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Regazo emphasizes that the trade market might present more attractive opportunities than free agency for pitching acquisitions. A prime candidate is Joe Ryan of the Minnesota Twins. Ryan, a talented right-hander, hasn't yet been involved in major deadline deals, making him a potentially available target in this offseason's trading landscape.
Why Joe Ryan?
Ryan, younger and under control through at least 2026, is regarded as a better option than some of the bigger names like Dylan Cease or Freddy Peralta. He’s a pitcher with a high ceiling, and teams like the Red Sox, Cubs, and Padres have shown interest in his services already. The Mets could explore a package involving promising prospects like Jonah Tongue in exchange for Ryan, especially given the Twins' recent rebuild efforts.