Mock Trade Links Twins’ All-Star Joe Ryan to Dodgers

Overview

• Bleacher Report writer Kerry Miller proposed a mock deal that would send Minnesota right-hander Joe Ryan to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for outfielders Zyhir Hope and Kendall George and right-hander River Ryan.
• Ryan is an All-Star this season with a 3.07 ERA who remains under club control through 2027 and has one year of arbitration eligibility left, which limits but preserves his trade value.
• Coverage points to Los Angeles as a likely buyer because the Dodgers have starter uncertainty and injuries, with Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow on the injured list and questions about younger arms such as Justin Wrobleski and Emmet Sheehan.
• The Sporting News and other outlets note Minnesota’s midseason slide after a strong start has increased speculation the Twins could listen on core pitchers, but teams would need to offer multiple top-100 prospects to get Ryan.
• Journalists present the proposal as illustrative speculation rather than a confirmed negotiation and say the real story to watch is how teams value controllable pitching and which prospects clubs are willing to trade before the July deadline.