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Twins urged to trade Joe Ryan following Pablo Lopez's injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 2:41 PM

Last updated Jun 20, 2026

Twins urged to trade Joe Ryan following Pablo Lopez's injury

Summary

The Minnesota Twins are advised to trade All-Star pitcher Joe Ryan, who has a 2.99 ERA this season, following the injury of teammate Pablo Lopez. MLB.com's Thomas Harrigan suggests the Twins should act as sellers at this summer's trade deadline, given their current standing as fringe Wild Card contenders. Ryan is set to become a free agent after the 2027 season. The recommendation stems from the belief that the Twins will not contend next season, making this the last opportunity to receive a significant return for Ryan.

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•Joe Ryan has a 2.99 ERA and 99 strikeouts in 16 starts.
•Pablo Lopez is recovering from UCL repair surgery.
•The Twins are likely to sell at the upcoming trade deadline.
•Ryan's free agency is set for after the 2027 season.
•This could be the last chance for the Twins to maximize Ryan's value.

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2:41 PMYahoo Sports — Twins urged to finally trade 2.99 ERA All-Star pitcher for Pablo Lopez reason

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It's finally time for the Twins to move on from their ace.
— Yahoo Sports

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Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 2:41 PM
Twins urged to finally trade 2.99 ERA All-Star pitcher for Pablo Lopez reason
It's finally time for the Twins to move on from their ace.

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