The Boston Red Sox are making a late effort to acquire Twins All-Star pitcher Joe Ryan before the MLB trade deadline, as they seek to bolster their pitching staff amid a busy trade day in the American League East.
The Boston Red Sox made a late effort to acquire pitcher Joe Ryan from the Minnesota Twins before the trade deadline, but the deal did not materialize as the sides were not close to an agreement. Ryan, a highly effective pitcher under team control through 2027, was considered a key target for the Red Sox as they aim for a playoff spot, but the Twins appear to be unlikely to trade him.
The Minnesota Twins suffered a 9-3 loss to the Washington Nationals, with key players Byron Buxton leaving the game due to left side soreness and Joe Ryan having his worst start in months, highlighting a tough day for the team amid ongoing struggles and trade deadline considerations.
The article ranks available MLB starting pitchers for the trade deadline, highlighting Joe Ryan as the top option with a 10% chance of being traded, though the market remains thin at the top.
As the second half of the fantasy baseball season begins, bold predictions are made. Ronald Acuña Jr. is expected to challenge stolen base records, Joe Ryan could win the AL ERA crown, the New York Yankees may miss the postseason, the Toronto Blue Jays' offense is predicted to improve, and there are doubts about Emmanuel Clase's performance as the Cleveland Guardians' closer.
The Minnesota Twins suffered a 15-2 loss against the Baltimore Orioles, highlighting the struggles they have faced throughout the first half of the season. Twins' pitcher Joe Ryan had a mixed performance, striking out 10 batters but also giving up five earned runs. Edouard Julien provided some offense for the Twins with a home run, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Orioles' dominant performance. The Twins' lackluster offense and pitching woes continue to plague them as they head into the All-Star Break.
Ronald Acuña Jr. hits two home runs as the Atlanta Braves defeat the Minnesota Twins 6-2. The Braves had a strong first inning, with Acuña hitting a home run on the first pitch. Ozzie Albies and Austin Riley also contributed to the early offensive onslaught. Despite some defensive errors, the Braves' pitching held the Twins at bay, with Bryce Elder pitching six solid innings and Michael Tonkin and Ben Heller closing out the game. The Braves now have a chance to sweep the series in their next game.
The Atlanta Braves aim to take a series win over the Minnesota Twins with Bryce Elder on the mound. The Twins are sending Joe Ryan, who has been one of the best pitchers in baseball, but has shown he can be hit. Bryce Elder has been on a good run of form and currently leads all of Major League Baseball in ERA-. The Braves have a strong lineup and have made a habit of pulling away from teams late.
The Detroit Tigers defeated the Minnesota Twins 7-1 in the second of four games in the series. Javier Báez hit a three-run home run in the third inning, and Matt Vierling hit two home runs, including a solo shot in the fourth inning. The Tigers' offense has scored at least five runs in each of the past six games. The Tigers navigated Friday's bullpen-only game with six relievers, beginning with right-hander Will Vest in the first inning.
Alex Kirilloff, who recently returned from his second wrist surgery, hit two home runs and a double to lead the Minnesota Twins to an 11-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs. Joe Ryan pitched six scoreless innings with 10 strikeouts to earn his sixth win of the season. Max Kepler was placed on the injured list with a hamstring strain, and Trevor Larnach was recalled from Triple-A to take his place. The Twins hit five home runs in the game, including a three-run shot by Joey Gallo.
The Minnesota Twins defeated the Chicago Cubs 11-1, with Alex Kirilloff hitting two home runs and Joey Gallo hitting a three-run homer. Starting pitcher Joe Ryan had an impressive outing, pitching six innings with 10 strikeouts and no earned runs. The Twins' bullpen also held the Cubs scoreless for the remainder of the game. The Twins will look to win the series against the Cubs in their next game.
The Chicago Cubs suffered their worst loss of the year, an 11-1 blowout against the Minnesota Twins. Cubs' pitcher Hayden Wesneski gave up several home runs, while Twins' pitcher Joe Ryan threw six shutout innings and struck out 10. The Cubs only managed to score one run in the seventh inning, and were 1-for-11 with runners in scoring position. The Twins bullpen had to work hard, throwing a total of 181 pitches. The Cubs have a chance to take the series in the rubber game on Sunday.
The two-start pitcher rankings for Fantasy Week 6 (May 1-7) have been updated, with Joe Ryan and Luis Garcia among the highlighted players. The rankings have been affected by a rainy weekend, and are subject to change.