild Card. There are suggestions that the team should not repeat the mistake made with Pablo Lopez, who they failed to trade before he was sidelined due to injury. With Ryan sporting a 3.18 ERA and under club control through 2027, experts recommend leveraging his high trade value this summer. Waiting too long may lead to a similar lost opportunity as with Lopez, who is not expected to pitch in 2026 after undergoing elbow surgery.
- •Twins are 2.5 games out of AL Wild Card spot.
- •Joe Ryan has a 3.18 ERA and is under club control through 2027.
- •Experts caution against repeating previous trade mistakes with Pablo Lopez.
- •Pablo Lopez is currently on the injured list and won't pitch in 2026.
- •Ryan’s trade value is high; he could be a top pitcher available this summer.
- 7:25 PMYahoo Sports — Twins urged not to repeat Pablo Lopez trade mistake with 3.18 ERA All-Star
"This Twins pitcher should be in strong consideration as a trade chip.
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